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Police chief, top officers abruptly resign leaving Mississippi small town with part-time police force

Leadership at the Shannon Police Department has abruptly stepped down after Police Chief Tony Rogers, Assistant Chief Larry Polks, and a third officer submitted their resignations following a municipal board meeting Thursday night. The sudden departures leave the small Lee County municipality’s law enforcement operations staffed by four remaining part-time...

Shannon, MS · 2d

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Corinth, Kossuth, Baldwyn, Booneville Win Playoff Openers

Four area teams won their opening games of the Mississippi high school football playoffs on Friday night, Nov. 6, led by a 42-0 shutout from Corinth. Kossuth, Baldwyn, and Booneville also advanced to the second round, while five other teams from Alcorn, Tishomingo, and Prentiss counties saw their seasons end on the road.

Kossuth, MS · 1d
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MS Attorney General’s office finds three separate officer-involved shootings justified

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Three separate officer-involved shootings were found justified, the Office of the Attorney General announced Friday. The incidents include one on Nov. 6, 2024 in Monticello involving one Monticello Police Department Assistant Chief, one on April 24, 2025 in Richland involving one lieutenant and one sergeant of the Richland Police Department and another on July 19, 2025 in Tupelo involving one Verona Police Department officer.

Monticello, MS · 2d
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Why Do Locals Keep Driving To Tupelo? This Barbecue-And-Biscuits Counter Explains It

Some places in Mississippi get busy because they are new. One small counter in Tupelo stays busy because it has barely changed in decades. Road trippers plan whole days around it, and folks from across the state make it their lunch stop every time they roll into town. It is cash only, it closes on Sundays and Mondays, and the booths are tight.

Tupelo, MS · 1d
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Alcorn County roundup, Nov. 8, 2026: Frost forecast for Corinth; Nutcracker Trail lists 47 stops

National Weather Service Memphis forecast graphic for Corinth shows lows in the 30s Sunday and Monday, then another cooldown late in the week. Source: US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee. The National Weather Service in Memphis forecast early morning frost for Corinth on Monday, Nov. 9, with a low of...

Corinth, MS · 12h

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Tishomingo Christmas Bazaar Set for Nov. 28 at Cedar Creek

Holiday shoppers in Northeast Mississippi have another stop to add to the calendar. The Tishomingo Christmas bazaar at Cedar Creek Ridge Farms is set for Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., when the rural Tishomingo County event venue opens its doors to vendors selling handmade arts and crafts, gift baskets and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Tishomingo, MS · 22h

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No evidence of shooting Friday morning in Tupelo

TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Police found no evidence of a possible shooting Friday morning in Tupelo. Tupelo police received a report about possible gunfire in the area of Green Street, according to police. Officers checked the area but found nothing. Police asked the Tupelo Public School District to temporarily...

Tupelo, MS · 2d

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NEMCC Lady Tigers Win Third Straight, Beat Chattanooga State

The NEMCC Lady Tigers extended their winning streak to three games on Saturday, Nov. 7, rallying in the second half to beat Chattanooga State Community College 56-48 at Bonner Arnold Coliseum in Booneville. Point guard Lauren Norwood scored 22 points, 16 of them after halftime, as Northeast Mississippi Community College improved to 3-1 on the 2026-27 season.

Chattanooga, TN · 12h

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Tishomingo County Christmas Parades Set for Dec. 4-7

Tishomingo County Christmas parades fill the first weekend of December this year. Iuka, Tishomingo, Belmont and Burnsville each have a parade on the official county tourism calendar between Dec. 4 and Dec. 7. Burnsville is also adding something new: its first Christmas on Ice celebration, with an ice skating rink next to City Hall.

Tishomingo County, MS · 1d

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Corinth Nutcracker Trail Lists 47 Stops Across Town

The Corinth Nutcracker Trail is back in front of shoppers this holiday season, with 47 businesses and attractions across the city showing off nutcracker displays that visitors can find, compare and vote on. Visit Corinth, the city’s tourism office, has posted the full list of stops, from the shops along Wick and Fillmore streets downtown to restaurants, hotels and even the county supervisors’ office out on the edge of town.

Corinth, MS · 1d

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Set The Alarm Early For These 7 Mississippi Bakeries Still Baking The Slow, Old-Fashioned Way

A wrong turn on a hungry morning led me to a glass case of glazed donuts and a smell I still remember. Mississippi is full of bakeries that open before sunrise and still do things the slow, careful way. Some have been rolling dough for about a hundred years, and...

Biloxi, MS · 1d

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Scott Colom Is Overperforming Affidavit Ballots in North Mississippi—Even in Hyde-Smith Friendly Counties

Democrat Scott Colom is overperforming among affidavit votes in the race for U.S. Senate in several North Mississippi counties that have completed counting those ballots. Between Alcorn, Chickasaw and Itawamba counties, incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith netted just 71 votes with affidavit ballots, despite holding substantial overall leads in two of those counties.

Mississippi · 2d

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Magnolia Regional Heart Care Noted in U.S. News Edition

Corinth’s hospital is getting national attention for its cardiac program. Magnolia Regional Health Center says its heart care work earned it a place in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Hospitals edition, part of a feature on the American College of Cardiology’s quality improvement programs. The hospital announced the recognition on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The listing reflects how Magnolia Regional heart care is tracked and measured against national standards.

Corinth, MS · 2d

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Scores from last Night: Lake Cormorant finishes perfect; Tupelo shuts out DeSoto Central

Lake Cormorant completed a perfect 10-0 regular season, Tupelo reached 11-0 with a shutout, and several football games came down

Tupelo, MS · 2d

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Co-Lin radiography students earn multiple awards at state conference

Copiah-Lincoln Community College Medical Radiologic Technology students brought home several awards and honors from the 84th Annual Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists Conference held recently in Tupelo. Students showcased their […]

Tupelo, MS · 2d

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Corinth Elementary Teacher Carley Matthews Profiled

A Corinth Elementary teacher who has spent 28 years in education, including the last 15 guiding fourth graders in Corinth, is the latest educator featured in the Corinth School District’s “People of the Crossroads: Serving Students” series. Carley Matthews says the best part of her job is watching a child realize they can do hard things.

Corinth, MS · 1d