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Volunteers provide critical meals in the aftermath of Mississippi tornadoes

Mercy Chefs is already on the ground in Tylertown, Mississippi, helping with food after a tornado devastated the town.

Tylertown, MS · 2025-03-17
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Shocked residents emerge from shelters after tornadoes reduce homes to rubble and death toll rises to 39

At least 12 locals in Mississippi were killed due to the deadly twister that tore through several communities and left victims screaming for help

Tylertown, MS · 2025-03-17

The Clarion Ledger

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Farmer's Almanac: Spring starts soon. Long-range forecasts for rain, severe storms in MS

The National Weather Service , AccuWeather and the Old Farmer's Almanac released spring forecasts. What can the Magnolia State plan for in the coming weeks and months? As temperatures are climbing, so are pollen counts. Pollen.com was registering high tree and grass allergy triggers in Mississippi as of mid-March. The state is a red zone. See how forecasts compare to be ready for severe weather - like storms and tornadoes - rain and more. Are we past the last frost? Here's what you need to know about upcoming weather in Mississippi. When does spring start? When is the spring...

Mississippi · 2025-03-17

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Natchez officer on leave after arrest for disorderly conduct

NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A Natchez police officer has been placed on leave after she was arrested by Adams County deputies. The Natchez Democrat reported Raven T. Carver, 32, was arrested on Tuesday, March 11 for disorderly conduct and failure to comply with an officer’s orders. According to investigators, the deputies were responding to a domestic […]

Natchez, MS · 2025-03-17

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Behind the Business: Fayard’s

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - For more than 50 years, Fayard’s has been serving Gulf Coast residents fresh meat, signature po-boys, and much more from its family-owned gas station. Owners Keith Fayard and Steve Wilson operate several locations, including one at 1757 Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi. “Together over...

Biloxi, MS · 2025-03-17

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Mississippi Wildlife Officials Conduct Annual Black Bear Den Checks

Researchers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) have been conducting their annual black bear den checks, a crucial part of monitoring bear reproduction across the state. Female black bears, known as sows, typically give birth between late January and early February, making early March the ideal...

Mississippi · 2025-03-17

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'It's unbelievable they survived.' MS family buried in debris as tornado destroys home

Many Mississippians have begun the recovery process after an outbreak of severe storms and tornadoes came through Friday and Saturday. The weather system left at least six dead in Mississippi and dozens more injured as Gov. Tate Reeves has declared a State of Emergency. One of the hardest hit areas was Walthall County in Southwest Mississippi where three deaths have been reported and two were missing as of Saturday evening. "There was five of us in the house," said Tyrene Power of Tylertown as she sat in a vehicle Sunday morning to stay warm outside the remains of her...

Mississippi · 2025-03-16

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Retired K-9 Missing in Tornado Found by Warren County Firefighter Zach Hearn

ISSAQUENA, Miss. (VDN) — A retired K-9, missing after a tornado destroyed a Warren County Sheriff Deputy’s home in Issaquena County, has been found by Warren County Firefighter Captain Zachary Hearn. Yesterday morning, a tornado tore through Issaquena County, destroying homes, including the home of Warren County Sheriff...

Warren County, MS · 2025-03-16

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Stolen Car Recovered After High-Speed Chase Crosses Mississippi-Alabama State Line

A stolen vehicle was recovered following a police pursuit that began in Mississippi and ended in Alabama, resulting in a dramatic crash that ejected all four occupants. The vehicle was reported stolen early Friday morning after being taken from the intersection of Jemison Mill Road and Highway 12. Later that evening, just before 6:00 p.m., deputies spotted the stolen car on Cal-Koloa Road in Lowndes County. When a deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver refused to pull over and fled onto Highway 12, crossing into Alabama.

Lowndes County, MS · 2025-03-17

The Clarion Ledger

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Stores closing: Forever 21 plans to shutter Mississippi store in new bankruptcy filing

Forever 21 plans to shutter the only store in Mississippi as part of the national chain's bankruptcy filings and closure of U.S. locations. Leadership pointed to economic challenges and fast fashion competitors, like Shein and Temu, undercutting profits. Court documents filed Monday, March 17, list the lone store in Mississippi as being considered for closure. The move is pending court approval. Multiple chain sales and store closings have affected Mississippi shoppers in recent months, including Joann , Big Lots , Advance Auto Parts , Bargain Hunt and Party City . Other chains shuttering some stores include JCPenney, Kohl's and...

Mississippi · 2025-03-17

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‘This is heartbreaking’: Jefferson Davis community banding together to cleanup after Saturday’s tornado

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Clifton Freeman and his family had been living in their dream home for six years. But they’re now picking up the pieces of their house located on Storey-Parkman Road in Oak Vale. “We were standing on the front porch watching everything go around...

Jefferson Davis County, MS · 2025-03-17

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Grim Tales of Small Town Politics Creeps its Way Into Community Political Forum

OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — Public trust in our local government here in Ocean Springs seems like it's at an all-time low, and residents are demanding accountability into the lack of transparency inside City Hall, and explanations about alleged underhanded political tactics. Local government processes and systems gets complicated at...

Ocean Springs, MS · 2025-03-17

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Wrath Of The Storm: 33 Dead, Tornadoes Devastate South, Florida Braces For Fury

A relentless barrage of violent tornadoes, raging wildfires, and blinding dust storms has unleashed catastrophic destruction across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 33 people dead and communities shattered. Now, as the deadly storm system barrels eastward, Florida is bracing for impact. From Missouri to Mississippi, the...

Florida · 2025-03-16