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Iuka, MS · Municipal
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Scout Troop 1 meets with Columbus Exchange Club
COLUMBUS, Miss. – The Exchange Club and scout troop leaders met a Lion Hills today. Columbus Scout Troop 1 presented the club with a proclamation of appreciation for the over 100 years of commitment and sponsorship to the troop. The presentation was led by troop parent Cassie Griffin. “We...
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Long, Latham named Mississippi State Homecoming Royalty
For Annie Long, being named Mississippi State’s 2026 homecoming queen means getting the opportunity to represent the place and people that have given her so much. “Genuinely, it means so much to me,” Long said. “The students that I’ve got to touch, and lives that I’ve got to become a part of is the most rewarding part. And I’m literally beaming because it’s the people that make the place.”
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Michael Watson Kitchen Table Tour makes stop in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The present and the future were on the table Monday in Columbus. Mississippi Secretary of State is in the midst of his Kitchen Table Tour, talking to Mississippians about the real problems and real issues facing everyday residents. The Secretary of State’s office is responsible...
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Kosciusko Aldermen to review department guidelines for license plate readers/cameras
The Kosciusko Board of Aldermen is reviewing a proposed policy to regulate access to the police department’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system. Mayor Tim Kyle emphasized that the cameras serve as a vital investigative tool, aiding in hit-and-run investigations, local thefts, and regional Amber Alerts. Under current police procedures, system access is strictly restricted to the police chief and two investigators, with all searches requiring an assigned case number.
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Elvis Was Born In This $180 Tupelo House, And Families Now Spend Hours Exploring The Park Around It
Some of the biggest stories in music start in the smallest rooms. In northeast Mississippi, there is a tiny wooden house where a baby boy was born in 1935, long before anyone knew his voice would change the world. Families who stop by expecting a quick look often end up...
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Nettleton considers ban on kratom, nitrous oxide sales
NETTLETON, Miss. (WTVA) — Nettleton city leaders are looking to ban the sale of kratom and nitrous oxide, or whippets, within city limits. The substances are already illegal in part of town because Lee County has banned them. In the half of the city that sits in Monroe County, the products can still be purchased.
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Philadelphia, MS theater hosting 2026 Neshoba Now Showcase on Nov. 15
The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, will host the Neshoba Now Showcase on November 15, highlighting the creative talents of local youth across Neshoba County and the surrounding area. The special afternoon event will feature performances by members of the Boys & Girls Club, local students, and participants from the...
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Kosciusko leaders consider ordinance banning kratom sales
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WLBT) - Leaders in Kosciusko are considering an ordinance to prohibit the sale and distribution of kratom within city limits. Breezy News reports the Board of Aldermen is reviewing the draft ordinance and is expected to vote on the measure at an upcoming meeting. The proposal comes following...
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Audio: Kosciusko aldermen evaluate Kratom ban ordinance amid rising concerns
The Kosciusko Board of Aldermen is considering an ordinance to prohibit the sale and distribution of Kratom within city limits. The proposed ban follows growing scrutiny of the herbal substance across Mississippi and nationwide. Derived from a Southeast Asian tree, Kratom produces stimulant effects at lower doses and opioid-like effects...