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Veterans Day observance set for Nov. 11

The Veterans Day observance is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in Dewitt-Deweese Memorial Park. “Veterans Day is a celebration for everyone who ever served,” said retired Army Col. Ray Crocker. “Those people have kept our country free and what it is today. We are celebrating everybody, from those who fired the shot heard around the world to today’s servicemen. Somebody has been on duty since that first shot was fired in Concord to now.”

Neshoba County, MS · 6d
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Noxubee County unveils historical marker, honoring the first black state legislators from the area

MACON, Miss. – The Making Their Mark project unveiled a historic marker on the lawn of the Noxubee County Courthouse honoring the county’s first black state legislators. When freedom came at the end of the civil war, Noxubee county’s population was around 74% African American. and with African Americans being able to hold elected office for the first time, 5 of the first 162 black legislators elected in the reconstruction period of the late 1860s to 1870s were from the county. Making Their Mark Co-Director Chuck Yarborough was there to help with the unveiling.

Noxubee County, MS · 6d
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Scott Colom makes campaign stop in Meridian ahead of Midterm Election

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Scott Colom, the Democratic candidate for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat race, made a stop in the Queen City this evening. This comes just one day ahead of the midterm elections. Colom has made appearances across the Magnolia State recently, alongside other top democratic names, like...

Meridian, MS · 6d
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Skeletal remains discovered in Wayne County confirmed to be human, sheriff says

WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Skeletal remains found Monday afternoon in Wayne County have been confirmed to belong to a human, Wayne County Sheriff Jerry Mosley said. The Mississippi State Crime Lab will do DNA testing to identify the person. Anthropologists collected the skeleton remains they were able to find,...

Wayne County, MS · 5d
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Officials dedicate Samuel Tisdale, Sr. Memorial Highway in Kemper County

DEKALB, Miss. (WTOK) - Officials joined Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons on Monday to dedicate a one-mile segment of Highway 16 in Kemper County as the Samuel Tisdale, Sr. Memorial Highway. The ceremony took place at the Kemper County Courthouse Annex in DeKalb. It follows the passage of Senate...

Kemper County, MS · 6d

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Neshoba General Hospital to Unveil Safe Haven Baby Box

Neshoba General Hospital in Philadelphia will officially unveil its new Safe Haven Baby Box during a blessing ceremony on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 2 p.m. The Safe Haven Baby Box will be at Neshoba General Hospital and gives mothers in crisis a safe, anonymous, and legal option to surrender an infant.

Philadelphia, MS · 6d

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Spotty showers possible for Election Day

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Tuesday! It’s Election Day, and polls opened at 7 a.m. Temperatures this morning started in the lower to mid 60s, and the morning also started out with passing clouds. As we go throughout the day, we’ll deal with mostly cloudy skies with only a small chance for a stray shower or two this afternoon.

Scott County, MS · 5d

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New security rules and rides at South Mississippi Fair

LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The South Mississippi Fair is serving up plenty of fun and some food food. For 106 years, the fair has brought families together. This year’s theme is “Magnolia Memories.” “We tried to bring the whole 106 years together. So, we want people to come out with past memories and fairs on […]

Laurel, MS · 11d

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Governor Ivey visits ASHS campus in Demopolis

Governor Kay Ivey traveled to Demopolis for a special ceremony Thursday morning and a campus tour of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. School officials say it’ll serve as a lasting testament to Governor Ivey’s legacy — and her unwavering commitment to rural West Alabama. Ivey addressed...

Demopolis, AL · 10d

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OPINION: The Horror in Mississippi Burning

I’ve been watching this movie since I was a teenager, usually in the same living room where my granddaddy would grunt, shake his head, and refuse to say what he thought of it. Now that I’m grown, and a bit more conscious, I think I understand the silence. It’s a hard movie to love and a harder one to dismiss.

Mississippi · 12d

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City considers ban on kratom, hemp & THC sales

The city is considering a ban on the sale of kratom, hemp, and THC products. Last Tuesday, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen discussed the issue before directing City Attorney Robert Lee Thomas to prepare an ordinance and a resolution asking state lawmakers to address the sale of the products statewide.

Philadelphia, MS · 12d

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City takes over airport operations

The city has officially taken over operations of the municipal airport, ending its operating agreement with Express Aviation. According to Mayor Jim Fulton, the city is working to make the airport financially self-sufficient and an asset to economic development. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved ending the city’s operating...

Philadelphia, MS · 12d

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The Corps bids farewell to hopper dredge McFarland

The Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District held a farewell ceremony Oct. 23 at Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia for the hopper dredge McFarland, marking the end of the vessel’s final operational mission after nearly six decades in service. Current and former crew members, relatives of the vessel’s namesake,...

Philadelphia, MS · 11d

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Burn bans enacted in Kemper, other Mississippi counties as fire danger persists

Outdoor burning is currently prohibited in more than 59 of Mississippi's 82 counties as dry conditions persist across the region. The restrictions ban campfires, fire pits, debris burning, and field burning, though gas and charcoal grills remain permitted if used safely, the Mississippi Forestry Commission SAID. Burn ban expiration dates...

Kemper County, MS · 12d

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The future of Downtown Meridian continues with several projects happening in the Queen City

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Queen City continues to thrive, with community events, city-led projects, and more happening in Downtown Meridian. With the Alleyway project nearing completion, Meridian Main Street Director Matt Schanrock says consistency in downtown revitalization is key to a healthy city, as they are set to begin another project at the start of 2027.

Meridian, MS · 12d

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Candy Crawl 2026 slated for Saturday in Downtown Meridian

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian is bringing families, businesses, and the community together for an afternoon of Halloween fun as Candy Crawl 2026 takes over downtown Meridian on Saturday, October 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The annual celebration will feature carnival rides, food vendors, music,...

Meridian, MS · 12d

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Pack Folding Chairs For These 5 Mississippi Fall Festivals Where Admission Costs Nothing

Cool air, kettle corn, and a band tuning up on a courthouse lawn make autumn in Mississippi feel special. Better yet, plenty of small-town celebrations across the state never charge a cent to walk in. That means your family budget can go toward funnel cakes and pony rides instead of...

Madison, MS · 14d

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Lainey Wilson and Marty Stuart unveil “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” mural in Philadelphia, Mississippi

Country music star Lainey Wilson joined GRAMMY Award-winning artist Marty Stuart and community leaders to unveil “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” a new mural honoring Wilson […] The post Lainey Wilson and Marty Stuart unveil “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” mural in Philadelphia, Mississippi first appeared on This is JELD ⚡️ .

Philadelphia, MS · 12d

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Clarke, Kemper join 60+ Mississippi counties under burn bans

The Mississippi Forestry Commission has expanded burn bans across dozens of counties as dry conditions continue to heighten wildfire risks throughout the state. Under a burn ban, all outdoor burning of any kind is strictly prohibited. Restrictions apply to open flames that produce embers, including campfires, bonfires, fire pits, burn barrels, and debris or field burning. Embers carried by the wind can spark spot fires up to a half-mile away from the initial burn area.

Kemper County, MS · 12d

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Philly to launch Air Force JROTC program

Philadelphia High School is preparing to launch an Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program for the 2027-28 school year. David Carter, who helped lead the effort to bring the program to the school, said final approval has been granted. He will soon meet with school officials to discuss the next steps.

Philadelphia, MS · 12d