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Booneville Man Charged in Prentiss County Shop Burglary

A 58-year-old Booneville man is in custody after Prentiss County investigators charged him in a Prentiss County shop burglary in which a county-owned pickup truck was taken and later found abandoned in Arkansas. Michael Wayne Wages faces charges of commercial burglary and grand larceny, according to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, as reported Monday, Nov. 9, by WTVA.

Booneville, MS · 2d
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Work continues at site where Civil War-era cannonballs found

BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) – Work continues after the discovery of more than 200 Civil War-era cannonballs. They made that discovery in late July, off Highway 45 near Booneville. A single cannonball on the surface was found while developing Harold Knight’s property for commercial use. Now, Rep. Tracy Arnold...

Booneville, MS · 11h
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Women of True Grit: Meet Wanda Ledbetter Shewbart

RED BAY, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - In this edition of ‘Women of True Grit’, host Edie Hand highlights Wanda Ledbetter Shewbart, the wife of Red Bay Mayor Mike Shewbart!. Wanda talked about her upbringing and how hard her parents worked. She also touched on her struggles navigating...

Red Bay, AL · 1d
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Mother opens restaurant for her son and other adults with disabilities

The Mustard Seed Lunch Company, a family-owned restaurant in downtown Saltillo, employs four people with disabilities.

Saltillo, MS · 2d
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City approves nearly $91 million redevelopment project

TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – A nearly $91 million redevelopment project is moving forward in Tupelo. North Mississippi Health Services is partnering with South Carolina-based Iron Bridge Capital Partners to redevelop the existing One D’ville apartments. The apartments would be demolished to make way for the project, known as Garfield Commons.

Tupelo, MS · 14h

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Tupelo, Starkville police chiefs put doughnuts on the line in 7A football playoffs

TUPELO — The police chiefs in Tupelo and Starkville have a friendly wager on Friday night’s Class 7A football playoff game between the Tupelo Golden Wave and the Starkville Yellowjackets. The chief whose team loses will deliver doughnuts from his city to the winning chief and his department,...

Tupelo, MS · 9h

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The mayor of Saltillo will be a candidate for Northern District Transportation Commissioner

SALTILLO, Miss. (WCBI)- The mayor of Saltillo will be a candidate for Northern District Transportation Commissioner. Saltillo Mayor Copey Grantham made the announcement this morning. Mayor Grantham is in his sixth year leading Saltillo. Grantham previously worked as a police officer in Columbus, he also was on Lieutenant Governor Delbert...

Saltillo, MS · 2d

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Cottage industries are catching on among Northeast Mississippi residents

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – It was six years ago, and Hewitt had started a new job at a grocery store, in the bakery. Although she had no experience, she caught on quickly and realized it was a great fit. ‘I started work trying to do it from home, as...

Mississippi · 2d

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MDOT Seeks Bids on $15M-$20M US 72 Repair Near Iuka

A major US 72 repair project in Tishomingo County is headed to bid this month. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will open bids Tuesday, Nov. 24, on a contract to repair and resurface about 5.9 miles of the four-lane highway east of Iuka, from the west end of State Route 25 to the Alabama state line, and to repair the twin US 72 bridges over Highway 25.

Tishomingo County, MS · 1d

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NEMCC Basketball Sweeps ASU Mid-South; Tigers Now 4-0

BOONEVILLE, Miss. — NEMCC basketball came home from Arkansas with two road wins Tuesday, Nov. 10, as the Northeast Mississippi Community College men stayed unbeaten with a 91-64 rout of Arkansas State Mid-South and the Lady Tigers stretched their winning streak to four games with a 70-58 victory, according to game reports from Northeast athletics.

Booneville, MS · 18h

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Cookies with Santa Returns to J.P. Coleman State Park Dec. 12

Cookies with Santa is coming back to J.P. Coleman State Park near Iuka for a third year. The family event is set for Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the park on Pickwick Lake, according to the event listing from Tishomingo County’s tourism office. There is...

Iuka, MS · 1d

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Fundraiser supports city’s warming shelter

Meals purchased at a restaurant are supporting the Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition’s winter shelter.

Tupelo, MS · 1d

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Lee County commission begins reviewing affidavit ballots

The Lee County Election Commission has begun reviewing affidavit ballots cast in last week’s election, with about 1,500 affidavits to consider.

Lee County, MS · 1d

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Tishomingo County Schools Earn B Rating Under New State Scale

Tishomingo County schools earned a B rating from the state for the 2025-2026 school year, the first year Mississippi graded districts under a tougher scale. The Tishomingo County School District scored 686 points out of a possible 1,000 and ranked 36th among the state’s 148 districts, a count that includes charter schools, according to results the district shared.

Tishomingo County, MS · 1d

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Corinth Veterans Day Guide: Parade, Closings and Forecast

Corinth Veterans Day plans for Wednesday, Nov. 11, include a morning parade downtown, a free lunch for veterans, and closed government offices across Alcorn County. Here is what is closed, what changes for garbage pickup, and what the weather looks like. Corinth Veterans Day Parade and Lunch. The Corinth Veterans...

Corinth, MS · 1d

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Helping Students Stay Warm: Tupelo nonprofit seeks clothing donations

As temperatures begin to drop, one local nonprofit is working to make sure students stay warm and comfortable this winter.

Tupelo, MS · 1d

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SOPHOMORE SARAH PRINCE SCORES 32 POINTS, LEADS LEAKE ACADEMY TO 65-54 VICTORY OVER DEFENDING MHSAA CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPION TISHOMINGO COUNTY

Belmont girls basketball coach Chris Higginbottom had a team pull out of their tournament and with the opponent being defending MHSAA Class 4A state champion Tishomingo County, led by 2026 Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year Meg Moore, Higginbottom was having trouble finding a replacement. That is, until he reached...

Tishomingo County, MS · 2d

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Veteran Spotlight: Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris and the Secret Code That Gave POWs Hope

Through the years, Mississippi has been home to many military heroes, but Tupelo resident Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris was one of the state’s finest. He and Louise, his wife of 64 years, raised three children, Robin, Carolyn, and Lyle. Throughout his 96 years of life, Harris served as a continuing source of encouragement and inspiration for his family and community. His life continues to inspire Mississippians, even after his death on July 6, 2025.

Mississippi · 10h