Nettleton
Nettleton, MS · Municipal
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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...
breezynews.com
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.
wtva.com
Columbus mayor launches blog to connect with community
Jones said the blog gives him a place to discuss the city’s progress, the challenges it faces and what is ahead.
takingthekids.com
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...
WLBT
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.
twinstates.news
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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WLBT
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...
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tippahnews.com
Mississippi State–Southern Miss exhibition at Keesler Federal Park canceled
An exhibition scheduled for Oct. 10 between Mississippi State and Southern Miss at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi has been canceled due to expected inclement weather, SuperTalk Mississippi reported Oct. 6, 2026. The Oct. 9 matchup between Mississippi State and Auburn will still be played but on a different date....
WLBT
Tupelo Target store opens this weekend
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Mississippi’s newest and largest Target store opens Sunday, Oct. 11. This is Tupelo’s first Target store and the seventh store in Mississippi. It’s located just off North Gloster Street, across the road from Olive Garden. The 148,000-square-foot store features a Starbucks Cafe...
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$12.3M Columbus AFB Water Storage Tank Awarded to Bates Engineers/Contractors, USACE Mobile District
Upgrading military installation utility infrastructure, ensuring dependable potable water storage, and expanding fire protection capacity for pilot training operations, Bates Engineers/Contractors Inc. has been awarded a $12,321,816 firm-fixed-price contract. The military construction (MILCON) project finances the design-bid-build construction of a new elevated composite water storage tank, access road, parking area, security fencing, and the complete demolition of the existing water storage tank at Columbus Air Force Base in Columbus, Mississippi.
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Finebaum: Alabama’s travel plans tells Mississippi State that Tide is ‘thinking about Georgia’
Alabama’s travel plans for Saturday’s game at Mississippi State have been well-chronicled this week because it’s unusual. Rather than make the trip from Tuscaloosa to the Starkville area on Friday night as most teams do, the Crimson Tide stayed home the night before the game. The Alabama team got up Saturday morning and made the roughly 80-mile trip prior to an 11 a.m. kickoff at Davis Wade Stadium.