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Mississippi viral video sparks backlash for WI auto dealership

Wisconsin · 2d

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Mississippi viral racist video sparks backlash for Wisconsin dealership

MILWAUKEE - A viral video showing racist gestures at Ole Miss sparked nationwide outrage, signaling trouble for Kunes Auto Group, a Wisconsin dealership that has a storied past with discrimination against Black customers. Racist video goes viral. What To Know. Two confirmed sources who are current employees confirmed one of...

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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 · 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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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 · 8h

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Lafayette County among hardest hit by winter storm

Lafayette County was among the hardest-hit areas in Mississippi during January’s Winter Storm Fern, with an estimated 90,486 acres of timberland affected by ice damage, according to a report released […]

Lafayette County, MS · 15h

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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 · 12h

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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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Scobey, Yalobusha County: From Preston and Garner to a Mississippi Railroad Town

Appalachian Community Histories – Scobey, Yalobusha County: From Preston and Garner to a Mississippi Railroad Town. In the southwestern corner of Yalobusha County, Mississippi, the community of Scobey developed along a railroad that helped reshape the settlement patterns of northern Mississippi during the nineteenth century. Although its population never approached that of larger towns such as Grenada, Coffeeville, or Water Valley, Scobey became an important local connection between the agricultural countryside and the expanding transportation network that linked Mississippi to markets across the South.

Yalobusha County, MS · 5d

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The City of Starkville got a head start on celebrating Veterans’ Day

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The City of Starkville got a head start on celebrating Veterans’ Day. KMG Creations and the city held a “Salute to Our Veterans” Friday evening at The Starkville Sportsplex. The evening featured a Presentation of the Colors by MSU’s Air Force ROTC, patriotic music,...

Starkville, MS · 1d

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The City of Columbus would like to be a healthier city, and that means healthier citizens

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The City of Columbus would like to be a healthier city, and that means healthier citizens. That’s why the city teamed up with the Mississippi State Department of Health Community Outreach and Mississippi University for Women to host the inaugural Community Health Fair. The health fair...

Columbus, MS · 1d

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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 · 8h

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Board of Aldermen collects record sales tax revenue, funds infrastructure improvements

Mayor Robyn Tannehill praised Oxford for the financial success during the 2026 calendar year, referencing statistics from August 2026 to showcase this growth, at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. “Sales tax collection set a new record, coming in right at over $1.5 million,” Tannehill said. “That’s...

Oxford, MS · 2d

Neshoba Democrat

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Kratom, hemp & THC ban discussion ongoing

The mayor and aldermen are still discussing an ordinance to ban the sale of kratom, hemp, and THC products at convenience stores within the city limits. Last Tuesday, aldermen tabled the discussion to give City Attorney Robert Lee Thomas more time to review state laws before presenting an ordinance for the board to consider.

Philadelphia, MS · 1d

Neshoba Democrat

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Safe Haven Baby Box now open at Neshoba General

A new resource for parents in crisis is now available in Philadelphia after the blessing of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Neshoba General Hospital on Monday. The box is the 13th in Mississippi and the 491st in the United States. “This hospital is now a part of the Safe...

Philadelphia, MS · 1d

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Kosciusko Pipeline Project Clears Major Federal Hurdle, Gets Go-Ahead

Federal regulators have officially authorized construction to begin on the $1.1 billion Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project, moving the major multi-county energy effort from the planning stage into active development. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice to proceed to developers Gulf South Pipeline Co. and Texas Gas Transmission....

Attala County, MS · 2d

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Road Closure Starts Monday in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–You should be aware, if you drive in Philadelphia, that the intersection of Valley View Rd., and Blount Street, will close Monday morning. The city says that the roads have been deteriorating at the intersection because of damaged culverts and now the culverts must be replaced, which necessitates the closure.

Philadelphia, MS · 3d

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Attala County Named Federal Opportunity Zone to Spur Local Investment

Attala County has been officially selected as one of Mississippi’s newest Opportunity Zones, opening the door for increased private investment and economic growth across the area. The designation comes as part of a statewide rollout recently announced by Governor Tate Reeves, following approval from the U.S. Department of the...

Attala County, MS · 1d

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Photo Gallery: Blessing of the Safe Haven Baby Box at Neshoba General

Neshoba General Hospital in Philadelphia officially unveiled its new Safe Haven Baby Box during a blessing ceremony held Monday, November 9. The box is the 13th installed in Mississippi and the 491st nationwide, providing parents in crisis with a safe, anonymous, and legal way to surrender an infant. Funding for the installation was raised by the Neshoba County Republican Women.

Philadelphia, MS · 2d

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Valley View closed for culvert repairs

Valley View Drive at Blount Street will close Monday morning, Nov. 9, while crews replace damaged culverts. Officials did not specify how long the street will be closed. During the closure, motorists should use the following alternate routes, according to a city Facebook post:. Access the north end of Valley...

Philadelphia, MS · 2d