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John Hendrix retires as head of Tribal Economic Development

John Hendrix, who has served the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for 32 years, including as Director of Economic Development since 2005, has stepped down to pursue his own business venture. A reception honoring his career and work with the Tribe was held Sept. 28, 2026. “We are deeply grateful...

Mississippi · 10-01
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DeSoto County Students Can Apply for Governor’s School

DeSoto County Schools is encouraging high school sophomores and juniors to apply for Mississippi Governor’s School, a free, two-week summer honors program for some of the state’s most motivated teens. The district shared the call for applications on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11:59 p.m., and the 2027 session runs June 6-19 at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus.

Desoto County, MS · 09-30
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Neshoba Co. Board of Supervisors speaks out on the future of District 5

NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) -Residents of Neshoba County are mourning the loss of longtime District 5 Supervisor Obbie Riley, who passed after dedicating nearly two decades to county service. Now, local officials face the task of appointing an interim leader before voters ultimately decide who takes the reins permanently. “We...

Neshoba County, MS · 09-29
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Kalen DeBoer explains Alabama's head-scratching decision for last-minute travel plans to Mississippi State

The college football season is in full gear, as the SEC has already showing how deep it is with five undefeated teams. Two of those programs will face off on Saturday when Mississippi State hosts Alabama, but the Crimson Tide are using an unusal travel strategy before the game. Typically,...

Tuscaloosa, AL · 09-28
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Neshoba Lake repair work in pre-planning phase

NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) - Pre-planning has begun at Neshoba Lake, now moving forward thanks to a massive grant from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. The lake has been closed and drained since 2024, due to structural issues with the dam and spillway. “It’s A $3 million project. Right...

Neshoba County, MS · 09-28

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Mississippi News Report — Sunday, Sep 27: Port Expansion, Drought

Good evening, Mississippi. A nearly $13 million expansion is now underway at the Yellow Creek Port near Iuka, promising bigger barges and heavier freight for Tishomingo County — while drought tightens its grip across northeast Mississippi. Plus: a Sunday soccer setback for Ole Miss in Oxford, a SWAC volleyball win for Jackson State, and road closures to know about in Lafayette County and downtown Tupelo. Here is your Sunday evening roundup.

Tishomingo County, MS · 09-28

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Tupelo street to temporarily close for demolition project

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo drivers may need to find another route next week. The city’s Public Works Department said a portion of Commerce Street will be closed Monday, September 28, for a building demolition project. Starting around 6:30 a.m., traffic will be blocked off between East Main...

Tupelo, MS · 09-26

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Tourism leaders and business owners welcoming football fans to Starkvegas

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Starkville is gearing up for a big weekend as the Mississippi State Bulldogs take on the Missouri Tigers in the first home conference game of the season. Business owners and tourism leaders are preparing for the crowds. While they know most of...

Starkville, MS · 09-26

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Kratom concerns rise in Mississippi

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Recently, two students at the University of Mississippi passed away from an overdose, with the first report showing kratom being a possible cause. Kratom is a highly addictive drug that gives users the same effects as an opioid with pain relief. However, there are also synthetic products claiming to contain it. These are non-regulated products that have seen cases of abuse and fatal overdose.

Mississippi · 09-25

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Neshoba County Jail Docket (9/14-9/21)

The Neshoba County Detention Center reported 40 bookings between 8 a.m. Sept. 14 and 8 a.m. Sept. 21. The Philadelphia Police Department reported 22 bookings between Sept. 13 and Sept. 21. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NESHOBA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. • Jesse Battle, 37, of 10510 Road...

Neshoba County, MS · 09-23

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Noxubee, Itawamba and Lowndes counties under outdoor burn bans

Noxubee and Itawamba counties enacted burn bans on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Lowndes County’s ban began Friday, Sept. 25, prohibiting all outdoor burning in those counties. WCBI reported Sept. 25, 2026, that the bans bar campfires, debris burning, fire pits and field burning — in short, anything with an open flame that produces embers.

Itawamba County, MS · 09-25

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Northeast Mississippi Disaster Recovery Council Launches

Northeast Mississippi has a new tool for the next time disaster strikes. The CREATE Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Authority have launched the Northeast Mississippi Disaster Recovery Council, a regional network meant to connect local leaders in places like Alcorn and Prentiss counties with the state, federal and nonprofit resources they need to recover faster. The effort grew directly out of the lessons of Ice Storm Fern, which crippled much of the region in January.

Mississippi · 09-25

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Lowndes, Noxubee and Itawamba counties enact burn bans

NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A number of Mississippi counties in our viewing area are under bans. Both Noxubee and Itawamba Counties enacted a burn ban Wednesday, September 23. And Lowndes County’s ban started Friday, September 25. All outdoor burning is prohibited during a burn ban. That includes campfires,...

Lowndes County, MS · 09-25

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EDITORIAL/Obbie Riley was genuine

Obbie Riley answered the phone. That sounds like a small thing to say about a man who served his country for 22 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and his county for nearly two decades as a supervisor. But anyone in District 5 knows it is the truest thing about him. A missing dog, a washed-out road, a water line, a neighbor who did not know who else to call — Riley took it, and he took it seriously.

Neshoba County, MS · 09-23

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Elvis Presley Birthplace on a mission to attract more locals with special community centered events

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – On a recent weekend, parents and their kids were taking a guided stroll around the “Reflections” pond at the Elvis Presley Birthplace. And inside, group activities led by instructors at the Tupelo Music Academy. While the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum welcomes more...

Tupelo, MS · 09-24

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Philadelphia mayor and board approve new caution light in Williamsville

PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Philadelphia has approved a nearly 15,000 dollar bid to install a new caution light outside the William Brothers general store. The decision comes as traffic is diverted along County Road 375, with people attempting to avoid construction traffic caused by roundabout construction along Beacon Street and Highway 15.

Philadelphia, MS · 09-23

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Starkville’s Best Spots to Unwind After the Back-to-School Rush

Move-in weekend is officially in the rearview mirror. The boxes are (mostly) unpacked, the parking lot chaos has cleared and whether you’re a new Bulldog settling into your dorm, a parent who survived the haul or a local bracing for a new semester of hustle, you’ve earned a little R&R. Good news: Starkville has you covered.

Starkville, MS · 09-23

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Starkville passes ordinance to expand Leisure and Recreation District

The Starkville Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance 4-1 during their biweekly meeting on Sept. 15 to expand the Leisure and Recreation District and add a sticker requirement for all drinks purchased in the district. The Leisure and Recreation District, which includes the Cotton District and other portions of downtown,...

Starkville, MS · 09-23

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This Mississippi Campus Store Sells Student-Made Ice Cream And Wax-Coated Cheese Balls, A Tradition Since 1938

A university campus in east-central Mississippi hides a working dairy plant behind an ordinary academic building, and the whole place smells faintly of cold cream and cheddar. Milk from the school’s own herd goes in one door, and wax-coated cheese balls and half gallons of ice cream come out the other.

Oktibbeha County, MS · 09-23

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Caution light to be installed near Williams Brothers

The city will soon install a flashing caution light near Williams Brothers in an effort to improve pedestrian and traffic safety in the area. Last Tuesday, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved Lewis Electric's lowest and best bid of $14,775 to install the caution light. The decision comes after...

Philadelphia, MS · 09-22