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The Clarion Ledger

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Mississippi tornado victims lose homes, escape major harm in Tylertown, Darbun

It was a leisurely Saturday morning, much like any other for Gerald and Judy Magee. "We were just lounging around," Judy Magee said. Judy Magee was going to go make a late breakfast. Gerald Magee was still in the couple's bedroom when Judy heard a strange noise. "Do you hear that?" she asked her husband. "It's coming, it's coming," he replied. A few seconds later the Magees were in the hallway of their home, bracing for what sounded like a train — the telltale sign of a tornado. "I'm standing there like, 'Where are we going to go,'" she...

Mississippi · 2025-03-18

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MDOT gives updates on HWY 49 and 53 expansion

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV) – Many residents have been eagerly anticipating the completion of the Highway 49 and 53 expansion project, which will widen the road from four lanes to six lanes between School Road and O’Neal Road. I spoke with the Mississippi Department of Transportation for an update on the project.

Harrison County, MS · 2025-03-18
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Bulletin board material: CBS analyst calls Ole Miss an NCAA Tournament ‘fraud’

Ole Miss does not know its NCAA Tournament opponent yet, but it already has some bulletin board material to provide some motivation for its first-round March Madness matchup. North Carolina and San Diego State both drew the No. 11 seed in the South region of the NCAA Tournament. They will face off in a First Four play-in game in Dayton, with the winner advancing to take on the Rebels. CBS Sports analyst Tim Doyle boldly stated either team should beat Ole Miss.

Oxford, MS · 2025-03-17
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Forrest Co. Board approves back assessment of $130K for Petal property owner

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Unpaid property taxes in Forrest County were a hot topic at Monday morning’s board meeting. The Forrest County Board of Supervisors approved back taxing a Petal property owner for nearly $130,000. The property located in the City of Petal off of the Evelyn Gandy...

Forrest County, MS · 2025-03-18
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Shocked residents emerge from shelters after tornadoes reduce homes to rubble and death toll rises to 39

At least 12 locals in Mississippi were killed due to the deadly twister that tore through several communities and left victims screaming for help

Tylertown, MS · 2025-03-17

The Clarion Ledger

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Farmer's Almanac: Spring starts soon. Long-range forecasts for rain, severe storms in MS

The National Weather Service , AccuWeather and the Old Farmer's Almanac released spring forecasts. What can the Magnolia State plan for in the coming weeks and months? As temperatures are climbing, so are pollen counts. Pollen.com was registering high tree and grass allergy triggers in Mississippi as of mid-March. The state is a red zone. See how forecasts compare to be ready for severe weather - like storms and tornadoes - rain and more. Are we past the last frost? Here's what you need to know about upcoming weather in Mississippi. When does spring start? When is the spring...

Mississippi · 2025-03-17

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Madison and Rankin coroners, DNA lab working to identify the victim of a politician’s faked death in 1983

Officials are trying to crowdfund the identification of the victim in a notorious central Mississippi homicide investigation. According to DNASolves.com, the Madison and Rankin County coroners have teamed with Othram labs to try to identify a man police say was killed and posed as the body of a Jackson city commissioner who faked his own death.

Rankin County, MS · 2025-03-17

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Mississippi Wildlife Officials Conduct Annual Black Bear Den Checks

Researchers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) have been conducting their annual black bear den checks, a crucial part of monitoring bear reproduction across the state. Female black bears, known as sows, typically give birth between late January and early February, making early March the ideal...

Mississippi · 2025-03-17

The Clarion Ledger

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'It's unbelievable they survived.' MS family buried in debris as tornado destroys home

Many Mississippians have begun the recovery process after an outbreak of severe storms and tornadoes came through Friday and Saturday. The weather system left at least six dead in Mississippi and dozens more injured as Gov. Tate Reeves has declared a State of Emergency. One of the hardest hit areas was Walthall County in Southwest Mississippi where three deaths have been reported and two were missing as of Saturday evening. "There was five of us in the house," said Tyrene Power of Tylertown as she sat in a vehicle Sunday morning to stay warm outside the remains of her...

Mississippi · 2025-03-16

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Retired K-9 Missing in Tornado Found by Warren County Firefighter Zach Hearn

ISSAQUENA, Miss. (VDN) — A retired K-9, missing after a tornado destroyed a Warren County Sheriff Deputy’s home in Issaquena County, has been found by Warren County Firefighter Captain Zachary Hearn. Yesterday morning, a tornado tore through Issaquena County, destroying homes, including the home of Warren County Sheriff...

Warren County, MS · 2025-03-16

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Natchez officer on leave after arrest for disorderly conduct

NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A Natchez police officer has been placed on leave after she was arrested by Adams County deputies. The Natchez Democrat reported Raven T. Carver, 32, was arrested on Tuesday, March 11 for disorderly conduct and failure to comply with an officer’s orders. According to investigators, the deputies were responding to a domestic […]

Natchez, MS · 2025-03-17

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VOTE 2025: Meet the South Mississippi mayoral candidates in April’s primary

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On April 1, South Mississippians will head to the polls to vote in a primary election for mayors, city councilmen and aldermen across the Coast. The outcome of this election will determine who will represent each party in the June 3 general election. Polls will be...

Mississippi · 2025-03-17

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Stolen Car Recovered After High-Speed Chase Crosses Mississippi-Alabama State Line

A stolen vehicle was recovered following a police pursuit that began in Mississippi and ended in Alabama, resulting in a dramatic crash that ejected all four occupants. The vehicle was reported stolen early Friday morning after being taken from the intersection of Jemison Mill Road and Highway 12. Later that evening, just before 6:00 p.m., deputies spotted the stolen car on Cal-Koloa Road in Lowndes County. When a deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver refused to pull over and fled onto Highway 12, crossing into Alabama.

Lowndes County, MS · 2025-03-17

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‘This is heartbreaking’: Jefferson Davis community banding together to cleanup after Saturday’s tornado

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Clifton Freeman and his family had been living in their dream home for six years. But they’re now picking up the pieces of their house located on Storey-Parkman Road in Oak Vale. “We were standing on the front porch watching everything go around...

Jefferson Davis County, MS · 2025-03-17

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HUBFEST is Back and Eaglepalooza Returns After Six-Year Hiatus

It is official. Hubfest is on the horizon! In less than two weeks, Hattiesburg and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host their first Eaglepalooza since 2019. This anticipated festival commenced nearly two decades ago. Since its founding, people from the Hattiesburg region and beyond have gathered for this annual event. Its grand reintroduction is bound to bring a huge crowd of visitors— from both near and far.

Hattiesburg, MS · 2025-03-17

The Clarion Ledger

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Stores closing: Forever 21 plans to shutter Mississippi store in new bankruptcy filing

Forever 21 plans to shutter the only store in Mississippi as part of the national chain's bankruptcy filings and closure of U.S. locations. Leadership pointed to economic challenges and fast fashion competitors, like Shein and Temu, undercutting profits. Court documents filed Monday, March 17, list the lone store in Mississippi as being considered for closure. The move is pending court approval. Multiple chain sales and store closings have affected Mississippi shoppers in recent months, including Joann , Big Lots , Advance Auto Parts , Bargain Hunt and Party City . Other chains shuttering some stores include JCPenney, Kohl's and...

Mississippi · 2025-03-17