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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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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

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Suspect in custody after stand-off in Meridian Monday morning

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - According to Acting Captain Dareall Thompson, on Monday morning, the Meridian Police Department was serving a felony warrant at the Landmark Apartment Complex. The altercation led to a stand-off between the officers and the suspect, and multiple agencies were called to the scene. During the altercation,...

Meridian, MS · 2025-03-17
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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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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

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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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City of Meridian Arrest Report March 17, 2025

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Arrests. William W. Duvall1971Public Drunk, Disturbance of a Business. James A. Edwards1978Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest. Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 344 calls for service from March 13, 2024 at 6:00 AM to March 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM. The following were reported to...

Meridian, MS · 2025-03-17

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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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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

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

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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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NWS: 12 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi over the weekend

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The severe weather has moved out, but the cleanup and recovery efforts are only beginning in Mississippi. According to Governor Tate Reeves, six people lost their lives during the severe storms. In fact, the National Weather Service reported that 12 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi between Friday and Saturday night. However, that […]

Mississippi · 2025-03-16

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Clearing the air: Advancing tobacco cessation and lung health in Mississippi

JANS – The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health is hosting a virtual advocacy educational training session at 11 a.m., March 19, 2025. The session will focus on the State of Tobacco Cessation and Lung Cancer Screening in Mississippi. Led by Jonathan Hontzas, DNP, NP-C, Director of the...

Mississippi · 2025-03-17

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City of Meridian Arrest Report March 12, 2025

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Arrests. Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 89 calls for service from March 11, 2024 at 6:00 AM to March 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM. The following were reported to the Meridian Police Department. Robbery. There were no robberies reported. Commercial Burglary. At 4:08...

Meridian, MS · 2025-03-17

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Wrath Of The Storm: 33 Dead, Tornadoes Devastate South, Florida Braces For Fury

A relentless barrage of violent tornadoes, raging wildfires, and blinding dust storms has unleashed catastrophic destruction across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 33 people dead and communities shattered. Now, as the deadly storm system barrels eastward, Florida is bracing for impact. From Missouri to Mississippi, the...

Florida · 2025-03-16