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Attorney reacts to firing of Corinth school superintendent

The Corinth School Board unanimously approved the firing of Superintendent Lee Childress after he failed to notify law enforcement about the alleged criminal activity of a former teacher.

Corinth, MS · 2025-03-17
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Names of Walthall County storm victims revealed

WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Four storm victims killed during the severe weather on Saturday have been identified. According to Walthall County Coroner Chris Blackwell, victims include 7-year-old Carter Young, 42-year-old Jeffery Irvin, and 34-year-old Gabrielle Pierre. A fourth victim, 90-year-old Wilford Robinson Sr., was later confirmed to have died...

Walthall County, MS · 2025-03-17
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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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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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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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Former Mississippi high school basketball players playing in March Madness 2025

Mississippi Natives that are Playing in the 2025 NCAA Basketball Tournament

Starkville, MS · 2025-03-17

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Blake Shapen injury update: Mississippi State football QB’s status for spring practice

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football began its spring practices on Tuesday and 2024 starting quarterback Blake Shapen was a full participant. “He feels great,” second-year coach Jeff Lebby said. “He got all the reps with the one's today. He'll continue to work and put himself in a position to play at a really high level.” Shapen started the first four games of the 2024 season after transferring from Baylor, but suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in a Sept. 21 loss to Florida . He announced his return to the Bulldogs on Dec. 10, after the conclusion of the 2-10...

Starkville, MS · 2025-03-18

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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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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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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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'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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The Grenada Community is coming together after an EF-2 tornado struck their town

WTVA's Wayne Hereford spoke with members of the community about the experience and recovery efforts following an EF-2 tornado.

Grenada, MS · 2025-03-17

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Two Teenagers Rescued from Floodwaters in Monroe County

Two teenagers were saved after getting stuck in floodwaters in Monroe County Friday. A swift water rescue took place early Friday morning after an SUV was swept off the roadway in rising floodwaters near the Bigbee Bottom railroad crossing. At approximately 2 a.m., Monroe County 911 dispatchers received a call...

Monroe County, MS · 2025-03-17

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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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Mississippi rallies behind Tylertown and other affected areas in the wake of weekend storms

Around the state, Mississippi is doing what Mississippi does after a storm: Surveying the damage and planning the rebuild. Friday and Saturday’s storms killed six people around the state, according to officials, and even more have been injured, had their homes damaged, and/ or lost everything. Tylertown, a town...

Tylertown, MS · 2025-03-17

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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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Devastating Tornadoes Sweep Through Mississippi, Leaving Destruction and Displacement

GREENWOOD, Miss.–As many as 12 tornadoes moved through Mississippi both Friday night and Saturday, causing damage in both small communities and bigger towns, responsible for six deaths as of Sunday evening. The storms have put 217 people out of their homes, said Gov. Tate Reeves, in a Sunday afternoon...

Mississippi · 2025-03-17