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Alabama

Person shot at Riverchase Galleria

Suspect arrested after man shot in arm during fight at Riverchase Galleria

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WBRC Digital Staff
A man was shot in the arm during a fight at the Riverchase Galleria Friday afternoon, Hoover officials confirmed.

Sports

WTVA - Friday Night Fever Week 10

Friday Night Fever Week 10 Highlights and Scores

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Patrick McCabe
Noxubee County rolled over Aberdeen in our FNF Game of the Week headed into the 3A State Playoffs

Mississippi

Mississippi Highway Patrol warns against impaired driving during busy Halloween weekend.

Mississippi Highway Patrol warns against impaired driving during busy Halloween weekend

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Quentis Jones
With Halloween parties, fairs and festivals bringing people out across the Pine Belt this weekend, the Mississippi Highway Patrol is urging drivers to make responsible decisions before getting behind the wheel.

Local

Playgarden Park in Fulton, Miss.

City expands Scare on the Square with carnival games, new location

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Nick Pirozzi
The City of Fulton is hosting its annual Scare on the Square on Halloween.

Local

A total of 25 new law enforcement officers graduated Friday morning from the North Mississippi...

25 recruits graduate from law enforcement academy

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Wayne Hereford
A new batch of officers graduated into their new careers on Friday.

News

MDOT reports more than 4,200 deer-related crashes in Mississippi in 2025

MDOT reports more than 4,200 deer-related crashes in Mississippi in 2025

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jas N Smith
Mississippi reported 4,221 deer-related crashes in 2025, a 6% increase from the 3,960 crashes reported in 2024, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). MDOT is reminding motorists to watch for deer as the animals become more active during the fall and winter months.

Studio 9 with Tanya Carter

Pro pitcher DeMarcus Evans and pro outfielder Ti’Quan Forbes spoke about a free baseball camp.

Interview: Bringing the Big Leagues home

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
Pro pitcher DeMarcus Evans and pro outfielder Ti’Quan Forbes spoke about a free baseball camp.

News

Columbus Police Department in Columbus, Mississippi

2 wounded in overnight shooting

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Zac Carlisle
A shooting in Columbus sent two individuals to the hospital.

Local

Top row, left to right: Jaycee M. Parker, Mason B. Hogue, Kendal B. White. Bottom row, left to...

6 charged with armed robbery

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
Six individuals from New Albany and Booneville are facing armed robbery charges in Tupelo.

News

Tupelo Police Department in Tupelo, Mississippi

Suspect at large following morning pursuit

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
A suspect is at large following a Friday morning pursuit.
7-Day Forecast
7-Day Forecast

Local

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office has charged Brieanna McKinney with two counts of...

Southaven woman charged with cyberstalking

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
A Southaven woman has been charged with cyberstalking two people in Lafayette County.

Mississippi

Jackson to receive $100M federal grant to help fight crime, boost staffing

Jackson to receive $100M federal grant to help fight crime, boost staffing

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren
The U.S. Department of Justice made the announcement Friday.

News

Scott Colom and former President Bill Clinton at the Link Centre in Tupelo, Miss.

Bill Clinton campaigns Friday in Tupelo for Democrats

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Zac Carlisle
Former President Bill Clinton attended a Democratic rally on Friday evening in Tupelo.

News

14-year-old dies in Smith County structure fire

14-year-old dies in Smith County structure fire

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Lauren Harvey
According to the sheriff’s department, a 14-year-old died in the fire, and two others were injured.

News

WTVA Thursday Night Thunder Week 10 Highlights and Scores

WTVA Thursday Night Thunder Week 10 Highlights and Scores

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 11:41 PM EDT
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By Patrick McCabe
East Webster outlasted county rivals Eupora 20-14 in our TNT Week 10 Game of the Week

High School

Falkner High School held its final home football game.

High School plays final home football game

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 11:27 PM EDT
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By Nick Pirozzi
Falkner High School held its final home football game.

Elections

It appears a rematch is set between Democrat Doug Jones, who lost his U.S. Senate seat to...

Who’s bankrolling Alabama’s governors race?

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 8:55 PM EDT
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By Jenn Horton and Morgan Hightower
Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has raised nearly $11 million more than Democrat Doug Jones in the race for Alabama governor.

Local

The Houston Police Department building in Houston, Miss.

Houston places police chief, two officers on paid suspension

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM EDT
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By Madison McCarter
The City of Houston has placed its police chief and two officers on paid suspension.

Elections

The Link Centre in Tupelo, Miss.

Preparation underway for former Pres. Clinton’s visit

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:47 PM EDT
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By Shawanda Jones
Preparation is underway for a visit by former President Bill Clinton.

Elections

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones officially kicks off his campaign for governor of Alabama.

You Decide 2026: Doug Jones has raised $6.7 million in governor’s race; Jefferson County donors give nearly half of itemized money

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:44 PM EDT
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By Morgan Hightower
A WBRC analysis of campaign finance records shows Doug Jones has raised more than $6.7 million and spent more than $6.2 million in his race for Alabama governor against Tommy Tuberville.

Local

Caledonia Middle School hosted its second annual Multicultural Day as part of Red Ribbon and...

Diversity celebrated, kindness promoted at school’s Multicultural Day

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:03 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
Students were brought together to celebrate diversity, promote kindness, and remind everyone that they belong.

Elections

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith speaks at the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in Petal Friday.

Cindy Hyde-Smith to hold rally in Starkville

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is campaigning in Starkville this weekend.

Local

Alsies, an ice cream franchise based in Durham, North Carolina, operates trucks across the...

Ice cream truck brings digital twist on classic treat

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM EDT
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By Avery Hilliard
A mobile ice cream truck is putting a modern spin on a traditional neighborhood favorite.

News

The 2026 Tupelo St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway raised $1.3 million for St. Jude Children’s...

2026 Tupelo St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway: List of winners

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
The 2026 Tupelo St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway raised $1.3 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Mississippi

‘A good tool for us’: FCC considers rule to allow cell phone jamming at jails, prisons

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By Anthony Warren
The rule could help cut down on contraband problems at the Raymond Detention Center, Sheriff Tyree Jones says.

Mississippi

Two people have been arrested following a months-long undercover operation in Panola County,...

Two arrested in Panola Co. drug bust

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By Stuart Rucker
Two people have been arrested following a months-long undercover operation in Panola County, Miss., according to the Panola County Sheriff’s Office.

News

Former Mobile City Council member William Carroll, 56, was arrested Wednesday night on two...

‘I rape little girls like you’: Former councilman arrested after allegedly making terrorist threats at Hooters

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM EDT
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By WALA Digital Staff and Akim Powell
A former Alabama city councilman was charged after allegedly making terrorist threats at a Hooters, according to authorities.

National

Heath Brumfield

Naked man accused of entering Louisiana church, touching sleeping woman inside home

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 2:28 PM EDT
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By Raley Pellittieri
A Mississippi man is facing charges in West Feliciana Parish after he allegedly broke into a church and a nearby home while naked.

Mississippi

12 suspects in Claiborne Co. shooting that killed deputy make court appearances

$175K bond set for each suspect in Claiborne County deputy’s death

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 1:32 PM EDT
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By Lauren Harvey and Quentin Smith
All 12 suspects in the deadly shooting of Bailey went before Judge Price Henley in Claiborne County Thursday. 

Elections

Affidavit ballot

Know your rights! Don’t let these holdups keep you from voting...

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 1:10 PM EDT
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By Brooke Parker
If you meet these requirements, no one can stop you from casting a ballot; however, it is your responsibility to make sure it counts.

News

Verona police seek the public’s help in identifying auto burglars.

Police seek help identifying armed auto burglars

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
Verona police seek the public’s help in identifying auto burglars.

News

FILE - Police lights.

84-year-old man dies days after Cullman County crash

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 12:16 PM EDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
An 84-year-old Vinemont man is dead after a crash involving a pickup trick and tractor trailer.

National

FILE - Barbara Barrie, the Oscar- and Tony-nominated actor known for “Breaking Away,” “Barney...

‘Breaking Away’ actress Barbara Barrie dies by medically assisted suicide, reports say

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 11:41 AM EDT
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By Amanda Alvarado
Barbara Barrie, the Oscar- and Tony-nominated actor known for “Breaking Away,” “Barney Miller” and “Suddenly Susan,” has died at 95.

Alabama

Election Day is days away in Alabama. Voters will pick a new governor and decide several other...

Election Day in Alabama: What voters need to know

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 11:03 AM EDT
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By Bria Chatman
Voters will pick a new governor and decide several other races Tuesday.

National

The search continues for escaped Tennessee inmate Jacob Allen Morley after a Wisconsin bank...

‘He’s a monster’: Convicted Tennessee murderer still on the run as authorities investigate Wisconsin bank robbery

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT
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By Joel Moore, Gray News staff and Amanda Alvarado
The search continues for escaped Tennessee inmate Jacob Allen Morley after a Wisconsin bank robbery. Authorities have not confirmed a connection.

News

Food Giveaway in Eutaw

West Alabama nonprofit hosts drive-thru food giveaway in Eutaw

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:49 AM EDT
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By Kelvin Reynolds
Leaders said food insecurity is one of the biggest concerns affecting families in the area.

National

FILE - In September, Christa Pike survived two doses of the lethal injection drug.

Tennessee governor suspects Christa Pike’s sentence will stay the same after failed execution

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:17 AM EDT
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By Kassidy Brown
In September, Christa Pike survived two doses of the lethal injection drug.

Mississippi

Gluckstadt MegaDome unlikely to be built, mayor says

Gluckstadt MegaDome unlikely to be built, mayor says

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 11:45 PM EDT
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By Holly Emery
The $100 million MegaDome sports complex announced for Gluckstadt in January 2024 is unlikely to be built.

Local

A multipack of candy for Halloween.

Rising Halloween candy prices strain shoppers

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 10:48 PM EDT
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By Ta'Niya McQueen
Rising candy prices are increasing the cost of Halloween for shoppers, with federal data showing candy prices up nearly 8% in a year.

Local

Tupelo Fire Station #5 on South Green Street.

New fire station opens in Tupelo

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 10:14 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
A new fire station has opened in Tupelo.

Local

Tupelo Police report that 30-year-old Quinterous Tiggs, of Tupelo, was arrested Oct. 21 and...

Delivery driver charged with stealing from shipments

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 9:31 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A delivery driver has been charged with grand larceny.

Local

A report made on Oct. 16 said merchandise was stolen from the business on Woodford Way, with...

Two individuals sought for allegedly shoplifting at Target

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A man and a woman are being sought after allegedly shoplifting at Target.

Elections

Amendment 2 will allow voters to decide whether to allow county school boards to consolidate.

Election 2026: Alabamians to vote whether county school boards can consolidate

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 8:12 PM EDT
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By Jessica Umbro
Election Day is just six days away, and there are four potential changes to Alabama’s constitution on the ballot. Amendment 2 will allow voters to decide whether to allow county school boards to consolidate.

Local

A costume share is at the Itawamba County-Pratt Memorial Library in Fulton.

Costume share available in Itawamba County

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 8:08 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
A costume share has been launched in Itawamba County.

News

Winfield Police Department

West Alabama police chief comes up with a registry plan for domestic calls

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 8:03 PM EDT
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By Bryan Henry
A west Alabama police chief has come up with a plan that could not only protect his officers’ lives but also better protect citizens.

Local

A blurred out search done on the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry.

Police recommend checking Sex Offender Registry before trick-or-treating

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 7:39 PM EDT
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By Shawanda Jones
Law enforcement is recommending parents and guardians check the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry before trick-or-treating.

News

Meet the candidates running to be Alabama's next governor: Doug Jones (left) and Tommy...

Who’s on the ballot? Alabamians to vote Nov. 3 in federal, state, local races

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
Alabamians go to the polls on Nov. 3 to vote in several important federal, state and local elections.

Elections

(L-R): Johnny Baucom, Trent Kelly, Cliff Johnson

Meet the Candidates: 1st Congressional District of Mississippi

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM EDT
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By Wayne Hereford
The next congressman for Mississippi’s first district will be decided on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Local

North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS).

North Mississippi Medical Center expanding unit

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
The North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo is expanding.

Junior Weather Authority

WTVA is excited to add Easton to the Junior Weather Authority team.

Easton joins the WTVA Junior Weather Authority

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
WTVA is excited to add Easton to the Junior Weather Authority team.
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