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Three minors arrested on burglary charges

Updated: 29 minutes ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
Three juveniles have been arrested on burglary charges in Prentiss County.

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Universal Asset Management's Aviation Day is aiming to change the trajectory of a young...

Interview: Aviation Day to offer plane tours, more

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
Universal Asset Management’s Aviation Day is aiming to change the trajectory of a young adult’s mind with a day of fun.

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The first-ever Veterans Prayer Breakfast is being hosted by the Salvation Army of Tupelo on...

Interview: First-ever Veterans Prayer Breakfast set for late August

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
Ashleigh Pharr, the Lee County Veterans Services Officer, spoke on the first-ever Veterans Prayer Breakfast and the partnership with the Salvation Army of Tupelo to make it happen.

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A donor donated their O positive blood to Mississippi Blood Services.

Blood donors needed across region

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
An urgent appeal for blood donors is being made in north Mississippi.

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Dead to the IRS

Man mistakenly declared dead by IRS

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Emma Ellis and Gray News staff
An Alabama man found himself in a frustrating and bizarre scenario when he was declared dead by the IRS while he was still alive.

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City Hall in Columbus, Mississippi

Columbus approves street pavement analysis

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
The City of Columbus will be launching a new path to better roadways.

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Woman killed in Walker County, Ala. crash

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
A 37-year-old woman was killed in a Walker County, Ala. crash on Monday.

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The One Pill Can Kill forum was held Monday in Tupelo, highlighting the risk fentanyl poses to...

Forum highlights dangers of fentanyl-laced pills

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Marcus Hunter
A forum on fentanyl brought together law enforcement, health advocates and families.

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The Community Development Foundation (CDF) has announced that author, speaker and pastor John...

Leadership author, speaker coming to Tupelo

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Wayne Hereford
A renowned author and speaker is coming to Tupelo for the annual Ignite Conference.

Mississippi

Mississippi redistricting hearings draw calls for transparency

Mississippi redistricting hearings draw calls for transparency

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Voting-rights advocates are calling for greater transparency as Mississippi lawmakers begin holding public hearings on potential new legislative, judicial and congressional maps.
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Scattered storms left their mark across parts of Tupelo on Monday, with one home being struck...

Strong storms leave their mark in west Tupelo

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
Scattered storms left their mark across parts of Tupelo on Monday.

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A family of six is without a home and all of their belongings following a fire in Chickasaw...

Family loses all in weekend house fire

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Jake Holcomb
A family of six is without a home and all of their belongings following a fire.

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Shannon Police charged 36-year-old Melissa Kennedy with aggravated domestic violence following...

Shannon woman allegedly stabbed boyfriend

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Veronica Mejia
A Shannon woman is facing charges after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend over the weekend.

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President Donald Trump holds up an image taken from his Truth Social account as Health and...

Trump signs executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and ALI SWENSON, The Associated Press
President Donald Trump on Monday will sign an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations.

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North Manchester, Indiana has three Flock cameras, but the local law enforcement agencies in...

Flock alters system tracking transparency while shadow of alleged misuse cases expands

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Brendan Keefe and Emily Featherston
There’s a growing pattern of license plate reader database misuse by law enforcement officers, and public access to one system's tracking transparency is changing

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Calvin Gates, Roy Merritt, David Lee Dunn were sentenced on narcotics charges, said the First...

Three men sentenced for narcotics charges

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
Three men have been sentenced for narcotics charges.

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The planned statue of Archie Manning

Ole Miss to construct Archie Manning statue on campus

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM EDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Legendary Ole Miss Quarterback Archie Manning will soon be immortalized on campus.

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Friendly City Books is hosting the third annual Possumtown Book Fest on Aug. 29.

Interview: Third Possumtown Book Fest coming Aug. 29

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
Friendly City Books is hosting the third annual Possumtown Book Fest on Aug. 29.

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A public forum on fentanyl is being held Monday, August 10. Parents, pastors, and more are...

Interview: Community encouraged to attend ‘One Pill Can Kill’ forum

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 2:25 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A public forum on fentanyl is being held Monday, August 10 in Tupelo. Parents, pastors, and more are encouraged to attend.

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Tupelo man Jonathan Gritzman was arrested on August 5 as part of an investigation into...

Arrest made following gas station burglaries

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 12:45 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A man has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing a gas station three times.

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1 killed in Bibb County, Ala. crash

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 12:08 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
One person was killed in a crash Sunday morning in Bibb County, Ala.

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Lottery player wins $550,000 jackpot from ticket purchased in Pelahatchie

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 11:38 AM EDT
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By WLBT Staff
A lottery player in Pelahatchie won a $550,000 jackpot over the weekend.

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An overhead view of the Southwire facility in Starkville, Mississippi.

Oktibbeha County wire, cable maker to expand

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 11:34 AM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A wire and cable manufacturer is expanding in Oktibbeha County.

National

Tedde Moore, known for her role as Miss Shields in “A Christmas Story,” died Wednesday in...

Tedde Moore, who played teacher in ‘A Christmas Story,’ dies at 79

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 10:27 AM EDT
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By Amanda Alvarado
Tedde Moore, known for her role as Miss Shields in “A Christmas Story,” died Wednesday in Ontario at age 79, according to her Facebook page.

National

Taylor Farms is recalling products containing jalapenos sold at several stores, including...

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products sold at Kroger, Trader Joe’s over salmonella risk

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 9:31 AM EDT
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By Amanda Alvarado
Taylor Farms recalled salsa, dips and prepared foods containing jalapenos sold at Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and other stores.

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Tunica Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in Robinsonville

Tunica Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in Robinsonville

Updated: Aug. 9, 2026 at 11:57 PM EDT
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By Stuart Rucker
An 18-year-old is dead and the Tunica County Sheriff’s is investigating after a shooting in Robinsonville, Miss. on Sunday.

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Northside Christian Church in West Point hosted their annual Health Fair

Updated: Aug. 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
Northside Christian Church in West Point helped community members take charge of their health.

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Miss Mississippi, Miss Mississippi’s Teen prepare for national competition

Miss Mississippi, Miss Mississippi’s Teen prepare for national competition

Updated: Aug. 9, 2026 at 11:31 PM EDT
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By Maggie Wade and WLBT Staff
Both titleholders are dancers who have been rehearsing their performances for the Miss America stage.

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Police Lights, Graphic Date: 03/18/2019

Woman killed in early morning Lafayette County house fire

Updated: Aug. 9, 2026 at 12:51 PM EDT
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By Ta'Niya McQueen
A woman died in an early morning house fire Sunday in Lafayette County.

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MBI investigating after suspect shot, killed by police during Byhalia standoff

Updated: Aug. 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM EDT
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By Shayna Norwood
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a person was killed by police during a standoff in Byhailia.

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Gregory A. Pugh, 75, died after his motorcycle hit a dog in Franklin County.

Man dies after motorcycle hits dog in Franklin County crash

Updated: Aug. 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM EDT
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By Tatyana White
A man died after his motorcycle struck a dog in Franklin County.

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Multiple agencies are responding Friday night after a collision between a train and 18-wheeler...

UPDATE: collision between Amtrak train, 18-wheeler sends 9 to hospital; stranded passengers transported to destinations

Updated: Aug. 8, 2026 at 7:27 PM EDT
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By WLOX Staff
Multiple agencies responded Friday after a collision between an Amtrak train and an 18-wheeler at the rail crossing on Clermont Boulevard at about 7 p.m.

National

Construction continues on a helipad and the White House Ballroom on the South Lawn of the...

Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 11:46 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
An appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress to build his proposed White House ballroom, saying construction must stop.

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Derek Calbaugh, of Burnsville, is in federal custody on child pornography charges.

Burnsville man faces federal child pornography charges

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM EDT
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By Tanya Carter and Tristyn Stoop
A Burnsville man is in federal custody on child pornography charges.

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An educator and a student get back into their routines at Vardaman Attendance Center.

Calhoun County students start school year strong 

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 7:55 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
About 650 students are getting back into their routine in Calhoun County.

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The Chickasaw County School District held a Special Education Family Resource Fair Friday in...

Resource fair opens doors for families

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
Families of students with special learning needs in Chickasaw County had the opportunity to connect with valuable community resources.

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(L-R): Raad Al Waely, Wesam Munsoor Ahmed, Paraas Mashrah

Union County drug bust: 5 arrested, more expected after 8 convenience stores raided

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By Nick Pirozzi
Five men have been arrested, and more arrests are expected following a drug sting across Union County that targeted eight convenience stores, authorities said.

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A fire damaged Eupora's Gary Park concession stand and office on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.

Fire damages city park’s concession stand, office

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A fire damaged a city park’s concession stand and office.

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The Corinth Dramatic Society is getting ready to perform a musical featuring songs from Elvis...

Studio 9 Interview: Corinth musical to feature Elvis Presley songs

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
The Corinth Dramatic Society is getting ready to perform a musical featuring songs from Elvis Presley.

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Duke is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for Aug. 8.

Pet of the Week – Duke

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:53 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
Duke is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for Aug. 8.

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Authorities arrested Dustin Haley in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

Band director arrested in Pontotoc County

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By Wayne Hereford
An educator faces child sex crimes in Pontotoc County.

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A West Point church is hosting a health fair that will include free screenings and more.

Interview: Free screenings, more available at weekend health fair

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A West Point church is hosting a health fair that will include free screenings and more.

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Marking when the US military first used the chemical herbicide Agent Orange, Agent Orange...

Interview: Agent Orange Awareness Day is Aug. 10

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
Marking when the US military first used the chemical herbicide Agent Orange, Agent Orange Awareness Day is Aug. 10, aimed at honoring those exposed to its effects.

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Former Corinth School District Superintendent Lee Childress arrested in Alcorn County, MS.

Defense seeks venue change in Childress trial

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By Tanya Carter
The defense team for former Corinth School District Superintendent Lee Childress is seeking a change of venue in his upcoming trial.

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Lane Mitchell's mugshot

Union County man to go back to trial for attempted murder

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM EDT
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By Tanya Carter
A Union County man is set to stand trial for an attempted murder charge in 2027.

Mississippi

This electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Mississippi health officials issue reminder about Vibrio

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
Mississippi officials are reminding people to be on guard against a flesh-eating bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus.

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Authorities corral a runaway bull in Carrollton, Alabama, on Aug. 7, 2026.

Authorities corral runaway bull in Pickens County

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
Law enforcement in Pickens County had their hands full corralling a 1,500-pound bull.

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Mississippi State Fire Academy's Class 222 had a total of 28 new firefighters graduate on...

Newest round of firefighters graduate in Jackson

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 12:50 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
New firefighters have graduated and are ready to protect their communities.

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"Welcome to Grenada" sign in Grenada, Mississippi

State auditor demands Grenada repay more than $165K in unverified travel advances

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 11:45 AM EDT
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By Ta'Niya McQueen
The Mississippi State Auditor’s Office is demanding the City of Grenada recover more than $165,000 in public funds tied to travel advances.

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A roll of microfilm that is kept preserved by the Bryan Public Library in West Point.

Bryan Public Library seeks $13,000 to replace damaged microfilm machine

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM EDT
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By Michelle Martin
The Bryan Public Library in West Point is seeking funds to replace a microfilm machine damaged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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