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Bill Clinton campaigns Friday in Tupelo for Democrats

Former President Bill Clinton attended a Democratic rally on Friday evening in Tupelo.
Scott Colom and former President Bill Clinton at the Link Centre in Tupelo, Miss.

Sports

WTVA - Friday Night Fever Week 10
Friday Night Fever Week 10 Highlights and Scores

Mississippi

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

Forecast

A spooky forecast with scattered showers this weekend.
Some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this weekend

TOP HEADLINES

Local

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

25 recruits graduate from law enforcement academy

Updated: 10 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: 11 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.

News

Columbus Police Department in Columbus, Mississippi

2 wounded in overnight shooting

Updated: 11 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: 12 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: 12 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
A suspect is at large following a Friday morning pursuit.

Local

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

Southaven woman charged with cyberstalking

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Tristyn Stoop
A Southaven woman has been charged with cyberstalking two people in Lafayette County.

Latest Forecast

Forecast

We will have some showers this weekend with cloudy skies.
Chelsea's Friday late forecast: Cloudy skies this weekend with showers

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News

Former President Bill Clinton spoke at a Democratic rally in Tupelo on Friday evening.
Full Speech: Bill Clinton attends Democratic rally in Tupelo

News

The City of Fulton is hosting its annual Scare on the Square on Halloween.
City expands Scare on the Square with carnival games, new location

News

A suspect is at large following a Friday morning pursuit.
Suspect at large following morning pursuit

News

Saturday starts here with WTVA with a look at college football for Oct. 31.
Friday Night Fever looks ahead to college football for Oct. 31 (part 3)

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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.

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

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.

News

14-year-old dies in Smith County structure fire

14-year-old dies in Smith County structure fire

Updated: 18 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.

National

This photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike on Jan. 12,...

Christa Pike says she feels constant pain in her first statement since failed execution

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Convicted killer Christa Pike says she remains in constant physical and emotional pain after surviving a botched lethal injection execution in Tennessee.

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.

Forecast

The next five days show fluctuations in the chances of rain.

Rain chances keep the umbrella handy

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Kevion McGee
Periods of rain will move through at times, with some locations likely to receive more rainfall than others.

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

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.

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.

MORE NEWS

Forecast

Some decent rain will be possible

Scattered showers and even some thunderstorms gradually move in this weekend

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By John Dolusic
Isolated and scattered are the main words to describe our weekend rain

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

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.

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.

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.

National

Patrick Stewart arrives at the premiere of the third and final season of "Star Trek: Picard"...

‘Star Trek’ actor Patrick Stewart dead at 86

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
Sir Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, a post on his official Instagram account revealed.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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