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Steamy Sunday

Another hot and steamy day is in store for North Mississippi and Alabama.
Heat Indexes for the next 5 days

Sports

Drew Brees receives his gold jacket in one of Hall of Fame weekend’s biggest moments
Drew Brees receives his gold jacket in one of Hall of Fame weekend’s biggest moments

News

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

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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

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Sports

West Point Green Wave

West Point’s historic program success serves as a constant reminder for this year’s Green Wave squad

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Patrick McCabe
Four State Powerhouses await the Green Wave in their first four regular season matchups

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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.

News

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.

Sports

The Tupelo High School Wavettes are dance team set to make waves during upcoming games.

Dance team to make waves at Tupelo High School

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM EDT
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By Avery Hilliard
A dance team in Tupelo is set to make waves.

News

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.

News

(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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While they won't be as common as Saturday, we could see some more showers and storms Sunday...
Nick's Saturday night forecast: more showers possible Sunday

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Dancing for a difference : Stars hit the floor at the Huntington Bank Arena Saturday
WATCH: WTVA'S Michelle Martin takes the stage at Huntington Bank Arena for Dance like the Stars

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

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About 650 students are getting back into their routine in Calhoun County.
Calhoun County students start school year strong

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Families of students with special learning needs in Chickasaw County had the opportunity to...
Resource fair opens doors for families

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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.

News

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.

News

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.

News

Motorcycle wreck (File Image)

Coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in Lowndes County crash

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 5:08 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
A crash in Lowndes County on Thursday afternoon killed a motorcyclist.

College

Ole Miss fall camp opens under first-year permanent head coach Pete Golding

Ole Miss fall camp opens under first-year permanent head coach Pete Golding

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM EDT
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By Nathan Lee and Garrett Busby
Golding points to culture shift, depth as Rebels prepare for Sept. 6 opener at Louisville

News

"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.

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.

Sports

New Albany Bulldogs will hope its stable of dynamic offensive weapons can propel them beyond...

New Albany will hope its stable of dynamic offensive weapons can propel them beyond 4A Playoff glass ceiling

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 12:15 AM EDT
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By Patrick McCabe
The Bulldogs open the 2026 season for the second straight year taking on Saltillo

News

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.

National

President Donald Trump speaks at Wheeler High School, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Marietta, Ga.

Trump signs 2 immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and WILL WEISSERT and REBECCA SANTANA
President Donald Trump says he is once again trying to limit birthright citizenship in the U.S. He says he's signing two executive actions on immigration.

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Oxford partnered with Communicare to deploy the machine, which dispenses Narcan and other items.

Oxford installs free Narcan vending machine in downtown parking garage

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By Nick Pirozzi
The city of Oxford has installed its first Narcan vending machine inside the downtown parking garage, offering free overdose reversal medication and drug testing strips to the public.

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The Tupelo-Lee Humane Society needs the community's help as a record number of animals in need...

Record number of animals fill Tupelo shelter

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
The Tupelo-Lee Humane Society needs the community’s help as animals arrive in record numbers.

Alabama

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

ALEA reminds residents Taylor’s Law remains unchanged

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) issued a clarification on Taylor’s Law.

News

The report includes information sent to UCN by the organization’s followers, including photos...

United Cajun Navy releases report of its findings, new photos in Nolan Wells case

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM EDT
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By WLOX Staff
The report includes information sent to UCN by the organization’s followers, including photos and screenshots from videos from Horn Island on July 4, annotations, GPS coordinates and social media statements.

News

Marcus Terrell Allen, of Houlka, is charged with attempted aggravated domestic violence and...

Houlka man facing attempted domestic violence, sexual battery charges

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A Houlka man is facing attempted aggravated domestic violence and attempted sexual battery charges in Tupelo.

News

Law enforcement raided the Union Smokeshop in New Albany, Mississippi, on Aug. 6, 2026.

Law enforcement raids target several stores in Union County

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM EDT
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By Wayne Hereford
Union County law enforcement raided several stores as part of an investigation into the alleged sale of illegal items, such as kratom.

National

Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from the hospital and is heading home

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM EDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital and is heading home, he said in a statement Thursday.

National

FILE - This undated photo made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

‘Superbug’ fungus has spread to half the US. Should you be concerned?

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 12:37 PM EDT
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By Dorothy Sedovic
A drug-resistant “superbug” fungus is now being reported in about half of the U.S.

News

Justin Morris and Ashley Nicole Boyd were each arrested in Lowndes County following a BOLO...

Two arrested in Lowndes County following BOLO

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A man and woman were arrested in Lowndes County following a BOLO issued by Alabama law enforcement.

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Fulton, Mississippi, Police Chief Brad Rogers. Photo Date: September 2023.

Fulton police chief announces retirement

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 12:41 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
Police Chief Brad Rogers announced his retirement during Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, he confirmed.

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Khloe McDonel

Missing 15-year-old girl identified as person killed at Jackson park

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 10:20 AM EDT
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By WLBT Staff and Howard Ballou
A missing 15-year-old girl was identified as the victim in a deadly shooting at a Jackson park.
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