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1 injured, 1 arrested after Starkville stabbing

A stabbing in Starkville sent one person to the hospital and another person to jail.
Starkville Police Department vehicle in Starkville, MS

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Aluminum Dynamics in Lowndes County, MS. Photo Date: 2023.
Aluminum Dynamics project to create 100 jobs in Lowndes County

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A couple of storms may produce some localized flooding this afternoon and evening.
Scattered thunderstorms with isolated flooding chances

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Woman’s shooting death in Ripley under investigation

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Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry (center) speaking during a May 30, 2023, news conference...

Yazoo City selects Columbus’ Joseph Daughtry as police chief

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Marcus Hunter
Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry has been selected as the next chief of police for Yazoo City.

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Eupora police seek Jessie Sudduth.

Eupora murder suspect captured Monday afternoon

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Zac Carlisle, Wayne Hereford and Tanya Carter
Law enforcement captured a Eupora murder suspect on Monday afternoon.

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12-year-old girl killed, two others wounded in Cleveland shopping center shooting

12-year-old girl killed, two others wounded in Cleveland shopping center shooting

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Jas N Smith
The Cleveland Police Department responded to multiple calls Sunday, July 12, reporting shots fired near Shopping City on South Street. When officers arrived, they found three people had been shot, including a 12-year-old girl who died at the scene.

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Tracestin Shepherd, a friend of Wells, said he is waiting for the investigation to run its...

‘Nobody would ever hurt Nolan:’ Friend of Nolan Wells speaks out after 18-year-old was found dead

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff and Akim Powell
A friend of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is now speaking out about what he saw on the Fourth of July.

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Intersection of Highway 45, Mike Parra Road and Gatlin Road in Lowndes County, MS

MDOT plans state’s first restricted crossing U-turn at dangerous Lowndes County intersection

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jake Holcomb
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is planning to install the state’s first five-lane restricted crossing U-turn at the intersection of Highway 45 and Mike Parra Road.

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People swim and spend time along the shore of the Strait of Hormuz, off Bandar Abbas, Iran,...

US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and JON GAMBRELL, JOSH BOAK, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and WILL WEISSERT
The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

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A little cooler for now, however much hotter down the line
Some heavy scattered thunderstorms possible on our Tuesday

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Register now for the Regional Rehab Center’s dyslexia summit on July 20.
Interview: Regional Rehab to host dyslexia summit on July 20

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A stabbing in Starkville sent one person to the hospital and another person to jail.
1 injured, 1 arrested after Starkville stabbing

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The shooting death of a woman in Ripley is under investigation.
Woman’s shooting death in Ripley under investigation

Mississippi

Police arrested a Mississippi man for possession of a gun at the U.S. Capitol.
Mississippi man arrested after driving up to US Capitol barricade with gun

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U.S. ships

U.S. to impose 20% toll in Strait of Hormuz

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Molly Martinez
The war in Iran takes another violent turn as the U.S. and Iran both ramp up attacks.

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U.S. Capitol police arrested Wendell Royster on July 13, 2026.

Mississippi man arrested after driving up to US Capitol barricade with gun

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Zac Carlisle
Police arrested a Mississippi man for possession of a gun at the U.S. Capitol.

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George Birmingham is accused of being arrested after a burglary, with investigators also...

Man arrested after 2 found dead, separate burglary reported in Pickens County

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WBRC Digital Staff and Bryan Henry
A man has been arrested after allegedly committing two crimes in Pickens County over the weekend. One of those crimes was reportedly the killing of a husband and wife at their home in Reform.

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Police lights background, Graphic Date: 05/19/2020

Lowndes County coroner identifies weekend shooting victim

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 8:32 AM EDT
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By Larufus Collins
A weekend shooting in Lowndes County killed a 24-year-old.

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Bloom Academy at Itawamba Community College's campus in Tupelo, MS on July 13, 2026

Bloom Academy gives neurodivergent students a college experience

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Alvin Ivy
The Bloom Academy at ICC Tupelo gave students a hands-on look at campus life while helping them build confidence and explore future career opportunities.

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PlayGarden Park in Fulton, Mississippi

Fulton’s popular splash pad temporarily out of service

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Alvin Ivy
The park’s popular splash pad is temporarily closed for maintenance.

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Booneville, MS Police Department vehicle

Arrest made in fatal Booneville hit-and-run

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 1:56 PM EDT
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By Tanya Carter
Police made an arrest following a fatal hit-and-run in Booneville.

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An Army carry team moves a flag-draped transfer case with the remains of U.S. Army Reserve...

US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14 after Navy pilot death this month

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN
The U.S. military’s official tally of deaths in the Iran war has risen to 14 service members, with the death of a Navy pilot in a helicopter crash in early July in the Arabian Sea.

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Sam’s Town gone: Tunica casino demolished after three decades

Sam’s Town gone: Tunica casino demolished after three decades

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 11:37 AM EDT
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By Hannah Kozlowski
Sam's Town closed in November after 31 years as Tunica's casino market continues to shrink

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Six disaster recovery centers to open Tuesday for May storm survivors

Six disaster recovery centers to open Tuesday for May storm survivors

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 12:13 PM EDT
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By WLBT Staff
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open six Disaster Recovery Centers at noon Tuesday, July 14, to help residents impacted by the May 6-7 severe storms and tornadoes.

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Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks after winning the Republican primary on Tuesday,...

Flags in Mississippi flown half-staff in honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 12:13 PM EDT
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By WLBT Staff
Flags across Mississippi will be flown at half-staff to honor late longtime U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Governor Tate Reeves.

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Philadelphia police make arrests in connection with deadly July 12 shooting

Two arrested after 19-year-old killed in early-morning Philadelphia shooting at birthday gathering, police say

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM EDT
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By Jas N Smith
Two have been charged in connection with the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old that occurred at a birthday gathering in Philadelphia, Mississippi, over the weekend.

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FILE - Sam Neill arrives at the premiere of "Apples Never Fall" on March 12, 2024, in Los...

Actor Sam Neill, known for ‘Jurassic Park,’ dies at 78, his family says

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 2:49 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and MARK KENNEDY and CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Associated Press
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art films to blockbusters like “Jurassic Park” and “The Hunt for Red October," has died.

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Eupora police seek Jessie Sudduth.

Authorities searching for Eupora murder suspect after body found

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle, Wayne Hereford and Tanya Carter
The search is on for a murder suspect in Webster County.

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Tupelo police arrested  Kenneth A. Jenkins.

Arrest made in connection with Tupelo homicide

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 3:46 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
Tupelo police arrested a 20-year-old in connection with the city’s first homicide of the year.

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Jim Drewry Drive in Booneville, MS

Family seeks answers after Booneville man killed in hit-and-run

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By Veronica Mejia
The family of a 74-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run is asking the driver responsible to come forward, as police follow up on tips and review video footage submitted by the public.

Mississippi Made: America’s Music

The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) in Meridian, MS

Mississippi’s next generation carries state’s music legacy forward

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM EDT
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By Michelle Martin
Mississippi’s music history is rooted in legendary names, and a growing number of artists and institutions are working to ensure that story continues.

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Bright sun in sky, Photo Date: undated

Heat illness prevention: Medics share summer safety tips

Updated: Jul. 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM EDT
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By Gabe Evans
Medical experts are urging people to take precautions against heat illness as temperatures climb during the peak of summer.

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Old Jefferson Davis Hotel in Tupelo, MS

Tupelo plans to demolish old Jefferson Davis Hotel downtown

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 8:44 PM EDT
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By Jake Holcomb
The city of Tupelo plans to demolish the old Jefferson Davis Hotel in downtown, according to the city’s development services director.

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Wall-mounted air conditioner

HVAC maintenance tips to beat the heat and lower your utility bill

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM EDT
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By Gabe Evans
With temperatures reaching the high 90s and heat indices pushing above 100 degrees, air conditioning has become a necessity for Mississippi residents this time of year.

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Target store under construction in Tupelo, MS

Target store in Tupelo eyes Oct. 1 grand opening

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 8:56 PM EDT
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By Jake Holcomb
The city of Tupelo has set an Oct. 1 target date for the grand opening of a new Target store.

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Wendy Pamela Bailey

Mother of missing Fayette County toddler sentenced

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 11:23 PM EDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff and Taylor Pollock
A Winfield woman charged in connection with the abuse of her 1-year-old son, Kahleb Collins, will serve two life sentences after pleading guilty to first-degree domestic violence and aggravated child abuse of a child under the age of six, according to the District Attorney’s (DA) Office for Fayette, Lamar and Pickens counties.
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