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Vietnam War veteran killed in house fire in Monroe County
SUMMARY: Howard Ausborn, 76, a post commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, died in a fire at his home in Aberdeen. He succumbed to smoke inhalation while attempting to rescue his family dog, which was later found deceased. Ausborn’s wife escaped unharmed after being alerted by smoke detectors. Emergency responders arrived after a motorist reported the fire, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at 5:15 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Ausborn was a Vietnam War veteran and local businessman.
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Mendenhall High School placed on soft lockdown following threat posted to social media
SUMMARY: Mendenhall High School is currently under a soft lockdown due to an online threat posted on social media. Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene, confirming there is no immediate danger to students or staff. The post originated out of state and was shared within Simpson County. During a soft lockdown, classrooms are secured while normal teaching continues. This incident is part of a troubling trend in Mississippi, with over 94 schools reporting threats since the start of the academic year, compared to 66 the previous year, predominantly occurring in the last two weeks.
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Paperwork filed for Tupelo to be a target to host major retail store
SUMMARY: Tupelo, Mississippi, may soon get a Target store after years of attempts to attract the retailer. In 2023, Target representatives visited a site on North Gloster Street, which is near the Mall at Barnes Crossing, to evaluate its potential. Target has filed paperwork for the construction of a nearly 150,000-square-foot store. A public hearing regarding the rezoning of 113 acres for the project is scheduled for September 30, with a site plan to be presented to the Tupelo City Council on October 1. Target aims to open 300 stores in the next decade.
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C Spire announces more parental controls to child safety phone initiative
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