Mississippi News
Thousands of Mississippians without power as Francine moves through state
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Francine was downgraded as it moved through Mississippi, causing significant power outages across the state. Over 57,000 customers were reported without power, primarily along the Mississippi Coast and the Pine Belt region. Notably, Dixie Electric indicated that more than 4,200 customers faced outages. Updates from several counties showed varying numbers of outages, such as Jones County with 2,884 and Forrest with 274. The storm’s impact led to school closures, and residents are advised to monitor updates on the weather and power restoration efforts.
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SUMMARY: Noxubee County students engaged in the “Move to Learn” campaign, introduced on September 17 at Earl Nash Elementary, emphasizing physical activity to enhance learning. The Mississippi Department of Education program aims to combat obesity and allows students to release energy instead of sitting for extended periods. Larry Calhoun from the department highlighted that movement is essential for maintaining a quality life and can improve focus and task completion. This initiative is part of a state-wide effort to incorporate physical activity into education, benefiting students’ health and learning capabilities as they grow.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Attorney General‘s Office has instructed the City of Jackson to transfer the deed of Smith-Wills Stadium back to the state, citing a breach of the 1944 deed’s terms requiring the land to be used for park purposes. Attorney General Lynn Fitch, referencing House Bill 1983, gave the city until September 30, 2024, to comply or face legal action. The City of Jackson, represented by spokesperson Melissa Faith Payne, disagrees with the breach claim and plans to contest the decision to retain ownership of the stadium, which currently serves as the home of the Hank Aaron Sports Academy.
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SUMMARY: Magee police arrested a man, Willie Jones, for walking near Magee High School with a machete on September 17. Officers responded to a call about the incident, and when they arrived, they found Jones still holding the weapon. In addition to the machete charge, he was also arrested for felony possession of methamphetamine. Police Chief Denis J. Borges emphasized the importance of safety and assured the community that while there was no immediate danger to students, they take potential threats seriously to safeguard children and the community.
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Machete-wielding man arrested near Magee High School
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Mississippi News Video7 days agoStarkville apartment complex resident holds Bible study in the wake of violence
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Mississippi News Video4 days ago
Woman arrested after reposting school threat in Calhoun County
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed4 days ago
Food drive underway for Hurricane Francine victims in Kenner
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News from the South - Alabama News Feed7 days ago
Former Vigor coach Markus Cook making big impact at Williamson
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Crooked Letter Sports Podcast6 days agoPodcast: The Clevelands pay tribute to native Mississippian James Earl Jones and also discuss a full weekend of football, from high schools to the NFL.
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Mississippi Today1 day agoOn this day in 1925
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Local News6 days agoSchedule changes due to potential impacts from Francine
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed7 days ago
Anderson County school evacuated after bomb threat
