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Tennessee Valley Authority Announces New Power Transmission LineTennessee Valley Authority Announces New Power Transmission Line

Tennessee Valley Authority Announces New Power Transmission Line

News Summary The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has announced plans for a new 19-mile power transmission line crossing Clay, Lowndes,…

2 days ago
Authorities Seek Help to Locate Missing Pontotoc ManAuthorities Seek Help to Locate Missing Pontotoc Man

Authorities Seek Help to Locate Missing Pontotoc Man

News Summary Authorities in Pontotoc County are calling for public assistance to find Terry Lee Bennett, a 41-year-old man who…

4 days ago
CPS Report Sparks Debate Over Child Fame and SafetyCPS Report Sparks Debate Over Child Fame and Safety

CPS Report Sparks Debate Over Child Fame and Safety

News Summary A TikTok user has taken responsibility for contacting Child Protective Services regarding La'riyah Jesireé's mother, following the child's…

5 days ago
Columbus Man Sentenced for Manslaughter in Racing IncidentColumbus Man Sentenced for Manslaughter in Racing Incident

Columbus Man Sentenced for Manslaughter in Racing Incident

News Summary Dustin Wayne Gwathney, a 25-year-old from Columbus, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for manslaughter following…

1 week ago
Twisted Whisker Cat Cafe Announces Closure in TupeloTwisted Whisker Cat Cafe Announces Closure in Tupelo

Twisted Whisker Cat Cafe Announces Closure in Tupelo

News Summary The Twisted Whisker Cat Cafe in Tupelo, Mississippi, will close on October 31 due to financial difficulties after…

1 week ago
Eleven Children Find Forever Homes in Starkville Adoption CeremonyEleven Children Find Forever Homes in Starkville Adoption Ceremony

Eleven Children Find Forever Homes in Starkville Adoption Ceremony

News Summary In a heartfelt adoption ceremony in Starkville, Mississippi, eleven children from northeast Mississippi officially joined their forever families.…

1 week ago
Danish Man Detained by ICE Over Miscommunication in LouisianaDanish Man Detained by ICE Over Miscommunication in Louisiana

Danish Man Detained by ICE Over Miscommunication in Louisiana

News Summary Kasper Juul Eriksen, a 32-year-old Danish man, has been held in ICE custody for over a month following…

2 weeks ago
Significant Mosasaur Fossil Discovery in MississippiSignificant Mosasaur Fossil Discovery in Mississippi

Significant Mosasaur Fossil Discovery in Mississippi

News Summary Geologists in Mississippi have found a large fossil vertebra believed to belong to a mosasaur, an ancient marine…

2 weeks ago
Community Mourns the Loss of Thomas Craig ShawCommunity Mourns the Loss of Thomas Craig Shaw

Community Mourns the Loss of Thomas Craig Shaw

News Summary Thomas Craig Shaw, a beloved resident of Eupora, has passed away, leaving a profound impact on his family…

2 weeks ago
Jane B. Keirs: A Cherished Starkville Community Member Passes AwayJane B. Keirs: A Cherished Starkville Community Member Passes Away

Jane B. Keirs: A Cherished Starkville Community Member Passes Away

News Summary The Starkville community mourns the peaceful passing of Jane B. Keirs, a beloved resident known for her warmth…

3 weeks ago