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Quitman County Among 22 Mississippi Counties Reporting Storm Damage After Tornado Outbreak

QUITMAN, Miss.--Quitman County is now reporting damage from the weekend's storms, though it was not clear if it was from severe storms or flooding. The county is one of 22 now reporting damage to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Damage has been reported to ...
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Power Issue Delays Start at Coleman Middle School and Armstrong Annex in Greenville

Greenville, Miss. — Due to an unforeseen electrical issue, students and staff at Lizzie Coleman Middle School and Armstrong Administration Annex will experience a delayed start today. The delayed start at Coleman Middle School will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8th. Entergy is ...
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MEMA Reports Widespread Storm and Flood Damage Across Mississippi Counties

TUNICA COUNTY, Miss.--Marshall County received the most damage from last week's storms, said a Monday report from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. But, several Delta counties have been hit hard by both severe storms and flooding, which is on-going. So far, 274 homes have been ...
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Flood Warning Issued as Mississippi River Expected to Crest Above Flood Stage

ROSEDALE, Miss.--Flooding is now expected along the Mississippi River, thanks to rain both here in Mississippi and to the north. A flood warning has been issued for the river, which is set to go into effect Thursday. "This is due to the abundant amounts of rain ...
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Delta State University Mourns the Loss of Dr. Paul Hankins

CLEVELAND, MS – Delta State University is mourning the passing of Dr. Paul Hankins, a former dean, department chair, and professor who died on March 23, 2025, at the age of 65. Dr. Hankins, a distinguished musician and educator, made a significant impact during his ...
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Tornado Touches Down in Sunflower County Causing Damage

SUNFLOWER, Miss.--An apparent tornado touched down around 4 p.m. Saturday, in the town of Sunflower. Photographs of the tornado-warned storm showed a clear "wall cloud", though the National Weather Service had not confirmed whether it was a tornado as of Sunday morning. Other photos showed homes, ...
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Delta Experiences Flood Issues After Weekend Storms

WALLS, Miss.--Flooding was a problem for some places in the Delta Sunday, following the heavy rain that came with storms Saturday and Saturday night. A post from the Walls Police Dept. indicated Hwy. 61 from Church Rd. to Starlanding Rd., was being closed Sunday afternoon. ...
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Bentonia Loses Fire Department and Town Hall in Fire

BENTONIA, Miss.--The Yazoo County town of Bentonia lost its fire department and town hall Saturday in a fire. The exact cause of the fire was not clear by Sunday evening. The fire started between 4 and 5 p.m. Saturday and a thick, black cloud spread out ...
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Greenville Hosts Kite Day on April 12

Greenville residents are invited to celebrate Kite Day on April 12, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Levee Front, located across from Trop Casino. The city of Greenville and the Greenville Fire Department have partnered for the event, which promises fun ...
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Tunica Man Arrested in Connection to 2019 Murder

TUNICA, Miss.--A man arrested for a 2019 murder in Tunica County was convicted and sentenced this week, said the Tunica County Sheriff's Dept. Marquis Lane, 31, was convicted Wednesday in the Sept. 15, 2019 shooting death of 45-year-old James Payno, of Tunica. Lane was sentenced to ...
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