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Published on 16:18 GMT

Federal agents target migrant cockfighting ring in Mississippi raid

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, alongside multiple federal and local law enforcement agencies, executed search warrants in southern Mississippi on May 3 targeting illegal cockfighting operations, suspected immigration violations, and …

Source: Shore News Network - Center-right
Published on 17:36 GMT

Bat tests positive for rabies in Mississippi, two puppies in quarantine

TIPPAH COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Board of Animal Health has announced that a bat tested positive for rabies in Tippah County. Two puppies had potential exposure, and have been quarantined per state regulation. As we head into the summer months …

Source: WDAM - Mississippi - Pending
Published on 14:37 GMT

Mississippi State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood holds 57th Convention

The Gazebo Gazette MADISON (GG) — The Mississippi State Chapter of P.E.O. held its 57th Annual State Convention in Madison, Mississippi April 25-26, 2025 hosted by Chapters B – Long Beach, U – Diamondhead, and Y – Madison. P.E.O. is a philanthropic …

Source: Gazebo Gazette - Mississippi - Neutral
Published on 17:10 GMT

2 puppies quarantined after bat tests positive for rabies in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two puppies were quarantined after having potential exposure to a bat that tested positive for rabies virus in North Mississippi. On Tuesday, the Mississippi Board of Animal Health announced that they were notified by the …

Source: WDAM - Mississippi - Pending
Published on 19:18 GMT

Education Brief: University of Mississippi students receive highest academic award

OXFORD – The University of Mississippi selected more than 90 students to receive a 2025 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university’s highest academic award. Hailey Beard, of Caledonia, majoring in integrated marketing communications, was named a …

Source: The Dispatch - Mississippi - Pending
Published on 22:37 GMT

Gun found in student’s backpack at elementary school in Mississippi

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — School administrators found a handgun in a student’s backpack in Starkville, Mississippi. It happened Tuesday morning at Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Another student alerted administrators, and staff members found the gun. …

Source: WTOK - Mississippi - Pending
Published on 16:13 GMT

First responders honored for saving life of Mississippi firefighter

By Crystal Tisme Click here for updates on this story CANTON, Mississippi (WAPT) — The Canton Fire Department honored first responders responsible for saving a firefighter’s life. It happened early last month when the fire department received a call …

Source: KRDO - Colorado - Neutral
Published on 16:43 GMT

Meridian holds Law Enforcement Torch Run ahead of Mississippi Special Olympics

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Special Olympics will be May 9th-11th. Tuesday, local law enforcement held the torch running ceremony in Meridian. The torch begins north and works through the state and down to the coast before the games begin on …

Source: WTOK - Mississippi - Pending
Published on 19:47 GMT

American Idol star Jamal Roberts to perform in South Mississippi

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - American Idol contestant and Merdian native Jamal Roberts will perform at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi. Roberts will take the stage on Friday, August 8, at 7 p.m. Roberts is currently in the Top 7 on American Idol, and is …

Source: WLOX - Mississippi - Neutral
Published on 21:14 GMT

Interview: Mississippi Market to showcase artists and artwork on May 10 in Tupelo

Source: WTVA 9 News - Mississippi - Pending