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FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it plans to roll back some of the restrictions on commercial flights it implemented at 40 major U.S. airports during the shutdown, Associated Press says.
New baby box installed in Booneville
Saving the life of a newborn is made a little easier in Booneville.
Tupelo Police report an increase in fentanyl-laced drugs
Another area city is warning about an influx of potent, fentanyl-laced drugs.
Boil water notice issued for Mathiston area in Webster Co.
The town of Mathiston has issued a boil water notice for the Spring Valley Water Association and the Mathiston area until Monday, November 17.
Traffic stop leads to a drug bust in Itawamba Co.
Two people are in jail after a traffic stop in Fulton led to the discovery of a felonious amount of Methamphetamine.
MUW hosts Flannel Fiesta for first gen students on campus
Mississippi University for Women is celebrating some modern-day trailblazers.
Okolona Separate School District now under state control
The Mississippi State Board of Education announced today that it has placed the Okolona Separate School District into a District of Transformation.
SNAP Benefits to officially reopen in Mississippi and Alabama
The reopening of the Federal government will mean the return of SNAP benefits for recipients in Mississippi and Alabama.
Investigations underway after several auto burglaries in Lafayette Co.
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office is investigating several auto burglaries that occurred in subdivisions on Highway 30 East.
Police warn citizens about a dangerous drug mixture in Sulligent
The Sulligent Police Department is warning citizens that a recent batch of drugs, such as Methamphetamine or Cocaine, is suspected of being mixed with a powerful synthetic opioid such as Fentanyl.
Lee Co. Northeast Mississippi Hunger Coalition holds chicken giveaway
Although the U.S. government shutdown is over, there are still many households waiting for paychecks or SNAP benefits.
MSU & Ole Miss go head-to-head in Tupelo Bank of Ideas challenge
The rivalry between MSU and Ole Miss went from the football field , to the boardroom today.
MSU & Ole Miss Student Associations collaborate with food drive
The rivalry between MSU and Ole Miss went from the football field, to the boardroom today.
A Columbus resident is frustrated about dumping issues
Most property owners like to keep things looking nice, but some Lowndes County residents are dealing with a problem that is unsightly and possibly unhealthy, and they're wondering what can be done about it.