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3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation

3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation

Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
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Emergency Sewer Cave-In Closes 17th Street in Gulfport for Repairs

Emergency Sewer Cave-In Closes 17th Street in Gulfport for Repairs

A section of 17th Street in Gulfport, Mississippi, between 23rd and 24th Avenues, has been closed due to an emergency sewer cave-in. The closure, located just south of the Harrison County Courthouse, began at 8 a.m. on Wednesday and is expected to last until 3 p.m. on Friday, weather permitting. Drivers are advised to use detours, specifically 24th Avenue, 19th Street, and 23rd Avenue, and to exercise caution when traveling in the vicinity of the repair work. The emergency repairs are critical to address the structural integrity of the sewer system and ensure public safety.
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Sean Payton Reflects on Saints' Emotional Superdome Return Post-Hurricane Katrina

Sean Payton Reflects on Saints' Emotional Superdome Return Post-Hurricane Katrina

Sean Payton Reflects on Saints' Emotional Superdome Return Post-Hurricane Katrina
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Mystery illness forces final round cancellation of college golf event in Mississippi

Mystery illness forces final round cancellation of college golf event in Mississippi

The Ally golf tournament was canceled after a mystery illness caused vomiting and diarrhea among most of the teams.
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Isaias Is Coming: Here’s Where the Hurricane May Hit

Isaias Is Coming: Here’s Where the Hurricane May Hit

Tropical Storm Isaias is strengthening over the Gulf and could become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season as early as Thursday. Forecasters expect the storm to reach Category 1 or Category 2 strength Friday before turning northeast toward the northern Gulf Coast. Landfall is currently projected between Biloxi, Mississippi, and Panama City, Florida, late Friday or early Saturday. Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and possible tropical tornadoes could affect the Gulf Coast and Southeast. The exact track and strength remain uncertain, making the next few days critical for residents preparing for Isaias.
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Redistricting mess: Sen. Johnny DuPree, just elected to one seat, running for another

Redistricting mess: Sen. Johnny DuPree, just elected to one seat, running for another

Mississippi Sen. Johnny DuPree is running in a special election to fill a vacant seat after Sen. Juan Barnett's resignation
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Nissan Awards $40,000 Grant to Two Mississippi Museums to Support Student Field Trips

Nissan Awards $40,000 Grant to Two Mississippi Museums to Support Student Field Trips

Nissan Neighbors has awarded a $40,000 grant to the Foundation for Mississippi History. This funding is specifically designated to support student field trips to the Two Mississippi Museums—the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum—during the 2026-27 school year. The grant aims to offset costs associated with admission, transportation, and on-site lunches, thereby expanding access for thousands of students from Title I schools across the state. This initiative renews a long-standing partnership between Nissan and the museums, with Nissan having previously contributed $500,000 to support the museums' opening and ongoing educational access through the Nissan Foundation. The support ensures that young Mississippians can engage with the state's history without financial burden to students, families, or schools.
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety Building Imploded in Jackson

Mississippi Department of Public Safety Building Imploded in Jackson

The old Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) tower in Jackson, Mississippi, was demolished via implosion on Sunday morning. The building, which had been a fixture since 1976, was deemed unsafe by state officials due to years of sinking. Explosives were strategically placed throughout all five floors and detonated in sequence to bring down the structure. The demolition necessitated significant road closures, affecting Interstate 55 from Lakeland to Fortification Street and a portion of Woodrow Wilson Avenue, which began at 7:45 a.m. The implosion marks the end of an era for the building, which had served as a key state facility for decades before its structural integrity became compromised.
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Sean Payton reflects on 20-year anniversary of Superdome reopening

Sean Payton reflects on 20-year anniversary of Superdome reopening

Former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton reflected on the 20-year anniversary of the Superdome reopening after Hurricane Katrina.
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Will clocks fall back in 2026? Latest on daylight saving time changes

Will clocks fall back in 2026? Latest on daylight saving time changes

The Sunshine Protection Act is stalled, meaning Americans will likely turn their clocks back again this fall.
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Father, son charged amid investigation into Ole Miss student deaths

Father, son charged amid investigation into Ole Miss student deaths

A father and son face federal drug charges as investigators examine whether kratom-related products are linked to the deaths of two Ole Miss students.
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Biloxi Sea Temperature Warmer Than Average

Biloxi Sea Temperature Warmer Than Average

The sea temperature in Biloxi, Mississippi, today is recorded at 27.9°C (82.2°F), which is 1.8°C (3.4°F) warmer than the average for early October. This makes the water feel warm and inviting, similar to a heated indoor swimming pool. The weather in Biloxi is currently overcast with a temperature of 24°C (75°F), feeling like 25°C (77°F). Winds are coming from the northeast at 8 mph (13 km/h), and the sea state is smooth, providing ideal conditions for swimming and other water activities. The data was last updated on October 5, 2026.