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06/19/2026

A Mississippi man was fired from his job after a TikTok video with over 24 million views went viral.

A Mississippi man has lost his job after calling the police on a father who was helping his young daughters use a women's restroom.

06/19/2026

Fueled by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, a stalling thunderstorm dumped up to ten inches of rain on Covington County, Mississippi, triggering a historic flash flood emergency that submerged major highways, flooded properties, and forced overnight water rescues.

The storm dumped an estimated seven to ten inches of rain over the Seminary area in just six hours, causing an exceedingly rare 150- to 200-year flood event.

06/18/2026

The Meridian Police Department has arrested 31-year-old Mahognea Lamecceha Perry on charges of Aggravated Domestic Violence and Arson following a public appeal for assistance and a diligent investigation.

Following a diligent investigation, law enforcement officers and investigators successfully located and apprehended Perry, safely resolving the case.

06/18/2026

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, threatens Mississippi with several days of severe weather, including potential tornadoes and heavy rainfall that could trigger life-threatening flash floods.

The National Weather Service warns that the state of Mississippi faces isolated thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts, hail, and the potential for weak tornadoes through Friday.

06/17/2026

Yum! Brands is selling the struggling Pizza Hut chain to a private equity firm in a major sale that impacts multiple locations in the Meridian area.

Yum! Brands says the private equity firm LongRange Capital is buying Pizza Hut for $1.5 billion.

06/16/2026

A new Mississippi law requiring minors aged 13 and older to be automatically tried as adults if they possess a firearm during an alleged violent crime has drawn strong support from law enforcement for increasing accountability.

Recommended by Attorney General Lynn Fitch to reduce strain on the state's youth courts, the law also targets adults who traffic fi****ms to juveniles and holds parents of children under

06/15/2026

The milestone 2026 Rockin' Acceptance benefit concert will take place this Saturday in Laurel, featuring live music and a raffle to raise vital funds for TEAAM Autism and Kamp Kaleidoscope programs.

The Rockin' Acceptance 2026 benefit concert kicks off Saturday, June 20, at 4 p.m., raising vital funds for autism acceptance and programs.

06/15/2026

Alabama voters will head to the polls Tuesday for multiple key runoff elections, highlighted by a contentious race for lieutenant governor alongside crucial Senate and attorney general contests.

Voters will make their voices heard in a tightly contested race for lieutenant governor between Wes Allen and John Wahl.

06/12/2026

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06/12/2026

The Meridian Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 31-year-old Mahognea Lamecceha Perry, who is considered dangerous and is wanted for aggravated domestic violence.

Mahognea Lamecceha Perry, 31, is wanted for aggravated domestic violence.