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11/04/2025

PreLabs, LLC has taken ownership of the escaped Jasper County monkeys, confirming they are disease-free, while recovery efforts continue for the two remaining animals.

https://www.twinstates.news/news/local/prelabs-takes-ownership-of-escaped-jasper-county-monkeys-recovery-ongoing/article_7e7f59ee-a687-494a-82a3-8543888ad973.html

11/03/2025

UPDATE: Two monkeys are still on the loose in Jasper County; if you see one, please call 9-1-1: authorities.

https://www.twinstates.news/news/local/escaped-monkey-shot-by-jasper-county-woman-fearing-for-children-s-safety/article_01e44ee9-5145-4e36-bd67-20508de18873.html

11/03/2025

The Simmons-Wright Company is hosting its 2025 Vendor Fair on November 8, offering food, games, and local shopping for the whole family in Toomsuba.

https://www.twinstates.news/news/local/simmons-wright-to-host-2025-vendor-fair-in-toomsuba-with-food-fun-shopping/article_0708075e-1ab2-415f-9b0c-d7a5848b188a.html

11/03/2025

A Heidelberg woman shot and killed one of the escaped Jasper County monkeys, saying she feared for her children’s safety after the animals fled a highway crash last week.

Jessica Bond Ferguson of Heidelberg said her son, 16, spotted the animal in their yard, prompting her to grab her firearm and phone before stepping outside.

10/31/2025

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10/30/2025

Crews in Philadelphia, Mississippi, will begin installing a new roundabout on State Route 16 next week, with temporary closures and detours in place through June 30.

Temporary closures in Philadelphia will begin on State Route 16 next Tuesday, with detours in place while the work is completed.

10/30/2025

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, giving an extra hour of sleep while signaling shorter days and earlier sunsets.

The change marks the return to Standard Time, signaling shorter days and earlier sunsets.

10/30/2025

Extra Table is calling on Mississippians to donate emergency funds to help provide meals for families facing hunger amid the ongoing government shutdown.

https://www.twinstates.news/homepage/extra-table-ramps-up-efforts-to-fight-hunger-across-mississippi/article_c5c42714-6668-4942-a6fc-195e62b53629.html

10/29/2025

Pearl River Resort’s Silver Star Hotel & Casino will temporarily close in November for upgrades, including elevator improvements and guest room renovations.

Pearl River Resort's Silver Star Hotel & Casino will temporarily close from November 3–8 and again from November 24–26.

10/29/2025

Families and fitness enthusiasts will gather at Bonita Lakes on November 1 for the State Games of Mississippi’s Pumpkin Run, featuring costume contests, kids’ races, and a 5K competition.

https://www.twinstates.news/news/local/pumpkin-run-returns-to-meridians-bonita-lakes-with-family-fun-festive-flair/article_4321a9ea-6cfc-43bf-b2c2-891688b2a1cc.html

10/28/2025

A truck carrying monkeys from Tulane University crashed on I-59 in Jasper County, with authorities securing the scene due to the animals’ aggressive behavior and disease risk.

The animals, which weigh approximately 40 pounds each, are considered aggressive toward humans and require specialized protective equipment to handle safely.

10/28/2025

The 2025 Soulé Live Steam Festival in downtown Meridian will showcase working steam engines, historic machinery, and early industrial tools at the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum.

The event celebrates America’s last intact steam engine factory, giving visitors a chance to see working steam engines, historic machinery, and early industrial tools.