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The Mississippi State Department of Health is urging women to schedule regular breast cancer screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, noting that the state faces low screening rates and nearly 400 breast cancer deaths annually.

Mississippi urges breast screenings to fight high mortality rate Mississippi has one of the lowest screening rates in the country, alongside one of the highest mortality rates from breast cancer. Nearly 400 women in Mississippi die from breast cancer

The Newton County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help to identify a suspect captured on camera during a Sunday morning burglary at the Conehatta Dollar General.

Newton Co. Sheriff's Dept. seeks suspect in Conehatta Dollar General burglary The Newton County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in connection with an early morning burglary at a local store over the weekend.

The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia will host the Neshoba Now Showcase on Sunday, Nov. 15, featuring performances by area students, Boys & Girls Club members, and a special appearance by The Little Mercies.

Philadelphia, MS theater hosting 2026 Neshoba Now Showcase on Nov. 15 The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, will host the Neshoba Now Showcase on November 15, highlighting the creative talents of local youth across Neshoba County and the surrounding area.

The East Mississippi Veterans Park will host the Vietnam Memorial Wall and the Cost of Freedom Tribute starting next week.

East Mississippi Veterans Park to host traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall The two traveling displays offer visitors an opportunity to honor military service members and learn more about American history and the sacrifices made to preserve freedom.

The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, falling far short of expectations amid downward revisions to previous months' payroll gains.

US economy adds just 29K jobs in September as unemployment rises The Labor Department released a disappointing September jobs report Friday, revealing that the U.S. economy added far fewer jobs than expected.

Downtown Meridian will host its next Full Moon on 5th block party on Friday, October 2, featuring live music by the S***k Monkees.

Full Moon on 5th Block Party returns to Meridian Oct. 2 The free, community event takes place on 5th Street, between 22nd and 23rd Avenues, under string lights and two illuminated giant moons.

Officials in Alabama and other states are implementing temporary gas tax holidays to help drivers offset fuel prices that have surged by 50 percent since the start of the conflict in Iran.

Alabama, other states approve gas tax holidays to ease pain at pump Officials in states throughout the country are working to assist drivers at the pump.

Still debating whether or not to head down to Laurel for Saturday's downtown festival? http://TwinStates.news has an update.

https://www.twinstates.news/news/things_to_do/laurels-2026-loblolly-festival-returns-oct-3-with-live-music-food/article_e44bd8c7-f39e-4490-9233-bd9159b8949b.html

Laurel's 2026 Loblolly Festival returns Oct. 3 with live music, food Here's a road trip idea from Twin States News.

The 2026 Laurel Loblolly Festival will take place in downtown Laurel on Saturday, October 3, featuring hundreds of vendors, food, activities, and live music.

Laurel's 2026 Loblolly Festival returns Oct. 3 with live music, food Here's a road trip idea from Twin States News.

🍎✨ AND THE GOLDEN APPLE GOES TO… PAIGE RANDALL! ✨🍎
Help us give a HUGE congratulations to Paige Randall of West Lauderdale Elementary School, our September Golden Apple Teacher of the Month! 🎉👏
Your passion, heart, and dedication to your students are what make great teachers GOLDEN! 💛📚
Congratulations, Mrs. Randall! We’re so excited to celebrate YOU! 🍎🏆