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Multiple weekend events in Meridian have been rescheduled as Hurricane Isaias approaches land.

Hurricane Isaias forces rescheduling of Meridian area events Multiple weekend events have been rescheduled as Hurricane Isaias nears land.

The East Mississippi Veterans Park will host the Vietnam Memorial Wall and the Cost of Freedom Tribute, offering visitors an opportunity to honor service members and learn about the sacrifices made for American freedom.

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.

A new report from the Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality indicates 70% of working Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities. TwinStates.news has more on how this affects Mississippians.

https://www.twinstates.news/news/mississippi-grocery-costs-soar-as-inflation-hits-families-report-says/article_e8e450c8-8b76-4004-83c9-d0c1d004162b.html

Mississippi grocery costs soar as inflation hits families, report says Seven in ten Americans are having a hard time affording housing, groceries, medical bills, and childcare, the Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality’s new Family Economic Well-Being Index reports.

UPS is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers nationwide while introducing a PIN-protected delivery service to enhance package security.

UPS hiring 100K seasonal workers, adds PIN-protected delivery The temporary workers will help sort, move, and deliver packages during the holiday rush.

All aboard. 🚂 The Meridian Railroad Museum will host this year's Railfest on Saturday, November 7.

2026 Railfest set for November 7 at Meridian Railroad Museum The family-friendly event will feature model train vendors, tours of rolling stock, and miniature train rides for children.

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to rapidly intensify into a Category 2 hurricane before making landfall along the northern Gulf Coast between late Friday and early Saturday.

Tropical Storm Isaias threatens Gulf Coast as hurricane upgrade looms Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Bay of Campeche in the southern Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to rapidly intensify into a dangerous Category 2 hurricane before making

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.