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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 11h
Renasant Bank has committed to giving $240,000 over the next six years to benefit high school programs in Mooreville, Saltillo and Shannon.
Renasant Bank provides $240,000 donation to Lee County high schools
Renasant Bank has committed to giving $240,000 over the next six years to benefit high school programs in Mooreville, Saltillo and Shannon.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 12h
Four new storm shelters have been installed at the Palmetto Old Union Fire Station to provide a safe haven for the community during severe weather.
New storm shelters in Palmetto offer refuge from severe weather
Four new storm shelters have been installed at the Palmetto Old Union Fire Station to provide a safe haven for the community during severe weather.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 13h
Mississippi State University is preparing for its annual T.K. Martin Center Trick or Trot event.
Interview: Trick or Trot event supports MSU's T.K. Martin Center
Mississippi State University is preparing for its annual T.K. Martin Center Trick or Trot event.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 13h
West Point High School is stepping up homecoming security in the wake of two deadly homecoming shootings in Mississippi.

West Point beefs up homecoming security after deadly shootings in other parts of Mississippi
West Point High School is stepping up homecoming security in the wake of two deadly homecoming shootings in Mississippi.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 14h
The FBI said a fifth person has been arrested in a weekend shooting in Mississippi that left six people dead and more than a dozen injured.
5th arrest made in connection with shooting that left 6 dead in Mississippi, FBI says
The FBI said a fifth person has been arrested in a weekend shooting in Mississippi that left six people dead and more than a dozen injured. Terrogernal S. Martin was
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 15h
Mississippi wildlife officials confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in Prentiss County.
Chronic wasting disease found in Prentiss County
Mississippi wildlife officials confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Prentiss County.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 15h
Police seized more than 55 pounds of marijuana in Tupelo.
55 pounds of marijuana seized in Tupelo
Police seized more than 55 pounds of marijuana in Tupelo.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 16h
The WTVA Friday Night Fever Game of the Week is Aberdeen at Nettleton. Avery Hilliard WTVA will be LIVE from Nettleton on Friday afternoon.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 16h
An Oregon judge has issued a bench warrant for Javontae Harris, a Baldwyn, Mississippi fugitive, after he failed to appear in court.
Oregon judge issues warrant for Baldwyn shooting suspect
An Oregon judge has issued a bench warrant for Javontae Harris, a Baldwyn, Mississippi fugitive, after he failed to appear in court.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 17h
Downtown Tupelo is hosting the 26th annual Tupelo Chili Fest and Family Fun Day as part of the Fall into Tupelo 2025 campaign.
Interview: Tupelo Chili Fest spices up downtown with family fun and games
Downtown Tupelo is hosting the 26th annual Tupelo Chili Fest and Family Fun Day as part of the Fall into Tupelo 2025 campaign.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 18h
Tanya Carter spoke with new WTVA reporter Ta'Niya McQueen.
Interview: Meet new WTVA reporter Ta'Niya McQueen
Tanya Carter spoke with new WTVA reporter Ta'Niya McQueen.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 18h
The Hope Gala, themed "Denim and Diamonds," is set to raise funds for S.A.F.E. with support from prominent sponsors and features auctions and entertainment.
Interview: Hope Gala supports S.A.F.E. Inc.
The Hope Gala, themed "Denim and Diamonds," is set to raise funds for S.A.F.E. with support from prominent sponsors and features auctions and entertainment.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 19h
A judge sentenced a Hatley man to 25 years in prison for a 2024 murder.
Hatley man sentenced for 2024 murder
A judge sentenced a Hatley man to 25 years in prison for a 2024 murder.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 19h
Instagram is further cracking down on what millions of young people can see on the platform, aligning its “Teen Accounts” safety settings with the guidelines for PG-13 movies.
Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update
New York (CNN) — Instagram is further cracking down on what millions of young people can see on the platform, aligning its “Teen Accounts” safety settings with the guidelines for
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 20h
UPDATE - The high school volleyball championship matchups are set. The games begin Thursday.
Mississippi high school volleyball championships set for Oct. 16-17
Mississippi high school state volleyball championships are set for Oct. 16-17 at Mississippi College in Clinton.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 21h
A Monday afternoon crash killed a Reform woman.
Reform woman killed in Monday wreck
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) identified the woman as Edith Gault, 78.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 21h
Lane Kiffin and Jeff Lebby’s programs are preparing for big road games against Georgia and Florida, respectively.
Kiffin, Lebby prepare for big road games this week
Lane Kiffin and Jebby Lebby’s programs are preparing for big road games against Georgia and Florida, respectively.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 21h
The FBI says four people have been arrested, three of them on murder charges, in a weekend shooting that left six people dead and more than a dozen injured in a small Mississippi town.
4 arrests made in connection with mass shooting that left 6 dead in Mississippi, FBI says
The FBI says four people have been arrested, three of them on murder charges, in a weekend shooting that left six people dead and more than a dozen injured in
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 21h
Lane Kiffin and Jebby Lebby’s programs are preparing for big road games against Georgia and Florida, respectively.
Kiffin, Lebby prepare for big road games this week
Lane Kiffin and Jebby Lebby’s programs are preparing for big road games against Georgia and Florida, respectively.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 21h
The Chickasaw Development Foundation has opened a new welcome center in a historic building in downtown Houston, funded by a USDA grant.
New welcome center opens in Houston
The Chickasaw Development Foundation has opened a new welcome center in a historic building in downtown Houston, funded by a USDA grant.
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Locals in Tupelo celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day by honoring Chickasaw leader Piomingo with cultural events and a wreath-laying ceremony.
Tupelo celebrates Piomingo Day, honoring Chickasaw leader
Locals in Tupelo celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day by honoring Chickasaw leader Piomingo with cultural events and a wreath-laying ceremony.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 1d
Local pastors emphasize the importance of instilling family values and community involvement to curb the trend of young people resorting to gun violence.
Pastors urge family values after Mississippi gun violence
Local pastors emphasize the importance of instilling family values and community involvement to curb the trend of young people resorting to gun violence.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 1d
The Mississippi High School Activities Association urges schools to stop on-campus tailgating in the wake of several deadly incidents across the state.
MHSAA recommends no on-campus tailgating in wake of deadly incidents
The Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) urges schools to stop on-campus tailgating in the wake of several deadly incidents across the state.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 1d
SONIC Drive-In donated $10,000 to support classroom projects in Houston-area schools.
SONIC donates $10,000 to support Houston schools
SONIC Drive-In donated $10,000 to support classroom projects in Houston-area schools.
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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 1d
A gas station robbery in Tupelo resulted in a man’s arrest.
Gas station robbery resulted in Tupelo man’s arrest
A gas station robbery in Tupelo resulted in a man’s arrest.
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