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The Amory School District named its new athletics director.

Amory names Linzy Patterson as athletics director

The Amory School District named its new athletics director.

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Two suspects arrested in connection with the theft of France’s crown jewels from the Louvre museum have admitted involvement in the heist and have been remanded in custody.

Louvre heist suspects have admitted involvement in jewels theft

Paris (CNN) — Two suspects arrested in connection with the theft of France’s crown jewels from the Louvre museum have admitted involvement in the heist and have been remanded in

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The Lafayette County Animal Shelter in Oxford is a new shelter focused on rescuing and rehoming animals while promoting responsible pet ownership.

Interview: New animal shelter opens in Lafayette County

The Lafayette County Animal Shelter in Oxford is a new open-admission shelter focused on rescuing and rehoming animals while promoting responsible pet ownership.

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The 52nd annual Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival is set to offer a week of events celebrating sweet potatoes.

Interview: Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival on Nov. 2-8

The 52nd annual Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival is set to offer a week of events celebrating sweet potatoes.

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In Haiti, at least 25 people have died because of flooding in Petit-Goâve.

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead in trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica. The storm made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane, with winds reaching 185 miles

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Investigators continue to seek information about multiple auto burglaries in Lowndes County.

Information sought about Lowndes County auto burglaries

Investigators continue to seek information about multiple auto burglaries in Lowndes County.

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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 3h

A local robotics team is getting a major boost thanks to a generous donation from the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Tupelo elementary school robotics team receives $2,500 from TVA

A local robotics team is getting a major boost thanks to a generous donation from the Tennessee Valley Authority.

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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 3h

The company behind a controversial asphalt plant in Lafayette County has decided not to build the facility in rural farmland.

Asphalt plant announces new location for facility in Lafayette County

The company behind a controversial asphalt plant in Lafayette County has decided not to build the facility in rural farmland.

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A Tuesday night wreck killed a Tishomingo County man.

Young Tishomingo County man killed in Tuesday night wreck

A Tuesday night wreck killed a Tishomingo County man.

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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 5h

COMING UP - WTVA will be inside and outside the arena, providing coverage throughout the day. Event begins at 5 p.m. However, the media is not allowed to livestream the actual event.

JD Vance to speak at Turning Point USA event at Ole Miss on Wednesday

Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak at Ole Miss on Oct. 29.

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Halloween inflatables can significantly increase electric bills due to their constant power usage.

Halloween inflatables could spike electric bills

Halloween inflatables can significantly increase electric bills due to their constant power usage.

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October may be winding down, but there’s still time to sip for a cause. Queen's Reward Meadery is offering a special drink called the “Berry Brave” slushie.

Drink pink in honor of breast cancer awareness

October may be winding down, but there’s still time to sip for a cause. Queen's Reward Meadery is offering a special drink called the “Berry Brave” slushie.

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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 19h

The Tupelo Police Athletic League is hosting a neon glow-in-the-dark event for students on Halloween night as part of their fifth quarter initiative.

First Responders: Tupelo police hosts glow-in-the-dark Halloween event for local teens

The Tupelo Police Athletic League is hosting a neon glow-in-the-dark event for students on Halloween night as part of their fifth quarter initiative.

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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 19h

Hatley at Hamilton is the WTVA Friday Night Fever Game of the Week. Avery Hillard will be LIVE from the game on Friday afternoon.

WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 20h

The Aberdeen School District held an event to honor local faith and community leaders for their support of students and families.

Aberdeen honors pastors for supporting students and families

The Aberdeen School District held an event to honor local faith and community leaders for their support of students and families.

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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 21h

UPDATE - Truck driver told law enforcement that monkeys were dangerous, the sheriff’s department stated. Tulane University says monkeys are not infectious.

Monkeys escaped after crash in south Mississippi; all but 1 ‘destroyed’

A truck transporting monkeys crashed in south Mississippi.

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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 21h

Law enforcement arrested a fourth suspect for a large copper theft in Clay County.

Fourth suspect arrested for TVA copper theft in Clay County

Law enforcement arrested a fourth suspect for a large copper theft in Clay County.

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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 22h

UPDATE - "The primates in question belong to another entity and are not infectious," Tulane University stated.

Monkeys escaped after crash in south Mississippi; all but 1 ‘destroyed’

A truck transporting monkeys crashed in south Mississippi.

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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 22h

A shooting in Louisville wounded one person and resulted in the arrests of two people, including a teenager.

2 arrested after shooting in Louisville

A shooting in Louisville wounded one person and resulted in the arrests of two people, including a teenager.

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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 23h

UPDATE - All but one of the monkeys “have been destroyed,” the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department announced at 2:48 p.m.

Infected, aggressive monkeys escaped after crash in south Mississippi; all but 1 ‘destroyed’

A truck transporting infected and aggressive monkeys crashed in south Mississippi, and some of the animals reportedly escaped.

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WTVA 9 News @wtva9news.bsky.social · 23h

A truck transporting infected and aggressive monkeys crashed in south Mississippi, and some of the animals reportedly escaped.

Infected, aggressive monkeys on loose after crash in south Mississippi

A truck transporting infected and aggressive monkeys crashed in south Mississippi, and some of the animals reportedly escaped.

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Starkville is preparing for its annual holiday events, including a Christmas parade and holiday market.

Interview: Starkville gears up for Christmas parade with school district honor

Starkville is preparing for its annual holiday events, including a Christmas parade and holiday market.

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Hurricane Melissa made landfall around 1 p.m. ET Tuesday near New Hope, Jamaica, as a 185 mph Category 5 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Devastating category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

(CNN) - Hurricane Melissa made landfall around 1 p.m. ET Tuesday near New Hope, Jamaica, as a 185 mph Category 5 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library is hosting two holiday-themed events to engage the community.

Interview: Columbus-Lowndes Public Library hosting Halloween events

The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library is hosting two holiday-themed events to engage the community.

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Vice President JD Vance and Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk are scheduled to speak at Ole Miss on Wednesday afternoon. Charlie Kirk was scheduled to come to Ole Miss, but was shot and killed last month in Utah.

JD Vance to speak at Turning Point USA event at Ole Miss on Wednesday

Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak at Ole Miss on Oct. 29.

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