As parts of northern and central Mississippi recover from the recent severe winter weather, in recognition of Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is encouraging the public to not let their guards down and prepare for the dangers of... Read More.

Mississippi’s statewide flu rate continues edging upward and now only seven states are seeing more flu than we are.   At the same time, there’s been a dramatic decrease in cases in the public health district which historically has been Mississippi’s flu hotspot. The State Health... Read More.

Shelby Henderson has opened a new jewelry store in the former location of Evon's Jewelry. Shelby brings multiple years of experience to the new store. Pearl River Jewelers will offer jewelry repairs, from replacing watch batteries to resetting gemstones in their sockets. Shelby's services... Read More.

PHILADELPHIA, Miss. — A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a methamphetamine distribution charge. According to court records, 67-year-old Billy Thomas Pike Jr. was sentenced to 210 months in prison for possession with intent... Read More.

The Leake Academy boys and girls basketball teams are set to continue their postseason run this week as they compete in the MAIS 3A State Tournament. Both teams will take the court Thursday, Feb. 12 at Kirk Academy in Grenada, with spots in the state... Read More.

LOUISVILLE, Miss.--A flatbed truck that belongs to the Louisville Fire Dept. was stolen Friday, said the Winston County Sheriff's Dept. in a Facebook post. Law enforcement officers around central Mississippi were also notified Friday evening about 7:30 of the theft and asked to be on... Read More.

The Leake Academy Rebels won the North 3A Championship tonight in West Point defeating the Black Knights of West Memphis Tennessee by 4 points, 65-61 to advance as the number one seed from the north in the 3A State Tournament next week in Grenada.... Read More.