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It’s a deal: Mississippi teacher pay plan awaits final votes

Thursday, March 17 by Breck Riley

Mississippi House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a plan to boost some of the lowest teacher salaries in the nation.They reached the deal Wednesday. The plan will come up for final votes in the two chambers in coming days.It would provide an average... Read More.

Video Stream: Leake Academy vs Kosciusko

Monday, March 14 by Breck Riley

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Reeves: Logjam on tax cut could force a special session

Monday, March 14 by Breck Riley

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he's not ruling out a special legislative session to push for eliminating the income tax if the House and Senate reach an impasse.The two chambers are advancing different versions of tax cut bills.They need a single plan to send... Read More.

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Mississippi moves toward reviving an initiative process

Wednesday, March 9 by Breck Riley

Mississippi legislators are working to revive a way for people to petition to put issues on the statewide ballot.This is happening months after the state Supreme Court found the state’s old initiative process was out of date.Senators on Tuesday adopted a version of House... Read More.

Neshoba County native named ACM’s Songwriter of the Year

Tuesday, March 8 by Breck Riley

A Neshoba County native has been honored by the Academy of Country Music.Hardy took home the ACM Award for Songwriter of the Year during Monday's awards show.The Neshoba Central alum has written some of the biggest songs in country music over the past few... Read More.

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Photo: Pipeline blowdown on 43 South

Friday, March 4 by Breck Riley

Travelers on Hwy 43 south may have gotten a fire show during their morning commute Friday.A scheduled pipeline blowdown filled the sky with flames near the Attala - Leake County line.Blowdowns are scheduled maintenance on a pipeline where gas is released so work can... Read More.

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AUDIO STREAM – Jackson Prep vs Leake Academy – MAIS Overall Tournament Championship Game

Wednesday, March 2 by Breck Riley

https://youtu.be/9ObIQsncKR0*Another audio stream can be found HERE.

American Idol winner to highlight 2022 Neshoba County Entertainment lineup

Wednesday, March 2 by Breck Riley

The Neshoba County Fair has announced the full entertainment lineup for this year's event.The lineup was announced in a video on the fair's official Facebook page. (See below)This year's lineup includes American Idol winner Scott McCreery, the ACM award winning group Sawyer Brown,... Read More.

Mississippi teacher pay survives legislators’ political spat

Wednesday, March 2 by Breck Riley

Mississippi teacher pay raise bills were in danger as legislators engaged in a political showdown.Hours before a big deadline Tuesday, Senate committees voted to keep the issue alive.Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar says teachers don't need to be pawns. He says House committees... Read More.

Economist: Federal money boosted Mississippi income in 2020

Tuesday, March 1 by Breck Riley

Employment in Mississippi decreased during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.But, an expert says personal income in the state increased during that time because of federal payments that were intended to head off a steep decline in the national economy.State economist... Read More.

AUDIO STREAM ON-DEMAND: Hartfield Academy vs Leake Academy

Tuesday, March 1 by Breck Riley

Several area teams advance to basketball semi-finals

Monday, February 28 by Breck Riley

Several area basketball teams have advanced to the semi-finals of the MHSAA State Tournament.Area teams advancing include:1A - McAdams Bulldogs 2A - Lake Lady Hornets 2A - Choctaw County Chargers 3A - Union Lady Yellowjackets 4A - Choctaw Central Lady Warriors 4A -... Read More.