Author: Breck Riley
Governor: Virus cases down in 80% of Mississippi counties
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says new cases of the coronavirus are declining in more than 80% of the state's 82 counties.
The Republican governor said Thursday that the decrease is a result of residents’ commitment to wearing masks and social distancing.
He urged Mississippians not to... Read More.
Thousands of dollars in fake money found in Kosciusko
Several fake $100 bills have been found in and around Kosciusko.
Chief of Police Hebert Dew said several people have turned in stacks of the fake bills to the police department.
If the money were real, Dew estimates it would be around $14,000 to $15,000.
Some locations... Read More.
Audio: Callie Prince on “The Main Event”
It was a fun morning on Kicks 96.7 and Breezy 101.1. Philadelphia's own Callie Prince performed live on-air with LollyDude and Breck Riley. It was a special simulcast between “The Main Event” and “Good Morning Kosciusko.” Listen to the segments below.
State Health Officer issues immediate statewide isolation order for anyone diagnose with COVID-19
Today State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs MD, MPH, issued a statewide order for the Isolation of Individuals Diagnosed with COVID-19 effective immediately.
The Order – issued to everyone living in Mississippi – stipulates that anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 must immediately isolate at home.
Dobbs explains, “We... Read More.
Attala County man arrested for second degree murder
An Attala County man is behind bard on murder charges.
Attala County Sheriff Tim Nail said that on Wednesday, July 29 deputies responded to a disturbance call on Attala Road 4127 in Sallis to the Pollyana McMillan residence.
The altercation led to the arrest of John... Read More.
Audio On-Demand: Riley Green On The Neshoba County Fair Virtual Concert Stage On Kicks96
Even though there’s no Neshoba County Fair, the concerts are still happening on Kicks 96.7.
Last night, country music newcomer Riley Greeb took the virtual stage for the No Fair Fair Deal Concert Series brought to you by the good guys at Griffis Motors.
Also, 2018... Read More.
Unions sue USDA over faster chicken plant production speeds
Unions representing workers at 10 chicken processing plants in six states are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to challenge a policy that allows companies to increase production speeds that the unions say puts workers at risk.
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union... Read More.
Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday set for this weekend
Shoppers in Mississippi will once again get a break on the back to school shopping with the annual Sales Tax Holiday.
Beginning Friday, July 31 at 12:01 AM, shoppers in the Magnolia State won't have to pay sales tax on certain clothing and footwear items... Read More.
Choctaw chief chosen to help design new Mississippi flag
The chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will help design a new Mississippi state flag that does not include the Confederate battle emblem.
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves Friday announced Friday that he is appointing Chief Cyrus Ben, a retired teacher and an insurance... Read More.
State Health Department to host one-stop curbside event for back-to-school forms
In order to accommodate busy parents gearing up for the new school year, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will host a one-stop curbside event for required school entry/registration forms.
This special two-week event will allow parents to get a copy of their child’s... Read More.
Gov. Reeves: Bars must stop serving alcohol at 11, six more counties added to list of hotspots
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his amended Safe Return order, establishing additional measures on social gatherings and events to protect public health as COVID-19 cases rise across the state.
Closely monitoring data from the Mississippi State Department of Health and consulting with our state health... Read More.
