Two People Die in Multi-Car Crash in Newton County

NEWTON COUNTY, Miss.--Two people died in a Saturday night wreck in Newton County. The crash happened on I-20 in the eastbound lanes, and involved four cars, one of which burned. It was unclear how the wreck happened. The Mississippi Highway Patrol, Newton County Sheriff's Dept., and... Read More.
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Leake Co. Deputies Help Woman Who Loses Brakes

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woman reported losing her brakes and headlights shortly after 8 p.m. Friday, on Hwy. 35 in Lake County. It happened when the woman, who was driving a Ford F150, was near Estes Mill Rd. Deputies and the Highway Patrol both advised the woman to... Read More.
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Guilty Pleas in 2023 Choctaw Reservation Murder

PEARL RIVER, Miss.--Three people charged in a 2023 killing in the Pearl River community on the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court. Michael Shaffer, Sr., 48, and Montero Willis, 22, admitted to shooting and killing a person on the... Read More.
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Congress of Country Music May Change Central Mississippi

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music will soon show his 20,000 item strong collection of country music artifacts, amassed over his lifetime. A ribbon-cutting is planned in Neshoba County today for the new building.  Stuart said he began collecting items from the days of... Read More.
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Thompson Would Accept Presidential Pardon, If Offered

WASHINGTON--Congressman Bennie Thompson, who represents the Mississippi Delta and Attala and Leake counties, in Washington, and who was head of the Jan. 6 Committee, told CNN he would accept a preemptive pardon from Pres. Biden, if it were offered. "It's his prerogative. If he offers... Read More.
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Trailer Fire Near Walnut Grove

WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A trailer was reported on fire Friday night near Walnut Grove. Volunteer firefighters from three departments were dispatched Friday night just after 9:30 for the fire, which was on Smith Rd. Firefighters requested after arriving that Central Electric be notified.  
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McCool Now Missing Four Years

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Heather McCool has now been missing for four years. The Winston County and Neshoba County Sheriff's Dept. are still investigating her disappearance. McCool, of Winston County, went missing Dec. 6, 2020. She was last seen at her boyfriend's place on Mars Hill Rd. near... Read More.
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Branning Declared Winner in Runoff Supreme Court Election

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--State Sen. Jenifer Branning was declared the winner Friday in the Nov. 26, runoff election for Mississippi Supreme Court, District 1, Seat 3. Branning defeated incumbent Jim Kitchens by a narrow margin, similar to the general election, which caused the runoff. Branning, an attorney from... Read More.
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What It Might Take to Save Some Mississippi Farms

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Mississippi's drought hit some of the state's farmers hard and Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is asking Congress to provide relief so some operations don't go under. “It is absolutely essential that Congress provide emergency assistance for agricultural producers before the end of this year.  Even... Read More.
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