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Leake County Pair Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges

Monday, November 8 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A Leake County pair was arrested last week on charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor. Court records and arrest records show the two were booked last Wednesday.Christian G. Cain, 18, of Hwy. 488, Carthage, was charged with rape and statutory... Read More.

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Philadelphia’s Newest Officer Is Named “Met”

Monday, November 8 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Philadelphia has a new officer on the force. His name is Met and he's a Belgian Malinois.He started with his partner Justin Wyatt, last week. The cost for a K-9 officer is about $20,000. Weyerhauser footed most of the bill for that with... Read More.

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A Curfew in Carthage: When Police Will Ask for Your Info

Monday, November 8 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A curfew has been put in place in Carthage. Mayor Maryann Vivians said the Board of Alderman voted in favor of the curfew last week."We have been having a problem with people going in cars and people walking through the neighborhood's that people... Read More.

Gas Prices Expected to Drop in Central Mississippi, But Not A Lot

Monday, November 8 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--You may be paying a little less for gas in central Mississippi this week. The state average has already dropped to $3.06 per gallon."Last week saw oil prices briefly fall back under $80 for the first time in weeks. While it wasn't enough... Read More.

Child Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Face

Friday, November 5 by Chris Davis

TCHULA, Miss.--A two year old boy accidentally shot himself in the face in Holmes County. It happened Wednesday in Tchula.The child is expected to survive and no charges have been filed, said Police Chief John Newton. Several family members were at home when it... Read More.

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Why Newton Schools May Add Metal Detectors

Thursday, November 4 by Chris Davis

NEWTON, Miss.--The Newton School District may be considering adding metal detectors.You may remember the shooting of Tylin Parker in September. He's just six years old and had his femur shattered when another student brought a gun to school and police say accidentally shot Parker.Our... Read More.

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No Thru Trucks: Why Kosciusko May Fine Some Truck Drivers

Thursday, November 4 by Chris Davis

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--The damage from 18 wheelers and big trucks coming through downtown Kosciusko has gotten to be too much for the mayor and board of alderman and they are now close to passing an ordinance that will impose a fine for drivers who are... Read More.

What the Senators Intend to Do About the Vaccine Mandate

Thursday, November 4 by Chris Davis

WASHINGTON--Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker are joining a group of senators trying to overturn the executive order that requires employers to require the vaccine as a condition of employment.The have joined what's called a Congressional Review Act (CRA) challenge. The CRA, the official process... Read More.

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Marcus Dupree’s Plans Do Not Include Paying Back the State

Wednesday, November 3 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Marcus Dupree says he earned the money and will not pay it back. The Philadelphia native has been accused of taking money from the same place as Brett Favre. But, Dupree's attorney, Matt Eichelberger, told WLBT his client earned his money."He provided a... Read More.

Hickman and Duong Headed for a Runoff for State Senate

Wednesday, November 3 by Chris Davis

LOUISVILLE, Miss.--Rod Hickman, an attorney from Noxubee County and Dr. Minh Duong, an eye doctor from Meridian, will be in a runoff for the state senate seat for District 32 for parts of Winston county and areas east of Philadelphia.They were the top two... Read More.

The Vaccine for Kids and the Governor’s Plans to Sue

Wednesday, November 3 by Chris Davis

STATE WIDE--The final approval for the COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5 to 11, was given by the CDC Tuesday, and the state is preparing to make the vaccine available for the parents and kids who are interested. You will most likely be able... Read More.

Medical Marijuana in Mississippi Still Not a Done Deal

Tuesday, November 2 by Chris Davis

STATE WIDE--Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that state lawmakers are not done negotiating a new medical marijuana bill to replace Initiative 65, which was voted on by the people and thrown out by the state Supreme Court. The main hang-up is how strong the... Read More.