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What To Do With the Money Once It Gets Here

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Mississippi is expected to get about $4.4 billion dollars over five years from that federal infrastructure package that was passed last week in Washington. While central Mississippi has many needs and priorities, it is still not clear how that money will be spent,... Read More.
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Coronavirus Death Reported in Central Mississippi

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Coronavirus deaths in this part of the state have been more of a rarity in the past month. But, one person was reported dead from the virus in Neshoba County, Tuesday, reported the Mississippi State Dept. of Health. That person was one of 25... Read More.
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Voter Turnout A Concern in Runoff Election

LOUISVILLE, Miss.--You're being encouraged to get out and vote in the runoff election for state Senate, which is Nov. 23. "The concern is, in a runoff election, traditionally, you have fewer people voting," said George Thomas, with the Council of Governments, talking to our newsgathering... Read More.
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Leake County Pair Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges

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”

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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Child Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Face

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

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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