Randy Bell, Author at Kicks96news.com - Central Mississippi News 24/7

Three Local School Districts Receive “A” Ratings

Tuesday, September 17 by Randy Bell

For the second year in a row, the local area has three top-rated school districts. The Neshoba County schools again led the way in the annual state accountability ratings, tied for 14th for the highest number of points among all public school districts in... Read More.

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UPDATE: Silver Alert Issued for Scott County Woman CANCELLED

Tuesday, September 17 by Randy Bell

Helen Gray has been found and is safe. The Silver Alert is cancelled.Earlier story:A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing woman in Scott County. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation says Helen Gray, 66, of Lake was last seen Sunday in Lake and... Read More.

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Fattest State in America? It’s Not Us

Tuesday, September 17 by Randy Bell

It's official. Mississippi is not the fattest state in the country. New population data from the Centers for Disease Control show that 40.1 per cent of adult Mississippians are considered obese. But that ranks us second nationally, behind (or is it ahead of?) West... Read More.

NWS on Francine: We Were Lucky

Friday, September 13 by Randy Bell

A Philadelphia church lost its steeple as Francine swept through Thursday. (Photo credit: Neshoba Baptist Association) What's left of Francine is expected to dissipate in Arkansas today. And it's pretty clear now that Mississippi dodged a bullet. While there was some damage across the state,... Read More.

Francine Heads North, Power Restoration Continues

Thursday, September 12 by Randy Bell

Tropical Depression Francine is moving into north Mississippi this afternoon but a wind advisory remains in effect until 7 pm for much of the state including the local area. Gusts up to 35 miles an hour are possible on the back side the tropical... Read More.

Study: Life Expectancy Lower Here Than in Other Parts of MS

Thursday, September 5 by Randy Bell

We all hope to live long and healthy lives.But a study by Stacker.com is reporting that life expectancy in parts of this area is lower compared to most of Mississippi. The online publisher looked at county health data and found that the average... Read More.

One Local West Nile Case Among 27 Statewide

Wednesday, September 4 by Randy Bell

As mosquitoes continue to buzz across Mississippi, the State Health Department is reporting 27 cases of West Nile virus, including one in Leake County. There's been one death, in Madison County. Last year, the state had a total of 37 West Nile cases and... Read More.

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MHP Out in Force During the Holiday Weekend

Friday, August 30 by Randy Bell

Expect to see some Highway Patrol safety checkpoints and increased patrols as you travel in Mississippi during the Labor Day weekend. Trooper First Class Jose Watson says they'll be looking for impaired drivers and people going too fast..."We'll be out trying to discourage speeders... Read More.

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Sheriff’s Office Recovers Stolen Equipment

Wednesday, August 28 by Randy Bell

A local water association's stolen excavator has been recovered in Leake County along with the stolen trailer the thieves used to haul it away. Sheriff Randy Atkinson says the machine and the trailer were found Monday in the St. Ann community northwest of Carthage. ... Read More.

Burn Bans Posted for Some Local Counties

Tuesday, August 27 by Randy Bell

The danger of wildfires continues. Locally, three counties are now under burn bans. The Mississippi Forestry Commission says the burn ban for Winston County has been in effect since last Thursday. The one for Montgomery County took effect Sunday and Carroll County went under... Read More.

Hamer and Freedom Democrats Honored with Marker in New Jersey

Wednesday, August 21 by Randy Bell

There are Freedom Trail markers scattered all across Mississippi paying tribute to significant people, places and events during the Civil Rights Movement. And now, there's one in another state-- New Jersey. The Mississippi Humanities Council unveiled the marker during a ceremony Tuesday on the... Read More.

Investigation Underway to Find Stolen Excavator

Tuesday, August 20 by Randy Bell

Investigators in Leake County are hoping for some help from the public in tracking down the thieves who stole an excavator from a local water association. It happened Sunday on Pleasant Hill Road in the Good Hope community north of Lena. There’s surveillance video... Read More.