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

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.

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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.

PSC Warns About Phone Scam

Tuesday, August 20 by Randy Bell

A reward just for paying your electric bills on time? Don't count on it. The Mississippi Public Service Commission says it's a scam and the PSC is warning the public not to fall for it. A woman told the commission Monday she got a... Read More.

Storms Hit MS, Heat Stress Eases

Monday, August 19 by Randy Bell

Greenville storm damage (Photo: James Bishop) There’s damage across mainly western Mississippi after severe storms rolled through the state last night. Two of the warnings were issued for Holmes County but the National Weather Service hasn’t received any reports of damage there. Trees and powerlines... Read More.

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Crosby Named Chancery Judge

Saturday, August 17 by Randy Bell

Governor Tate Reeves has announced the appointment of Doug S. Crosby as Chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District, Place 1. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Joseph Kilgore.“Doug will do a great job as chancellor,” said Governor Tate... Read More.

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AAA: MS Gas Prices Remain the Lowest

Wednesday, August 14 by Randy Bell

Some parts of Mississippi have seen gas prices jump 20 cents a gallon in the past week. But AAA says the statewide average price is only about a penny and a half higher than it was last Wednesday-- around $2.96. GasBuddy.com says you can... Read More.

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One Killed, One Injured in Leake ATV Accident

Monday, August 12 by Randy Bell

The driver of an ATV was killed when he lost control of the vehicle in a curve on a Leake County road. A passenger was injured and was airlifted to a Jackson hospital. The accident happened Thursday in the St. Ann community south of... Read More.

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Jockey’s Death at Neshoba Fair Investigated

Thursday, August 1 by Randy Bell

A jockey who had just won a horse race at the Neshoba County Fair collapsed and died Wednesday. Sheriff Eric Clark says witnesses told him that it happened after the man had posed for photos in the winner’s circle and was walking back to... Read More.

Southern Speech Causing Problems for AI

Wednesday, July 31 by Randy Bell

Last month we were told that a study of American speech patterns rated the Mississippi accent as the country's "most appealing". Now, the word is that the same Southern drawl that many of us are accustomed to may be the toughest for artificial intelligence to... Read More.

State Fair to Run Through Columbus Day This Year

Tuesday, July 30 by Randy Bell

An extra day to enjoy the State Fair this year. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announcing that the fair in Jackson will run from Thursday, October 3rd through Columbus Day, Monday, October 14th. It’s aimed at giving students who don’t have to go to school... Read More.

Heat Warning for Parts of Local Area, Heat Advisory for the Rest

Tuesday, July 30 by Randy Bell

We'll be seeing some of the worst of this week's heat stress in this part of central Mississippi today with an excessive heat warning in Holmes and Carroll counties and a heat advisory for the rest of the local area. The heat index this... Read More.