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

Arrest Made in Child’s Death in Carthage

Tuesday, March 26 by Randy Bell

A young Carthage man is facing a capital murder charge in the death of his girlfriend's 3 year old son. Ja'qavious Jordan, 19, was arrested almost two months after the boy was found dead at Westbrook Apartments. Police say Jordan is not the child's... Read More.

Legislator Arrested in Kemper County

Monday, March 25 by Randy Bell

A freshman state representative from Preston has been arrested in Kemper County, charged with receiving stolen property. The sheriff’s department’s website says Keith Jackson was booked Monday morning and released on bond two hours later. It says the charge against him is a felony. ... Read More.

Neshoba Woman Admits SNAP Fraud

Friday, March 22 by Randy Bell

FROM THE MS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: A Neshoba County resident charged with fraud following an investigation conducted by Agent-In-Charge Kevin Baysinger of the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has entered a plea agreement.MDHS announced that April Long, 44, of... Read More.

Hit and Run Driver Sought in Carthage Man’s Death

Tuesday, March 19 by Randy Bell

Investigators are still trying to find the hit and run driver who struck and killed a Carthage man as he walked along Highway 35 last Friday morning. Highway Patrol Sgt. Jameka Moore says Craig Dixon, 32, was found lying on the side of the... Read More.

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Silver Alert Issued for Durant Woman: CANCELLED

Saturday, March 9 by Randy Bell

UPDATE (3/8/24):The subject of this Silver Alert has been located and is safe. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. Virgie Saffold of Durant was last seen on Monday, March 4, at about 4:30 p.m.... Read More.

Here’s Your Election Day Preview

Thursday, March 7 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's primaries are just around the corner. Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, March 12th to select party nominees for President, one of our U-S Senate seats and all four of our seats in the U-S House. Republican Senator Roger Wicker is... Read More.

Guard Plane Damaged During Refueling Mission

Sunday, March 3 by Randy Bell

One of those Air National Guard tanker planes had to make an emergency landing in Meridian Sunday. The KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft belonging to the 186th Air Refueling Wing was conducting a routine air refueling mission when the plane’s boom was damaged and couldn’t be... Read More.

Mississippi’s Flu Rate Edges Up Again

Sunday, March 3 by Randy Bell

The flu bug won't go away in Mississippi. The State Health Department says we've actually seen an increase in the flu rate statewide, with 5.3 per cent of patients who went to a doctor's office complaining of flu-like symptoms. That compares to an adjusted... Read More.

Memphis Man Killed in Attala Crash

Saturday, March 2 by Randy Bell

A wreck on Highway 35 in Attala County has killed a Memphis man. The Highway Patrol says Quinton Turner, 54, was traveling north Saturday morning when his SUV collided with a southbound car driven by Brian Norwood, 35, of West. Turner was pronounced dead... Read More.

Guard Crash Victims Identified

Saturday, February 24 by Randy Bell

The two Mississippi National Guard soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Prentiss County Friday were based in Tupelo. One was a member of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment. CWO-4 Bryan Andrew Zemek was a native of Oxford. The second soldier was... Read More.

Fire Danger Increasing This Weekend

Saturday, February 24 by Randy Bell

A combination of breezy conditions and low humidity could lead to wildfires getting out of control this weekend. The National Weather Service says extra caution is advised with any open burning.

Efforts Underway to Expand Broadband Service

Wednesday, February 21 by Randy Bell

An internet provider may claim it offers high-speed service. But if your devices are constantly buffering, you may not be getting the kind of broadband you’re paying for. And many households in this part of central Mississippi don't have ANY broadband access. But that... Read More.