Author: Randy Bell

Mississippi has now had three deaths from West Nile Virus this season.  But unlike the first two, in Madison and Calhoun counties, we’re not being told where the latest victim was from….. "They don't identify where deaths actually occurred out of respect for the families..." State... Read More.

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.

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.

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.

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.