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Former Deputy Admits to Evidence Tampering

Wednesday, September 6 by Randy Bell

It’s 20 years in prison for a former Leake County sheriff’s deputy who was arrested last year in an evidence tampering investigation that led to dozens of drug cases being dismissed. Justin Moore admitted his guilt in court yesterday. He had been indicted on... Read More.

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Silver Alert Cancelled for Missing Attala County Woman

Monday, September 4 by Randy Bell

UPDATE: The Silver Alert for Brenda Miller has been cancelled. According to the Attala County Sheriff’s Office, Ms. Miller was located in Madison County and is safe.UPDATE: The Miss. Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for Brenda Miller.Previous story below:The Attala County... Read More.

Suspect Dead After Hostage Episode in Grenada

Monday, September 4 by Randy Bell

FROM THE MISS. BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer involved shooting involving the Mississippi Highway Patrol SWAT Team that occurred on September 3rd, 2023, at a Walgreens on Sunset Drive in Grenada, Mississippi. MBI received notification at approximately 5:00 p.m.... Read More.

Parrotheads Mourn, Jimmy Buffett is Dead

Saturday, September 2 by Randy Bell

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died. He was 76.“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the... Read More.

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Young Cites Health Problems in Dropping Out of SoS Race

Monday, August 28 by Randy Bell

Michael Watson may have no competition now in his bid for a second term as Mississippi’s Secretary of State. Or he could be facing a new challenger. Democratic nominee Shuwaski Young says he’s dropping out of the race for health reasons. Young, who spent... Read More.

Update: Burn Ban Lifted at Some State Parks

Friday, August 18 by Randy Bell

UPDATE: The burn ban has been lifted at these state parks: Trace, Legion, Lake Lowndes, John Kyle, Tombigbee, J.P. Coleman, Wall Doxey, George P. Cossar, Hugh White and Leroy Percy-- also at Lake Lamar Bruce and Tippah County Lake. ORIGINAL STORY:No campfires allowed at the... Read More.

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Subject of Silver Alert Found Dead

Thursday, August 17 by Randy Bell

A Lexington woman whose disappearance in the Jackson area last week prompted a Silver Alert has been found dead in Rankin County. Taminique Trixy Keys was 38. She was last seen a week ago walking near the I-55/I-20 interchange and her body was discovered... Read More.

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With Some Heat Relief Today, a New Concern: Fire Danger

Tuesday, August 15 by Randy Bell

Finally a break in the heat wave. A cold front is pushing across Mississippi today and is forecast to push high temperatures down into the upper 80s with lows in the lower 60s. That's actually close to normal for mid-August. But it's been so... Read More.

Sunday Fire at Jacob’s Ladder

Monday, August 14 by Randy Bell

Firefighting is a hot job even on a cold day. But imagine battling a roaring inferno when the outside temperature is in the triple digits. That’s what Kosciusko firefighters faced Sunday after a store selling Christian books, music and gifts on North Madison Street... Read More.

Leake and Neshoba Among Counties Getting FEMA Assistance for June Tornadoes

Saturday, August 12 by Randy Bell

Leake, Neshoba and 14 other counties will get federal assistance in covering the cost of debris removal following tornadoes in June. The White House has approved Mississippi's request for public assistance for those counties and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The Mississippi Emergency... Read More.

Counties Approved for SBA Assistance After July Storms/Floods

Friday, August 11 by Randy Bell

The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved Governor Tate Reeves’ request for assistance for homeowners and businesses affected by severe storms and flash flooding in Winston County on July 13, 2023. Many within Winston County, have experienced economic losses due to flooding. “These low-interest loans... Read More.

Parkway Rangers Asking for Help in Locating Driver Who Hit Motorcyclist

Monday, August 7 by Randy Bell

Natchez Trace rangers are hoping you can help them find a hit and run driver. The incident happened around 4 pm on July 29th on the Parkway near Thomastown and involved a car and a motorcycle. And based on evidence found at the scene…"A... Read More.