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Lottery Prize in Philadelphia Unclaimed

Thursday, June 22 by Randy Bell

Somebody who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Philadephia almost three months ago still hasn't claimed the $10,000 prize. Lottery officials say the ticket was purchased at Main Street Junction on West Beacon Street for the March 28 drawing. The winner has until Sept.... Read More.

Soil and Water District Secretary Accused of Embezzlement

Wednesday, June 21 by Randy Bell

A former employee of the Holmes County Soil and Water Conservation District is facing embezzlement charges. Melissa Upchurch is accused of using her position as secretary to issue and deposit district checks into her own bank account. Including interest and investigative costs, the State... Read More.

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Jasper Tornado May Be State’s Strongest June Storm Ever

Wednesday, June 21 by Randy Bell

The National Weather Service says Sunday night's storms produced at least 11 tornadoes in Mississippi. The strongest was the one that hit Jasper County with winds estimated at 150 miles an hour, killing one woman and injuring about two dozen other people. And there... Read More.

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One Killed, Many Injured in Jasper Tornado

Monday, June 19 by Randy Bell

Damage in Louin from Sunday night tornado Most of the storms Mississippi has been dealing with since last week have been packing straight-line winds. But last night, the weather system that’s been locked into the state produced an outbreak of tornadoes. And it looks like... Read More.

Widespread Damage, Power Outages After Wednesday Storms

Wednesday, June 14 by Randy Bell

Weather conditions which are being called "unprecedented" for this time of year resulted in widespread tree damage across central Mississippi on Wednesday. The National Weather Service had reports of 80 mile an hour winds in some of the strongest storms and warned of the... Read More.

Results Now Official in MBCI Tribal Elections

Thursday, June 8 by Randy Bell

It turns out that absentee votes didn't change the results of several close races in the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' tribal elections. The official tally released Thursday morning shows that Berdie Steve-- who led incumbent Michael Briscoe by just one vote Tuesday night... Read More.

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Rolling Fork Tornado Update: Winds Upgraded, Rating Stays the Same

Thursday, June 8 by Randy Bell

Some of the people who witnessed the tornado devastation in Rolling Fork and Silver City back in March couldn't believe that the storm didn't earn the highest classification-- EF-5. The National Weather Service called it an EF-4 with top winds initially estimated at 170... Read More.

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Ben Wins Another Term as Choctaw Chief

Tuesday, June 6 by Randy Bell

Cyrus Ben has been reelected chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Ben got 62 per cent of the vote according to the unofficial results of Tuesday's tribal elections beating his two challengers including former chief Phyllis Anderson. 215 absentee ballots will be... Read More.

Madison Officer Killed, Brandon Officer Wounded in Standoff

Thursday, June 1 by Randy Bell

A Madison police officer was killed this morning and a Brandon officer suffered "significant injuries" during a standoff with a man who had held a woman hostage in a Brandon neighborhood. The Brandon officer was shot first after a domestic dispute escalated into the... Read More.

Investigators Still Looking for Trail Ride Shooter

Wednesday, May 31 by Randy Bell

An investigation continues in Leake County after a shooting during a trail ride last weekend."It was some type of argument," says Sheriff Randy Atkinson. "Somebody pulled out a weapon and shot. One person was shot in the lower leg was my understanding. And he... Read More.

MHP to Make Seat Belts a Priority This Weekend

Thursday, May 25 by Randy Bell

It'll be a busy holiday weekend for state troopers. The Highway Patrol says it'll have safety checkpoints set up in some areas during the Memorial Day travel period as part of the national Click It or Ticket safety campaign. High-visibility enforcement efforts begin Friday... Read More.

MBCI Supports Push to Help Native American Vets

Wednesday, May 24 by Randy Bell

Members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and other Native Americans who've served in the military could have more clout in Washington if a bill co-sponsored by the state's two U-S senators becomes law. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are pushing for a... Read More.