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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.

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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.

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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.

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MDHS: Neshoba Woman Accused of Fraud

Wednesday, May 17 by Randy Bell

FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES: A Neshoba County, Miss. resident was arrested by authorities on May 1, 2023, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS).MDHS announced that April Long of Neshoba County... Read More.

Guilty Plea in Death of Tribal Member

Friday, May 12 by Randy Bell

FROM THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN JACKSON: A Bogue Chitto woman pleaded guilty on May 11, 2023, to the murder of a tribal member on the Choctaw Indian Reservation, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in... Read More.

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Storm Damage Reported in the Area

Friday, May 12 by Randy Bell

Emergency managers in this part of central Mississippi are reporting some damage after Thursday's severe thunderstorms. In Attala County, a couple of trees were blown down in the western part of the county near McAdams and on County Road 4202. In Holmes County, trees... Read More.

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UPDATE: FOUND SAFE – Silver Alert Issued for Woman Last Seen in Attala County

Wednesday, May 10 by Randy Bell

UPDATE (5/10/23 at 10:30 a.m.) Gladys Elizabeth James has been found safe in Kenner, Louisiana.PREVIOUS STORY: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 82-year-old Gladys Elizabeth James of Vaiden, MS, in Carroll County. She is described as a white female, five feet... Read More.

AAA: Gas Prices in MS Now Averaging Under $3

Tuesday, May 9 by Randy Bell

The average price for gas in Mississippi has dropped below $3 a gallon for the first time in six weeks. AAA says that's a decrease of 17 cents since April 20 when the latest round of price hikes peaked. In this part of central... Read More.

Prison Sentence Handed Down in Officer Assault

Monday, May 8 by Randy Bell

FROM THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN JACKSON: A Red Water man was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for assault on a federal officer, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of... Read More.

MSDH: Two Local COVID Deaths Reported

Monday, May 8 by Randy Bell

COVID-19 is being blamed for two more deaths in this part of central Mississippi. The State Health Department says the reports from Attala and Leake counties are among 23 deaths included in the latest update, with some of those dating back to January.The total... Read More.

Trooper Recovering, Suspect CAPTURED!

Thursday, May 4 by Randy Bell

The state trooper who was shot in the arm during a traffic stop in Mound Bayou Tuesday morning continues to recover with the man accused of shooting him now in custody. Trooper Ryan Watson underwent surgery for his injuries. Federal marshals arrested Stanley Self... Read More.