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Boy Released from Hospital After Surviving Rough Surf in Which Mom and Sisters Died

Wednesday, March 15 by Randy Bell

A Louisiana sheriff says the rocky beach that was the scene of a tragedy involving a family from Ethel is not a popular spot for swimming. 28-year-old Samantha Alexander and her seven- and eight-year-old daughters, apparently drowned. An investigation continues. A nine-year-old boy who... Read More.

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Sunday Storms Cause Damage Locally– Now Comes the Freeze

Monday, March 13 by Randy Bell

Some damage in this part of central Mississippi after severe storms swept across the area early Sunday morning. In Leake County, several homes were damaged. "We had some trees down on some roads," said Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone. "And then we had some trees... Read More.

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Gas Prices in MS Creeping Higher

Friday, March 10 by Randy Bell

After spending more than two weeks bouncing around below $3 a gallon, the average price at the gas pumps in Mississippi is back above three bucks. AAA says it climbed past that mark Thursday for the first time since February 21st and is now... Read More.

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Here’s How Much Local Schools Would Get Under Senate Legislation

Wednesday, March 8 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's public schools would receive about $181 million over current year funding under Senate legislation to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program for the first time since 2007. A chart provided by the Parents Campaign shows how local schools would benefit if the legislation... Read More.

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Neshoba S-O Conducts Weekend Crime Crackdown

Monday, March 6 by Randy Bell

FROM NESHOBA COUNTY SHERIFF ERIC CLARK: On Saturday, March 4, 2023, Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office conducted a saturation detail from 6:00 pm until midnight. The 6 hour detail was called to target hot spots in Neshoba County. The Sheriff and 17 deputies split into teams... Read More.

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Neshoba Woman Charged in Boyfriend’s Death

Sunday, March 5 by Randy Bell

FROM NESHOBA COUNTY SHERIFF ERIC CLARK: On Friday, March 3, 2023, Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office responded to 11852 Highway 16W for an emergency medical call. The caller stated that she had discharged her handgun and shot her boyfriend. She stated the .9mm SCCY handgun went... Read More.

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Friday Storms Cause Power Outages

Friday, March 3 by Randy Bell

A combination of morning storms and gusty winds blew down trees and power lines across the state Friday. As of noon, almost 44,000 outages were being reported including 1,758 in Attala County, 1,586 in Leake County and 347 in Neshoba County. By 9 pm... Read More.

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One Killed, Three Injured by Strong Winds in MS

Friday, March 3 by Randy Bell

One person was killed Friday morning when a tree fell on a vehicle in Yazoo County as strong winds blew through Mississippi. Three others were injured by falling trees in two other parts of the state. Yazoo County Emergency Management Director Jack Willingham says the... Read More.

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Immigration Escapees Caught in Newton

Wednesday, March 1 by Randy Bell

Three men who escaped from immigration officers near the Scott-Newton county line Tuesday weren't on the loose for long. They got away during a fuel stop in Lake and wound up in Newton, about ten miles away. Police Chief Randy Patrick says his dispatchers... Read More.

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Flu Season Update: Fewer Cases in Most of MS

Tuesday, February 28 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's flu rate has nudged downward after holding steady for three weeks in a row. The State Health Department says, for the week ending Feb. 18, 3.2 per cent of patients in doctors' offices had flu-like symptoms, compared to 3.5 per cent the week... Read More.

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Scam Expert Talks About Protecting Kids from Sextortion

Thursday, February 23 by Randy Bell

An online scheme that's become an increasing concern for parents across the country has already hit home in the worst possible way for one family in Mississippi. A Starkville father says his teenage son killed himself after getting caught up in a sextortion scheme... Read More.

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Louisville Child Dies After Being Hit by SUV

Wednesday, February 22 by Randy Bell

An investigation continues into the death of a Louisville child who was fatally injured on the street in front of her home. "She went to the mailbox and from the visual clues at the scene-- and of course, this is all still under investigation--... Read More.

Author: Randy Bell

Boy Released from Hospital After Surviving Rough Surf in Which Mom and Sisters Died

Sunday Storms Cause Damage Locally– Now Comes the Freeze

Gas Prices in MS Creeping Higher

Here’s How Much Local Schools Would Get Under Senate Legislation

Neshoba S-O Conducts Weekend Crime Crackdown

Neshoba Woman Charged in Boyfriend’s Death

Friday Storms Cause Power Outages

One Killed, Three Injured by Strong Winds in MS

Immigration Escapees Caught in Newton

Flu Season Update: Fewer Cases in Most of MS

Scam Expert Talks About Protecting Kids from Sextortion

Louisville Child Dies After Being Hit by SUV

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