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Wildfire Danger Decreases, Caution Still Advised

Friday, September 30 by Randy Bell

Mississippi will be under a "limited" threat of wildfires over the weekend. The National Weather Service says dry and breezy conditions will continue but the risk of fires won't be as high as Wednesday-- when a red flag warning was issued-- and Thursday, when... Read More.

Second Man Sentenced in Child Sex Abuse Case

Wednesday, September 28 by Randy Bell

FROM THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN JACKSON: A Tucker man was sentenced to 600 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for the sexual assault of child less than 12 years of age, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent... Read More.

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Neshoba COVID Death Reported, New Infections Plummet Locally

Wednesday, September 28 by Randy Bell

The State Health Department has identified another COVID-19 death in Neshoba County. It made the determination based on a review of death certificates that were issued between August 16th and September 14th. But there was a dramatic drop in the number of new COVID... Read More.

Mississippi Sending Choppers and Comm Support to Florida

Wednesday, September 28 by Randy Bell

The Mississippi National Guard is sending two helicopters and 20 soldiers and airmen to provide hurricane assistance in Florida. The CH-47 Chinook helicopters and crew members are from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment in Meridian and will provide airlift support to move... Read More.

Meredith to Speak at Ole Miss Commemoration Tonight

Wednesday, September 28 by Randy Bell

Almost 60 years after he enrolled as the first Black student at Ole Miss, Kosciusko native James Meredith will be on the Oxford campus tonight to speak during a program commemorating this weekend's anniversary of that historic moment. "I think the value of what... Read More.

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MDE: Neshoba Ranks Highest Among Local Schools

Tuesday, September 27 by Randy Bell

For the first time since 2019, the report cards are in for Mississippi’s schools. The State Department of Education has released unofficial accountability grades for all of the schools and districts for last year. Locally, Neshoba County was the highest-rated district, scoring an A. ... Read More.

Conehatta Man Gets Prison in Child Sex Abuse Case

Tuesday, September 27 by Randy Bell

FROM THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN JACKSON: A Conehatta man was sentenced Tuesday to 180 months in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for the sexual abuse of child less than 12 years of age, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca of... Read More.

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Gas Prices in MS Still Falling S l o w l y

Tuesday, September 27 by Randy Bell

While gas prices in many other parts of the country have started to rise again, AAA says we’re still on a downward trend in Mississippi—although it’s slowed so much it may be hard to tell. Labor Day week, the auto club says we saw... Read More.

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Another Monkeypox Case in Area Health District

Monday, September 26 by Randy Bell

A fifth case of monkeypox in the public health district which includes Attala County. The State Health Department isn’t saying which of the nine counties in the district is reporting that case. Statewide, there’ve been 79 cases of monkeypox.

Another Monkeypox Case in a Local Public Health District

Friday, September 23 by Randy Bell

The State Health Department is now reporting a total of 71 cases of monkeypox in Mississippi, including a fourth case in Public Health District 3-- made up of Attala and eight other counties. The Health Department doesn't identify the specific counties where the cases... Read More.

State Fair Beefing Up Security This Year

Thursday, September 22 by Randy Bell

If you're planning to attend the State Fair in Jackson this year, expect to see some new security precautions. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson says they're "pulling out all the stops" to make the fair "the safest place in Mississippi." A new policy being implemented... Read More.

Choctaw Firefighters Graduate From Academy

Wednesday, September 21 by Randy Bell

Two members of the Choctaw Fire Department are graduating from the State Fire Academy Thursday. Peyton Bell and Cobi B John are among 17 members of Firefighter Class 198. They completed an intense seven-week course including online, classroom, and hands-on instruction in the areas... Read More.