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Local Students to Get Career Coaching

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Three local high schools are expected to benefit from a program to give more students access to career coaches.   The state is investing $8 million to put the coaches in 125 schools including Kosciusko High, Ethel High and Neshoba Central High School.  The program... Read More.
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Wanted: More Rain Observers

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We'll never know how much rain fell last week in some parts of Mississippi.  The largest amount officially recorded was about 13 and a half inches in Newton County.  But the National Weather Service says radar estimates showed as much as 15 inches in... Read More.
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More COVID Deaths in the Local Area

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Two more local COVID deaths are being reported.  But it’s not clear how recent those deaths might have been.  The State Health Department says someone in Attala County died between June 10th and August 18th, that death just now showing up during a records... Read More.
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Headed to Jackson? Before You Go….

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President Biden has approved the governor's request for a federal disaster declaration because of Jackson's water crisis.  If you're going to the capital city this week, you should know that your favorite restaurant may be closed.   Or your doctor's appointment may have been moved... Read More.
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More Monkeypox in MS

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The CDC is reporting a total of 32 cases of monkeypox in Mississippi now.  That ties us with Arkansas.  But the rest of our neighboring states have had a lot more cases.  Alabama's total is 60, in Tennessee it's 176 and in Louisiana, 183. ... Read More.
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Milk Bank Helping with Formula Shortage

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It's been a tough summer for some moms in Mississippi, trying to find the kind of formula their babies need. But this state has an ace in the hole that's helped to ease the formula shortage.  The Mothers Milk Bank based in Flowood supplies... Read More.
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Rivers Falling But Jackson Facing Big Water Problems

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After last week's heavy rain, rivers continue to fall in this part of central Mississippi.   The Pearl at Edinburg dropped below flood stage Monday night and is forecast to do so near Carthage Wednesday morning.   In Jackson, the Pearl crested Monday after flooding only... Read More.
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100-Year-Old Alligator in Mississippi? Maybe

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The first weekend of Mississippi's alligator hunting season produced quite a specimen-- what state experts are calling a "world class" gator which may have been 75 to 100 years old.  The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks says two Madison men-- Jim Denson and... Read More.
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Family Law Legal Clinics set for September

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The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project is holding free law legal clinics in the month of September.These clinics are designed to assist low income residents with limited, uncontested family law matters.At these clinics, qualified candidates are able to meet with an attorney for free.All applicants... Read More.
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Some Rainfall Totals Exceed 10 Inches

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The National Weather Service has released official four-day rainfall totals in the local area:Leake County (near Wiggins)  10.19 inchesLeake County (near Ofahoma)  9.91 inchesLeake County (near Walnut Grove)   8.99 inchesNeshoba County (near Philadelphia)  8.16 inchesNeshoba County (near Burnside)  8.05 inchesLeake County (Edinburg)   7.50 inches 
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