AAA: Gas Price Spike May Be Peaking

Gas prices in Mississippi may have gone as high as they're going to go this time.  AAA says with oil prices dropping, we can look for prices at the pump to do likewise barring unexpected developments impacting fuel supplies.  The auto club says it... Read More.
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Severe Storms Produce Scattered Damage, Large Hail

There wasn't much wind damage reported in Mississippi after severe storms swept through the state yesterday and last night.   In Lauderdale County, a roof was damaged and power lines were knocked down in Monroe County.  Trees were blown down in Columbus and Starkville.   And... Read More.
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More Monkeypox, Fewer COVID Cases

There's been a sixth case of monkeypox in the public health district which includes Attala County.  As it's done with previous cases, the State Health Department isn't specifying which of the nine counties in the district is reporting the latest case.   Statewide, there've now... Read More.
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MS Guard Wraps Up Hurricane Mission in Florida

Some airmen from the Mississippi National Guard who helped restore emergency communications after Hurricane Ian in Florida are back home in Gulfport now.  And today some more Guard personnel who flew helicopter missions in the storm-stricken state will returning to Mississippi.   Bravo Company, 1st... Read More.
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Biggest Gas Price Jump Since June in MS

Gas is getting more expensive in Mississippi.   AAA says the average price statewide is up more than three cents since Tuesday, now at $3.09.  It's the biggest one-day increase since the spring price spike ended in June.   And the auto club says there are... Read More.
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First West Nile Death in MS in Five Years

For the first time since 2017, someone from Mississippi has died of West Nile virus.   The State Health Department is reporting a death in Panola County.  Only five other cases of the mosquito-transmitted disease have been confirmed in the state this year including two... Read More.
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Wildfire Danger Decreases, Caution Still Advised

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.
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Second Man Sentenced in Child Sex Abuse Case

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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