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Cases Dismissed After Evidence Tampering in Leake County

Thursday, September 8 by Randy Bell

In Leake County, the district attorney says some people guilty of crimes will walk free after a former sheriff’s deputy admitted he tampered with evidence. D-A Steven Kilgore says all cases originating in the sheriff’s office dating back to 2019 have been re-examined and... Read More.

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Health Department Sheds Light on Monkeypox Stats

Wednesday, September 7 by Randy Bell

As the number of Mississippians infected with monkeypox climbs to 44, the State Health Department is reporting that the vast majority of cases involve young Black men, many of them living in and around the Jackson area. In only seven per cent of the... Read More.

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Testing of First Crops Crucial in Making Medical Cannabis Available in MS

Wednesday, September 7 by Randy Bell

The first marijuana plants grown for Mississippi’s medical cannabis program could be harvested in less than two months. Angie Calhoun, founder and CEO of the Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance, says many of the licensed cultivators should have their crops ready by the end of... Read More.

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MHP Recruiting Cadets for Trooper School

Tuesday, September 6 by Randy Bell

After a busy holiday weekend, the Mississippi Highway Patrol is hoping that this time next year, it’ll have more troopers on the roads. MHP is recruiting for its next Trooper School, scheduled for early next year. It's hoping for thousands of applicants with the... Read More.

Four Monkeypox Cases in Local Health Districts– 40 Statewide

Monday, September 5 by Randy Bell

Only four of Mississippi’s 40 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the public health districts which include Attala, Leake and Neshoba counties. The State Health Department says there’ve been three cases in District 3 which has nine counties including Attala. And there’s been... Read More.

Summer Ranks Among Mississippi’s Hottest

Monday, September 5 by Randy Bell

Even though the calendar shows we’ve still got a little more than two weeks of summer left, Labor Day is the unofficial end of the season. You hear a lot of people complaining about how unusually hot it’s been this summer. And it was---... Read More.

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Local Students to Get Career Coaching

Thursday, September 1 by Randy Bell

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.

Wanted: More Rain Observers

Wednesday, August 31 by Randy Bell

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.

More COVID Deaths in the Local Area

Wednesday, August 31 by Randy Bell

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.

Headed to Jackson? Before You Go….

Wednesday, August 31 by Randy Bell

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.

More Monkeypox in MS

Tuesday, August 30 by Randy Bell

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.

Milk Bank Helping with Formula Shortage

Tuesday, August 30 by Randy Bell

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.