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Rivers Falling But Jackson Facing Big Water Problems

Tuesday, August 30 by Randy Bell

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.

100-Year-Old Alligator in Mississippi? Maybe

Monday, August 29 by Randy Bell

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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Inmate Convicted in Leake County Captured After Escaping State Prison

Thursday, August 25 by Randy Bell

A man serving a seven-year sentence for aggravated assault in Leake County got a few hours of unauthorized freedom Thursday. Shunekndrick Huffman, 20, escaped from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County but was captured about two miles away, hiding in a dumpster... Read More.

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Mostly Minor River Flooding Occurring But Jackson Could See Major Event

Thursday, August 25 by Randy Bell

This week's heavy rain has triggered river flood warnings across the area but mostly minor flooding is occurring. Tuscolameta Creek near Walnut Grove has crested at a moderate flood stage, about seven and a half feet above flood stage. But the Pearl River at... Read More.

Family Law Legal Clinics set for September

Thursday, August 25 by Randy Bell

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

Thursday, August 25 by Randy Bell

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

Heavy Rain Could Interfere with Gator Season

Wednesday, August 24 by Randy Bell

PHOTO CREDIT: MDWFP More than 3500 hunters will be out in their boats starting Friday as Mississippi's alligator season gets underway. But just like last year, the weather could interfere with the hunt. 776 gators were harvested last season, down from a typical year because... Read More.

Attala County Sees 118th COVID Death

Tuesday, August 23 by Randy Bell

Another COVID death is being reported in Attala County. There’ve been a total of 118 since the pandemic began. The county has had 101 new cases of COVID since last week, in between the numbers in Neshoba County—154—and Leake County—88 new cases.

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Auditor: Fatherlessness Impacts All of Us

Monday, August 22 by Randy Bell

When fathers go away and leave their kids behind, many of those youngsters wind up dropping out of school. And based on just the ones who did so during the most recent academic year, State Auditor Shad White says the cost to Mississippi's taxpayers... Read More.

State Tests Show Improvement– Local Schools’ Scores Listed Here

Thursday, August 18 by Randy Bell

School has just started but the state test scores are in-- for last year. And across Mississippi, the numbers are up for all subjects.The highest test scores among the local school districts were in Neshoba County, where 79 per cent of the students tested... Read More.

Scotty McCreery, Bobby Rush and Wild West Show to Highlight State Fair

Wednesday, August 17 by Randy Bell

The 163rd Mississippi State Fair will feature favorite attractions-- and something new this year. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson says the Great American Wild West Show has been added to the lineup. Gipson calls it "a high energy, exciting and entertaining western show" which has... Read More.

Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Industry Attracts Out of State Interest

Wednesday, August 17 by Randy Bell

Most of the 98 medical marijuana dispensaries licensed in Mississippi so far appear to be local companies. At least they list Mississippi mailing addresses. But not all of them. A California company plans to open dispensaries in Biloxi and Gulfport and another has a... Read More.