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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.

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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.

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Five More Monkeypox Cases in MS, Health Department Clarifies Vaccine Locations

Tuesday, August 16 by Randy Bell

Five additional monkeypox cases in Mississippi bring the state's total to 16. When the State Health Department announced last week that monkeypox vaccine is being offered to high-risk individuals at nine county health clinics, some people may have assumed that Mississippians who've tested positive live... Read More.

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Another COVID Death Reported in Attala County

Tuesday, August 16 by Randy Bell

It's not clear when it happened, but the death of another Attala County resident is being blamed on COVID-19. The State Health Department says the death was reported last week but it sometimes takes several months for death certificates to be reviewed. Attala County... Read More.

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Heat Advisory Continues for Leake, Severe Storms Possible

Tuesday, August 16 by Randy Bell

The National Weather Service is putting Leake County back under a heat advisory today with the heat index climbing as high as 110 this afternoon. The dangerous heat stress will extend to the south and west with the Delta under an excessive heat warning... Read More.

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In 10 Years, Mississippi Has Gotten 5 Per Cent Fatter

Monday, August 15 by Randy Bell

(Photo: CDC) Mississippi may still have the highest rate of obesity—but some states are getting fatter, faster. An analysis of county health rankings by the strength training website BarBend.com shows that Mississippi’s obesity rate has climbed from 36 per cent to 41 per cent in... Read More.

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Carthage Weather Radio Off the Air

Sunday, August 14 by Randy Bell

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSON: The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter in Carthage is currently off the air. Technicians have been contacted to resolve this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause.

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More Monkeypox in MS, Vaccine Offered to Those at High Risk

Thursday, August 11 by Randy Bell

Mississippians at risk of getting monkeypox are being offered vaccinations at county health departments. The state has now recorded 11 monkeypox cases and health officials expect that number to continue climbing. Initially, the vaccine was offered only to those in close contact with infected... Read More.

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Rankin Prison Building Inmate Church

Thursday, August 11 by Randy Bell

They’re breaking ground Friday morning for a new church at the state prison in Rankin County. The 6,400-square-foot interfaith chapel at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility will be able to hold religious services for up to 300 inmates at a time. The chapel is being... Read More.

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A Tale of Two Cities– About Gas Prices

Thursday, August 11 by Randy Bell

It takes only about an hour and a half to drive from Kosciusko to Batesville. But the two communities are far apart when it comes to gas prices. Attala County has some of the highest prices in Mississippi while Panola County continues to enjoy the... Read More.

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Fort Barfoot Closer to Becoming a Reality

Thursday, August 11 by Randy Bell

A Congressional commission says it would cost about $323,000 to rename a Virginia Army post for a World War Two Medal of Honor recipient from Leake County. The Naming Commission, in its final report, is estimating the expense of rebranding Fort Pickett to honor... Read More.

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SBA Takes Loan Applications for Holmes Disaster

Tuesday, August 9 by Randy Bell

The Small Business Administration is taking applications for low-interest disaster loans from local residents and businesses affected by the storms which hit Holmes County on March 22. SBA Public Affairs Specialist Dorris Evans says the disaster outreach center which opened in Durant last week... Read More.

Author: Randy Bell

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

Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Industry Attracts Out of State Interest

Five More Monkeypox Cases in MS, Health Department Clarifies Vaccine Locations

Another COVID Death Reported in Attala County

Heat Advisory Continues for Leake, Severe Storms Possible

In 10 Years, Mississippi Has Gotten 5 Per Cent Fatter

Carthage Weather Radio Off the Air

More Monkeypox in MS, Vaccine Offered to Those at High Risk

Rankin Prison Building Inmate Church

A Tale of Two Cities– About Gas Prices

Fort Barfoot Closer to Becoming a Reality

SBA Takes Loan Applications for Holmes Disaster

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