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State Can’t Total Damage From Separate Tornado Outbeaks

Thursday, April 7 by Randy Bell

Even though the state has been hit by tornadoes for three weeks in a row now, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says the damage estimates will have to be handled separately in trying to get federal disaster assistance. MEMA this week is asking FEMA... Read More.

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AAA: Gas Price Decreases Slower At The Local Level

Wednesday, April 6 by Randy Bell

In Mississippi, we’re paying an average of almost a nickel less at the gas pumps compared to a week ago, now $3.86. But AAA says, locally, we’re still higher than the statewide average. The auto club says in Attala County, the average price has... Read More.

EF-2 Tornado Confirmed In Leake And Attala Counties

Saturday, April 2 by Randy Bell

A National Weather Service survey team has determined that the storm damage in northern Leake and southern Attala counties on Wednesday was caused by an EF-2 tornado. Here are the details: THIS STRONG TORNADO STARTED IN THE SINGLETON ... Read More.

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NWS To Survey Local Storm Damage Today

Friday, April 1 by Randy Bell

A National Weather Service survey team today plans to inspect Wednesday’s storm damage in Attala and Leake counties to determine if it was caused by a tornado—and if so, how strong that storm might have been. Already, ten tornadoes have been confirmed in Mississippi,... Read More.

Storm Damage Reported Locally

Wednesday, March 30 by Randy Bell

Wednesday’s storm damage in this part of central Mississippi was concentrated near the Attala-Leake county line. Emergency managers in the two counties say what may have been a tornado left behind a trail of damage in three areas. One home was heavily damaged by... Read More.

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Before The Storms, A High Wind Warning Is In Effect

Wednesday, March 30 by Randy Bell

From the National Weather Service…. ..HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...* WHAT...South winds sustained 25 to 35 mph with widespread gusts to 55 mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 60mph. These winds will occur... Read More.

Wind Advisory For Local Area Tomorrow

Tuesday, March 29 by Randy Bell

From the National Weather Service... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...* WHAT...SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25-35 MPH OR GREATER WITH GUSTS OF 50 MPH OR GREATER IS EXPECTED OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS.* WHERE...PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, CENTRAL AND SOUTH ... Read More.

Severe Weather Threat Now At Level-4 For Wednesday

Tuesday, March 29 by Randy Bell

The National Weather Service is ramping up the threat of severe weather in Mississippi Wednesday. It's posted a Level-4 "moderate" risk for damaging winds and tornadoes. After severe storms last week produced an outbreak of 27 mostly weak tornadoes, the main concern this time... Read More.

Vietnam Vets To Be Honored In Mississippi

Monday, March 28 by Randy Bell

A wreath-laying ceremony is planned at the State Capitol Tuesday marking National Vietnam War Veterans Day and honoring the 227,000 Mississippians who served during the war. The Mississippi V-A is recognizing five Vietnam vets who now serve the state in the executive and legislative... Read More.

Income Tax Cut Headed For Governor

Sunday, March 27 by Randy Bell

The Mississippi Legislature has sent Governor Reeves the largest tax cut in state history. The bill would trim the state income tax to a single four per cent bracket over a four-year period. Mississippi currently has tax brackets of four and five per cent. ... Read More.

Three Tornadoes Confirmed In Attala County

Saturday, March 26 by Randy Bell

The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornado touchdowns in Attala County during the storms that moved through the state on March 22nd. All three were rated EF-1, one of them the same tornado that hit Goodman. NWS says that tornado tracked out... Read More.

Some Counties Can Seek Storm Repair Funds

Thursday, March 24 by Randy Bell

It’s too soon to say if there’s enough damage from this week's storms to qualify for federal disaster assistance. But the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says if we don’t get a disaster declaration, some counties can take advantage of the Disaster Assistance Repair Program. ... Read More.