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Local Man Among Victims in Helicopter Crash

Thursday, March 13 by Randy Bell

Dustin Pope (UMMC photo) “This is a tragic day for the medical center.”That was Doctor LouAnn Woodward, the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, following the crash of an AirCare helicopter in Madison County Monday…“There was not... Read More.

Don’t Forget the Smoke Alarm This Weekend

Thursday, March 6 by Randy Bell

When you turn your clocks ahead this weekend, also remember to do something that could save you and your family in the event of a house fire...“Each year, we launch a campaign and it revolves around Daylight Saving Time, where we just send out... Read More.

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MS Flu Rate Continues to Fall

Thursday, February 27 by Randy Bell

For the second week in a row, Mississippi’s flu rate has seen a significant drop, this time falling more than two percentage points statewide. According to the Health Department’s latest report, for the week ending February 15, based on the number of patients going... Read More.

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MBI Issues Notification for Missing Teen

Wednesday, February 26 by Randy Bell

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has joined the effort to find a teenager from Leake County who’s been missing for more than three weeks. MBI has issued a Missing and Endangered notification for 15-year-old Kassidy Washington of Lena who was last seen on February... Read More.

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Pump Prices Edge Higher in MS, Still Cheapest in the US

Wednesday, February 26 by Randy Bell

Gas prices in Mississippi are creeping back up after falling to their lowest level since the middle of January on Monday. And AAA says we’re paying, on average, about nine cents more than we were at the first of the year. Still, though, our... Read More.

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DPS: Wait to Visit Driver’s License Office If You Can

Wednesday, February 26 by Randy Bell

The Department of Public Safety is still asking the public to hold off on visiting a driver’s license office in Mississippi unless it’s an emergency. A software upgrade created a glitch in the system and it’s taking longer than usual to complete transactions. And... Read More.

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Hosemann Says He’s “Fine” After Senate Collapse

Thursday, February 20 by Randy Bell

Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann says he’ll be back at work today after collapsing while presiding over the state Senate yesterday. Hosemann slumped against the podium then fell to the floor. But in a social media post later in the day, he said he was... Read More.

Elderly Woman Dies in Neshoba Fire

Tuesday, February 18 by Randy Bell

An investigation continues after a fatal house fire in Neshoba County. Sheriff Eric Clark says the body of Martha Moore, 81, was found in a bedroom of the small house on County Road 212 in the Dixon community early Sunday morning. The fire is... Read More.

A Good Night’s Sleep in MS? Good Luck!

Thursday, February 6 by Randy Bell

If your co-workers yawn a lot each morning, it really should come as no surprise. There's a study out that says Mississippi is the second-most sleep deprived state in the country. The website BetMGM commissioned a survey of 2,400 Americans and found that those... Read More.

Flu Rate Hits Highest Level of the Season

Thursday, February 6 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's flu season is catching its second wind. The statewide flu rate is now at its highest level of the season. The Health Department, in its latest update for the week ending Jan. 25, said more than 1,100 patients in about 70 doctors' offices... Read More.

Special Senate Election Set to Fill Vacancy

Tuesday, February 4 by Randy Bell

Candidates have less than three weeks to qualify for an open seat in the state Senate, representing Leake, Neshoba and Winston counties. Governor Reeves has set a special election in District 18 after former senator Jenifer Branning won a State Supreme Court race in... Read More.

Local Flu Rate Spikes, Now Highest This Season

Wednesday, January 29 by Randy Bell

Just when it looked like the flu was tapering off in Mississippi, we’ve seen a big jump in cases. The State Health Department, in its latest update, said the percentage of patients in doctors’ offices with flu like symptoms climbed to 6.8 per cent... Read More.