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More Storms Possible This Week

Warmer temperatures are expected in Mississippi by the middle of the week-- along with another round of thunderstorms, some possibly severe.   The National Weather Service says the storms are expected to develop ahead of a strong cold front on Wednesday.  At this point, much... Read More.
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How Much Snow Did You Get?

With a band of heavy snow moving across central Mississippi Sunday morning, accumulations varied widely-- even in areas just a few miles apart.  The largest amounts reported to the National Weather Service in Jackson were both in Rankin County-- 9 inches in Leesburg north... Read More.
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COVID: Another Daily Record, Neshoba Passes 8K

It's been one record after another for COVID-19 case counts in Mississippi this week.  For the third day in a row, the State Health Department is reporting a number the state hasn't seen before. Thursday's total was 9,300 new cases.   Neshoba County accounted for... Read More.
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Mississippi Sets Two COVID Records In One Day

The State Health Department on Thursday reported the highest one-day COVID-19 totals since the pandemic began– twice.   A delayed report for Tuesday showed 8,204 new cases– but that record stood for only a few hours until Wednesday’s report was released with 8,356 cases.   During... Read More.
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Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

The Mississippi Senate voted Thursday to approve legislation setting up a medical marijuana program.  The vote followed a series of unsuccessful amendments from senators who wanted to tweak the bill.  Senator Kevin Blackwell, who handled the bill on the Senate floor,  said " a... Read More.
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Mississippi VA Director Talks About Kosciusko Job Fair

The State Veterans Home in Kosciusko will be hiring new employees on the spot Thursday.   Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board Executive Director Stacy Pickering says they have openings for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and maintenance/housekeeping. Pickering says the pay for those... Read More.
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Latest COVID Numbers Show Big Jump In Neshoba

The State Health Department finally released its COVID-19 report for last weekend showing 165 new cases in Neshoba County.  The report, usually issued on Monday, had been delayed because of data processing issues.   The Neshoba numbers represent an average of 55 new cases for... Read More.
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Local Law Enforcement Assists In Federal Drug Case

Several local law enforcement agencies helped build a federal drug case that's sending a Louisville man to prison for more than 14 years.  It's the latest sentence handed down as part of the investigation dubbed "Operation Highlife" which targeted methamphetamine distribution in central Mississippi. ... Read More.
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