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Important: Commissioner Gipson on Weather and Fair Updates

Friday, October 9 by Staff Report

From The Desk of Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy GipsonThis morning I ask you continue to join me in praying that the impact of Delta will be minimized and that many lives and homes will be preserved. At this time it appears most of... Read More.

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Ride Special Today and Tonight At Mississippi State Fair!

Friday, October 9 by Staff Report

Today is ride special day at the Mississippi State Fair . Kid's Day is from 12-6pm. One less coupon is required. Then from 9pm-1am is RIDE-A-THON. A $25 wristband purchase will give you all access to rides. The Mississippi State Fair runs from 11am-1am... Read More.

How To Prepare For Power Outages

Friday, October 9 by Staff Report

Power outages are predicted this weekend. Heavy rain, gust winds and the possibility of tornadoes are all predicted in our area and make our community vulnerable to power outages. MEMA has provided some practical and safe tips in the event. Stay safe and smart... Read More.

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Today In History, October 9th

Friday, October 9 by Staff Report

Today is Friday, Oct. 9, the 283rd day of 2020. There are 83 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 9, 1936, the first generator at Boulder (later Hoover) Dam began transmitting electricity to Los Angeles. On this date: In 1888, the public... Read More.

Audio: Tommy Malone Talks Strong Winds, Fallen Trees, Downed Powerlines and How to Be Safe

Friday, October 9 by Staff Report

I recently met with Leake County Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone. We talked about residual effects of wind gusts, heavy rains, fallen trees and downed powerlines - how to be safe and protect yourself. Everyone stay safe, Robbie WatsonAudio Segment Attached.

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Live Music Tonight At Mississippi State Fair

Friday, October 9 by Staff Report

Live music continues tonight at the Mississippi State Fair. TB LEDFORD & THE ACCUMULATORS, a Bluegrass band from Madison, MS, will be performing at 6 & 7 pm at Trustmark Stage. EPIC FUNK BRASS BAND, a mutli-genre fusion group, from Jackson, will be performing... Read More.

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Updated: Is Your Emergency Supply Kit Ready?

Friday, October 9 by Staff Report

MEMA is reminding Mississippians to prepare for any form of disaster, natural or otherwise. The first step is to have a fully stocked supply kit. The current threat of inclement weather reminds us once again to be prepared. Hurricane Delta is expected to make... Read More.

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Leake Academy Rebels Win Big in Wet Football Contest

Thursday, October 8 by Staff Report

Not even changing the game day, nor even the location, could deter the Leake Academy Rebels from continuing their perfect season.The Rebels traveled to Wayne Academy to play the Jaguars in what turned out to be the wettest contest of the year. The precursors... Read More.

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EC Warriors Defeat Southwest Bears 21-0

Thursday, October 8 by Staff Report

The East Central Community College Warriors picked up their first win tonight at Decatur defeating the Southwest Community College Bears 21-0. The Warriors received the ball to open the game and Desmond Williams ran the ball back 95 yards to put the first points... Read More.

Choctaw Fire Department Receives Fire Prevention Week Toolkits

Thursday, October 8 by Staff Report

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm Agent Mattie Hudson are teaming up with the Choctaw Fire Department to support Fire Prevention Week, an annual public awareness campaign promoting home fire safety.State Farm Agents are delivering Fire Prevention Week toolkits to more... Read More.

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Hurricane Delta Set To Make Landfall Friday, Wind Gust and Tornadoes Possible For Our Region

Thursday, October 8 by Staff Report

Hurricane Delta is headed our way. The Associated Press said Delta should make landfall in Louisiana sometime Friday and could bring winds of well over 100 miles per hour. The storm is expected to effect parts of Mississippi included Central Mississippi. According to Leake... Read More.

Mississippi State Fair Scheduled Activities & Events for Today, October 8th

Thursday, October 8 by Staff Report

161st Mississippi State Fair Events for Thursday, October 8, 2020 Scheduled Activities & Events for Thursday, October 8, 2020:The ride special for this day is $2 Rides Per Person, and it will take place from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. For the first time... Read More.