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Main Street Chamber of Leake County Congratulates Winners!

Wednesday, December 18 by Staff Report

The Main Street Chamber of Leake County would like to Congratulate The Bakery and Cafe as the 2019 CIDER MEISTER. They edged out second place winner, and last year’s winner Curio’s, by just 8 points. Third place went to Spoonfudge. Over 100 people turned... Read More.

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Pair of Wins for EC Warriors over Delgado Dolphins

Tuesday, December 17 by Staff Report

The East Central Community College Basketball teams were back in action for the last time in 2019 playing Delgado Community College from New Orleans, La. at the Warriors home court in Decatur. The Lady Warriors were first on the hardwood and came away with... Read More.

MCM-Meridian’s Dr. Seuss Silly Birthday Celebration

Monday, December 16 by Staff Report

Join MCM-Meridian for a Horton-hearing, Lorax-loving, and green-eggs-and-ham eating grand time! Join Thing 1 and Thing 2 for the fun things they do to celebrate the beloved children’s author during the Dr. Seuss Silly Birthday Celebration. Since we are currently under construction, this year’s... Read More.

Man tried six times for killings in Mississippi gets bond

Monday, December 16 by Staff Report

A man who’s been tried six times for the same crime was given a $250,000 bond on MondayCurtis Flowers, 49, was arrested 23 years ago for the murders of four people at Tardy Furniture store in Winona.Flowers appeared in court Monday to ask the... Read More.

MS Band of Choctaw Indians Receive Historic HUD Funding with $5 Million Award

Monday, December 16 by Staff Report

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) and Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben are pleased to announce a $5 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). MBCI will use the funds to assist with the construction of rental units... Read More.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year At Philadelphia Huddle House

Monday, December 16 by Staff Report

Join us on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 5-8 pm at the Philadelphia Huddle House for a fundraiser for Kicks 96's The Most Wonderful Time of the Yearl! 20% of sales during this time will be donated to this wonderful cause. Patrons may also... Read More.

PSC Charges Two Telemarketers $235,000 in No-Call Violations

Monday, December 16 by Staff Report

Commissioner Brandon Presley announced that the Mississippi Public Service Commission has charged two telemarketers with violations of the Mississippi No-Call law.The PSC’s investigation found that these two companies made 47 illegal calls to Mississippians. Should these entities be found to have violated the No-Call... Read More.

ECCC Closed for Christmas Holidays Dec. 16-Jan. 1

Monday, December 16 by Staff Report

East Central Community College in Decatur closed all offices for the Christmas holidays on Friday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020.Orientation for new students for the spring 2020 semester will be held Friday, Jan. 3, beginning at 9 a.m.... Read More.

BOLO Issued for Stolen Vehicle (Audio)

Sunday, December 15 by Staff Report

At 3:45 pm Kosciusko Police released a B.O.L.O. (Be on the Look Out) for a black 2006 Ford F350 with a tag number of "1AJ 1273".The vehicle was described as having a 3" lift kit, after market rims, tinted windows and a bed cover.The... Read More.

TVA Proposes New Transmission Project in Mississippi in Winston Co.

Friday, December 13 by Staff Report

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is considering improvements to its transmission system that would increase power reliability in parts of Winston and Noxubee Counties in Mississippi. It is proposing to build 17 to 20 miles of a single-circuit transmission line to connect two existing... Read More.

Disaster declaration for Neshoba, Leake Co.

Friday, December 13 by Staff Report

(AP) - President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for parts of Mississippi affected by severe weather that hit in late October. U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker's office says Trump approved Gov. Phil Bryant's request for the declaration. That came after the entire Mississippi... Read More.

Jackson Man Gets 18 Years in Federal Prison under Project EJECT for Illegally Possessing Firearms

Friday, December 13 by Staff Report

Otha Ray Flowers, 37, of Jackson, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Court Judge Henry T. Wingate to 10 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Mike... Read More.