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One person airlifted after train hits truck in Kemper Co.

Thursday, May 30 by Staff Report

One man had to be airlifted after a train and truck collided in southern Kemper County Wednesday afternoon.Kemper County Sheriff James Moore says it happened on Tamola Road, which is close to Highway 45 North.Sheriff Moore says the train was traveling south on the... Read More.

1 in 4 Mississippi third graders flunk tougher reading test

Wednesday, May 29 by Staff Report

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — About one in four Mississippi third graders failed a toughened reading test on the first try this spring, results released by the Mississippi Department of Education show, leaving it unclear if they will advance to fourth grade.Mississippi is one... Read More.

First Class of ECCC Students Complete Certificate in Electrical Utility Lineman

Wednesday, May 29 by Staff Report

These students recently completed requirements in East Central Community College’s first 16-week course in Electrical Utility Lineman and were honored during a ceremony held Thursday, May 23, on the Decatur campus. Pictured are (kneeling, from left) Issac Blalock of Decatur and Zachary Rowzee Hickory; and... Read More.

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Update: Attala County Shooting victim dies, charges upgraded

Tuesday, May 28 by Staff Report

Update: The victim in a May 16 shooting in Attala County has died.Amy Edwards Sanders, 32, died over the weekend at a Jackson hospital.Sanders was the victim of a shooting at a home west of Kosciusko during the early morning hours of May 16.One... Read More.

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MHP recaps holiday weekend enforcement

Tuesday, May 28 by Staff Report

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a report Tuesday about its Memorial Day weekend traffic enforcement. The agency had extra patrols from May 24-27 and also participated in the Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) safety initiative.MHP says it issued 7296 citations with 159 DUI arrests.... Read More.

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East Central Community College Announces 2019 Football Schedule

Tuesday, May 28 by Staff Report

For the first time since the 2016 season, the East Central Community College football team will open the season at home.Head Coach Ken Karcher and his Warriors will open the 2019 season on the synthetic turf of Bailey Stadium as the Northwest Rangers visit... Read More.

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16-year-old dies in Holmes County club shooting, 2 others hurt

Tuesday, May 28 by Staff Report

A nightclub shooting in rural central Mississippi has left a 16-year-old dead and two other people injured.Holmes County Sheriff Willie March tells local news outlets the shooting happened late Thursday outside the Magic City nightclub near Lexington.March says 16-year-old James Brown died early Friday... Read More.

Tribal member sentenced for voluntary manslaughter

Tuesday, May 28 by Staff Report

Keyshawn Willis, 23, of Conehatta, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, was sentenced Friday in federal court to 132 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for voluntary manslaughter.Demetrius Duane Sam was assaulted and killed Nov. 2, 2017,... Read More.

Wife of former state representative headed to prison

Tuesday, May 28 by Staff Report

Teresa Malone, 58, of Carthage, was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate to 41 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for paying kickbacks to former Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps.Malone was also ordered to pay... Read More.

Aberdeen Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking

Friday, May 24 by Staff Report

Terrence Gunn, 31, of Aberdeen, Mississippi, pled guilty Thursday before U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley with the Drug... Read More.

39th Annual Red Hills Festival this weekend in Louisville

Friday, May 24 by Staff Report

The 39th Annual Red Hills Festival kicks off in just a couple of days! The fun will start on Friday, May 24th with the Friday Night Street Party featuring Jason Turner and Chad Wesley. The Red Hills Festival will be Saturday, May 25th from... Read More.

Leake County Libraries dial-a-story “Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate” read by Mrs. Becky Thomas

Thursday, May 23 by Staff Report

The new Dial-A-Story at the Leake County Libraries this week is “Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate” by: Kimberly & James Dean. This week’s reader is Mrs. Becky Thomas. Mrs. Thomas has worked at Trustmark Bank in Carthage for a number of years.... Read More.