Philadelphia MS Police Investigating Recent Shooting Incidents

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a series of recent shootings that have caused property damage downtown. Though no injuries have been reported, several buildings, including businesses, have been struck by bullets overnight. Officers have also responded to other reports of gunfire across the city, but... Read More.
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Doug Crosby Sworn in as Chancery Judge for 6th District

Doug Crosby was officially sworn in today as Chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District, Place 1. The ceremony began with a prayer led by Mark Parnell, followed by Judge Kiley Kirk administering the oath. Crosby was appointed by Governor Tate Reeves, who expressed confidence in... Read More.
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Test your internet speeds with BEAM

If you don't think you are getting the best broadband internet speed, the opportunity is open again to do a speed test to determine what speeds you are actually getting. The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) week 4 challenge process has... Read More.
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Hamer and Freedom Democrats Honored with Marker in New Jersey

There are Freedom Trail markers scattered all across Mississippi paying tribute to significant people, places and events during the Civil Rights Movement.  And now, there's one in another state-- New Jersey.  The Mississippi Humanities Council unveiled the marker during a ceremony Tuesday on the... Read More.
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Investigation Underway to Find Stolen Excavator

Investigators in Leake County are hoping for some help from the public in tracking down the thieves who stole an excavator from a local water association.  It happened Sunday on Pleasant Hill Road in the Good Hope community north of Lena.  There’s surveillance video... Read More.
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PSC Warns About Phone Scam

A reward just for paying your electric bills on time?  Don't count on it.  The Mississippi Public Service Commission says it's a scam and the PSC is warning the public not to fall for it.  A woman told the commission Monday she got a... Read More.
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Storms Hit MS, Heat Stress Eases

Greenville storm damage (Photo: James Bishop)   There’s damage across mainly western Mississippi after severe storms rolled through the state last night.  Two of the warnings were issued for Holmes County but the National Weather Service hasn’t received any reports of damage there.  Trees and powerlines... Read More.
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