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Deadline approaching for statewide sesidential Safe Room Grant Program
Pearl, Miss. – Mississippi residents have until November 30th, 2025, to apply for the Statewide Residential Safe Room Grant Lottery Program. This reimbursement grant program will provide up to $3,500 to help Mississippi homeowners install a FEMA-compliant safe room/ storm shelter on their property to protect themselves... Read More.
MDOT urges safe driving ahead of Thanksgiving
JACKSON, MISS. – Thanksgiving has long had the reputation of being one of the busiest travel holidays in the United States. This year, AAA estimates that 73 million Americans will travel to their Thanksgiving destination by car, that’s nearly 90 percent of Thanksgiving... Read More.
Leake County Deputies Graduate from State Law Enforcement Academy
Two members of the Leake County Sheriff’s Office have officially completed their training at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy.
Deputies Earl Truss and Josh Netherland finished the intensive 11-week program offered by Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy (MLEOTA) in Pearl.
Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson... Read More.
Area Schools among recipients of TVA STEM Grants
Several schools in the local area are set to benefit from a major investment in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, thanks to a regional partnership led by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
TVA, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc. (BVI), a TVA retiree... Read More.
Winners Announced for Operation Boot Scoot and How You Can Sleigh the Holiday with Vaiden Farms and Kicks 96!
(Brian Montgomery) The "Hunt" for more winners with your official "Hunting Headquarters" Vaiden Farm Supply on Hwy 35 in Vaiden concluded with November's "Operation Boot Scoot" where over 300 people registered to win a brand-new pair of boots for one lucky lady and a... Read More.
Monday on B-MO in the MO’rning – A Heartfelt Thank You to Baptist Medical Center Attala!
(Brian Montgomery) Join me Monday as I'll introduce two very important people in my life as Baptist Medical Center Attala's Cardio Therapists Megan Taylor Griffin and Alex Sizemore join me on the show. As anyone recovering from a heart attack can tell you, the... Read More.
AUDIO: Leake Academy’s Pickens and Wilcox Championship Postgame Comments
Leake Academy head coach Brian Pickens and QB George Wilcox speak to Boswell Media Sports' Breck Riley following the Rebels' 25-24 win over Tri County in the MAIS 3A State Championship Game.
Carthage Police warn of AT&T Impersonation scam after two identity theft Reports
Carthage Police are warning residents about a phone scam after receiving two recent reports of identity theft.
According to Investigator Michael Harper, both victims were contacted by someone claiming to be with AT&T — one through a phone call and the other by text message.... Read More.
