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Local Restaurant Manager Arrested for Child Exploitation
Alejandro "Alex" Hernandez, a longtime manager of a local restaurant, was arrested by the Attala County Sheriff's Office with assistance from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations. He faces two charges of child exploitation and is currently being held in the Leake County Correctional Facility.
The... Read More.
Seven Years Ago– the YANKY 72 Crash
It was seven years ago today that a military transport plane known as YANKY 72 crashed near Itta Bena killing 15 Marines and a Navy corpsman....
"It feels like it was yesterday. It's crazy to think that so much time has passed. But the memory... Read More.
Officer and Firefighters Respond to Couch Fire at Belhaven Apartments
While on routine patrol, an officer spotted smoke at Belhaven Apartments on S Valley St. Monday afternoon. The officer went to investigate, fearing he would find a residence in flames.
Instead, he discovered someone burning a couch. Apparently, the owner of the couch discovered that... Read More.
Meridian man pleads guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm
Jackson, Miss. – A Meridian man pled guilty today to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
According to court documents, Ernest Quintez Clark, 24, a convicted felon, was found in possession of a handgun while attending a Meridian High School football game on October... Read More.
Choctaw Indian Fair schedule, tickets prices, etc.
The 74th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair is back!
This year's event features traditional social dances, the Choctaw Indian Princess Pageant, the World Series of Stickball Tournament, food, fun, and cultural presentations.
Musical entertainment includes Michael W. Smith, Firehouse, Blackstreet, Rob Base, Montell Jordan and Tyler Hubbard
Opening... Read More.
Some Disaster Recovery Centers closing today
Five of the disaster recovery centers serving victims of the April storms, including the ones in Neshoba, Scott, and Madison counties, are closing today.
But people in those areas can still apply for federal disaster assistance online or on the phone.
The deadline for those applications... Read More.
Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday set for this weekend
Shoppers in Mississippi will once again get a break on the back to school shopping with the annual Sales Tax Holiday.
Beginning Friday, July 12 at 12:01 AM, shoppers in the Magnolia State won't have to pay sales tax on certain clothing and footwear items ... Read More.
