Carthage man injured in midnight shooting

A Carthage man was shot just after midnight on Monday, February 12, 2024 in the area of the Central MS Mobile Home Park on Dickens St. Multiple callers reported hearing shots fired in the area and at least one caller claimed to have seen someone... Read More.
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Child Dies in Shooting on Choctaw Reservation

A child was shot and killed on the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' reservation Sunday.  Tribal officials haven't released any details yet, but say Choctaw Police and the FBI are investigating. The shooting happened in the Bogue Chitto community.  An MBCI statement says, "We... Read More.
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MDOT urges public to prepare for severe weather

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is working to spread awareness about the importance of preparing for potential severe weather in Mississippi. To further prepare Mississippians for severe weather season in March, April and May, Gov. Tate Reeves declared Feb. 11-17, 2024, as... Read More.
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Flu Rate Ticks Up After Recent Declines

Just when we thought Mississippi’s flu season was winding down, cases have bumped up slightly.  The State Health Department says the flu rate statewide has climbed to 5.3 per cent—up from five per cent the week before.  Both of the local public health districts... Read More.
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Hwy. 19 Four Lane Project Gets a Boost From Lawmakers

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--You may finally soon be able to drive a four-lane highway between Philadelphia and Meridian, says state Sen. Jennifer Branning, who represents parts of Leake, Winston and Neshoba counties. Branning was the guest on "The Extra Mile", a video podcast from the Miss. Dept.... Read More.
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