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Pearl River Resort celebrates their 30th anniversary
CHOCTAW, MS (July 1, 2024) – Pearl River Resort celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Silver Star Hotel & Casino, which first opened its doors on July 1, 1994.
To commemorate this special day, the Resort is thrilled to announce that this year’s Fourth of... Read More.
Standing Pine Man sentenced for domestic violence assault on Choctaw Indian Reservation
Jackson, Miss. – A Standing Pine man was sentenced to 46 months in in federal prison for a domestic assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
According to court documents, Kendall D. Ben, 31, physically assaulted his girlfriend in the Standing Pine Community of the Choctaw... Read More.
New state laws on school funding, inheritance and alcohol go into effect today
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is enacting several new laws, including one that says sign language courses may replace foreign language courses for students to earn credit toward high school graduation.
A look at some of the other new laws taking effect on July 1:
Medicaid... Read More.
Fight Involving Multiple Families Reported South of Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A fight happened Saturday night about 8:30 on Kelly Town Rd., south of Carthage.
Once deputies were dispatched they got another call from dispatch saying the fight had escalated and now involved multiple families.
An ambulance was also dispatched.
A woman told dispatch that she had... Read More.
Trailer Comes Off Semi Truck Rig in Neshoba County
PHILDELPHIA, Miss.--A truck driver had a difficult mess to deal with Friday evening just south of Philadelphia. The trailer came off of his semi rig on Hwy. 19.
The driver from Yates told dispatchers the trailer was blocking the northbound side of Hwy. 19.
The Highway... Read More.
Car Hits Tree Near Walnut Grove
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A car hit a tree shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday, injuring a teenager. But, firefighters had a tough time getting to the scene before of onlookers.
The wreck was on Smith Rd. Just before firefighters got there radio communications indicated four-wheelers were blocking... Read More.
Man Accepts Ride, Turns Women In When Dropped Off
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Carthage Police and Leake County deputies were put on notice about two women who were driving around smoking weed after the women gave a man a ride Friday night.
It was about 20 minutes before midnight when that man called authorities and said the... Read More.
New area code (471) announced for north and central Mississippi
NEW ALBANY, MS (June 28, 2024) - The Mississippi Public Service Commission has approved a new area code, 471, which will overlay the existing 662 area code.
It will not replace the 662- area code, but it will exist alongside it. This change is necessary... Read More.
World War II Vet, Roy Fuqua, Celebrates 101st Birthday at Mississippi Veterans Home
Roy Fuqua, a World War II Army veteran, celebrated his 101st birthday on June 26.
Roy is a resident at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Kosciusko.
Amanda Hughes, the Veterans Service Officer, and the staff honored Fuqua with a festive "101 Dalmatians" themed celebration.
