Heat Stress Increasing Next Week
A chance of rain today will help to hold the heat stress in check in this part of central Mississippi. But by Tuesday, we could be seeing heat index readings of 105-106 across the local area.
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“Pray for Donald Trump”, Say Gov. Reeves, House Speaker Jason White
JACKSON, Miss..-Gov. Tate Reeves was one of the first Mississippi politicians to react to what may have been an attempt to assassinate former Pres. Donald Trump at a rally Saturday afternoon in Butler, Penn.
"Pray for President Donald Trump! Pray for the Trump family! Pray... Read More.
Trump whisked off stage following apparent gunfire at rally
BREAKING: Donald Trump has been escorted off the stage by Secret Service during a rally after loud noises ring out in the crowd. https://t.co/hkKfdKWnqz
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 13, 2024
(Associated Press) Donald Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after being whisked... Read More.
Ozark Ag Celebration Sale this Friday
Ozark Ag will have their celebration sale this Friday, July 12.
Enjoy donuts and coffee from 8-10 a.m. and hotdogs, chips, and drinks from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Take advantage of store-wide deals and their sidewalk sale. Click here for more information.
Juvenile Arrested Following Shooting Incident in Philadelphia
A juvenile was arrested in Philadelphia on Wednesday, July 10 following a shooting incident.
Multiple residents in the Robinhood Circle area reported hearing gunshots on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.
According to witnesses, a dark-colored four-door sedan was seen leaving the... Read More.
Photo: Leilani Elyse Allen crowned 2024 Choctaw Indian Princess
Leilani Elyse Allen was crowned the 2024 Choctaw Indian Princess Wednesday night.
Other pageant winners were:
1st Runner-Up: Lexi Camille Rodriguez
2nd Runner-Up/Miss Congeniality: Lexi Alaysia Flint
Photogenic: Leilani Elyse Allen
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.
