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Wildfire Danger Extends Through Friday
With no rain forecast, the threat of wildfires will continue across Mississippi through Friday. The National Weather Service has expanded its Level-1 "limited" threat to cover the entire local area. Low humidity and gusty winds will combine with the continued drought to create favorable... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 5 Winner Announced
It’s time to announce the winner of Kicks Picks Week 5!
Our winner is Brian Rone of Ethel. Congratulations Mr. Rone! You are the winner of a gift certificate to Hometown Prime in Sebastopol.
You too could be a winner. Just be sure to submit your... Read More.
Leake Academy QB earns Top Performer honors
A Leake Academy football player has earned honors for his performances on the field Friday night.
Quarterback George Wilcox was named among the state’s Top Performers by Capital Sports MS.
In the Rebels' 38-33 win over Heritage Academy, Wilcox passed for 309 yards and three touchdowns.
Wilcox... Read More.
Second Suspect Sentenced for Selling Meth on Reservation
FROM THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN JACKSON:
A Pearl River man was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine on the Choctaw Indian Reservation, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Brad... Read More.
Car Wash Fundraiser this Saturday at State Farm in Carthage
Pearl Hill Baptist Church will hold a car wash fundraiser at State Farm located on Hwy 16 East in Carthage this Saturday, September 16th from 9 am - 5 pm.
All donations raised will go toward sending Pearl Hill Baptist Church youth to Xtreme Winterfest... Read More.
Lauderdale County Health Department undergoing renovations; some services affected
The Lauderdale County Health Department building, located at 5224 Vally Street in Meridian, is receiving a much-needed update.
Most services will continue to be provided, but because space will be limited during renovations, the number of patients that can be seen at one time will... Read More.
Man Sentenced for Selling Meth on Choctaw Reservation
FROM THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN JACKSON:
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 68 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine on the Choctaw Indian Reservation, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Brad Byerley... Read More.
