Local
Construction Begins on Segment of Hwy. 19
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Construction has begun on a portion of Hwy. 19 in Neshoba County.The construction zone on the four-lane segment is from Tucker to House.The speed limit in the area has been reduced to 45 mph and you are also being warned not to pass.... Read More.
Car Hits Convenience Store in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A car hit a convenience store in Philadelphia Friday afternoon.The call for Philadelphia Police to respond to the Shell at Main Street and Bounds came in just after 5:15 p.m.It was unclear how the car ended up running into the building, but the... Read More.
Law Enforcement Warned About Truck Involved in Shooting
WINONA, Miss.--All police agencies in central Mississippi were warned Saturday night to be on the lookout for a truck believed to have been involved in a shooting in Winona.The truck was a gray Dodge RAM with a Florida tag (DHO 3SC).They did have a... Read More.
MDOT to release documentary on 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
JACKSON, MISS. – After Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) was faced with the monumental task of rebuilding or repairing nearly every major route along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Now, 20 years later,... Read More.
SNAP recipients encouraged to protect their PIN
Over the past few weeks, the MDHS Office of Inspector General has reported an increase in reports of stolen SNAP benefits in the Jackson metro and surrounding areas near the state line.Following instructions from federal partners, stolen SNAP benefits can no longer be replaced.The... Read More.
First Case of West Nile Virus in Attala County Reported
The State Health Department is confirming a case of West Nile virus in Attala County, the first in the local area this summer. The total statewide is now 15 with one death in Washington County. Earlier, a blood donor in Holmes County tested positive... Read More.
Multiple Wrecks Wednesday in Neshoba
Philadelphia Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 15 S at Frog Level Rd. around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday. The wreck blocked one lane of traffic, but no injuries were reported.Later that afternoon, just before 3 p.m., Neshoba County Deputies and Mississippi Highway Patrol... Read More.
