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AAA Survey: Biggest Gas Price Hike In Leake
Gas prices are going up everywhere in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But in the local area, drivers in Leake County have been getting the worst of it in the past week. AAA says its survey of gas stations shows an... Read More.
Tucker Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexual Assault and Murder of Child
From the U-S Attorney's Office in Jackson:
A Tucker man was sentenced Tuesday to 450 months in federal prison for the sexual assault and murder of a child on the Choctaw Indian Reservation, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha... Read More.
Zero New COVID Cases In Attala And Leake
As the sharp decline in COVID-19 cases continues across Mississippi, two local counties reported no new cases in the latest State Health Department update. The case counts in Attala and Leake counties remain the same as they were in the numbers reported Monday. Statewide,... Read More.
ECCC Students Win Awards in 12 Categories at State Phi Beta Lambda Conference
Students from East Central Community College in Decatur competed in 12 events at the 2022 Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference, placing in all 12 categories.The PBL State Leadership Conference was held Feb. 23-25 at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus.ECCC Phi Beta Lambda... Read More.
Applications Now Open for Mississippi Songwriter of the Year!
Calling all Mississippi Songwriters and music lovers!Applications for the 2022 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year are now available. Applications will be open through April 30th.Submit your ORIGINAL song for the chance to be one of fifteen select finalist to perform in this year’s show... Read More.
Health Department Talks Overdose Death Prevention
If you or a family member use opioids, you need to have medication on hand that can reverse the effects of an overdose. That's what the State Health Department is recommending after a spike in overdose deaths in Mississippi. Many of those could have... Read More.
Latest Pearl River Flood Update
From the National Weather Service:...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...* WHAT...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.* WHERE...PEARL RIVER ABOVE PHILADELPHIA.* WHEN...UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- AT 9:45 PM CST MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
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Economist: Federal money boosted Mississippi income in 2020
Employment in Mississippi decreased during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.But, an expert says personal income in the state increased during that time because of federal payments that were intended to head off a steep decline in the national economy.State economist... Read More.
Choctaw County Lady Chargers Give A “Little” Extra (Video)
B-MO in the MO'rning - The undefeated Lady Chargers gave a "little" extra as they defeated Ethel 4-3 in extra innings. Lady Charger Head Softball Coach Brooke Steele credits her team's pitching and the incredible performances of key and incredibly young talent. "Presley Scarbrough... Read More.
