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Hospitals Still Jammed; The Slow Decline of Coronavirus
STATE WIDE--You can expect to see the coronavirus numbers come down some. But, it will likely be slow, says the state Dept. of Health. And the hospitals are still in a jam.
"With patients still waiting on ICU beds, our ICU capacity is still effectively... Read More.
Was It a Tornado In Kosciusko? Maybe Not
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--The storm that came through and caused damage in Kosciusko Wednesday afternoon may have been a microburst, according National Weather Service meteorologist Eric Carpenter. A microburst is not a tornado, but can cause damage similar to a low-end twister.
"With this kind of setup... Read More.
Photos: Boswell Media Tower collapses into radio station
The main Boswell Media tower on Golf Course Road collapsed into the station during the severe weather that hit Kosciusko Wednesday afternoon.
No one was injured as only one person was in the building at the time of the collapse
It appears the collapse was caused... Read More.
Audio: SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show – Thursday, September 2
Before the Leake Academy Rebels take the field Friday night, you can hear a preview of the game during the SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show.
The SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursdays at 7:35 am and 3:35 pm.
The show will also be available... Read More.
Coronavirus Count May Be Off Thanks to Ida; Three Central Miss. Deaths
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--The count for coronavirus cases is likely off because of coronavirus, said the Miss. Dept. of Health, on their Twitter page. Testing sites run by the department in central and south Mississippi, were closed Monday and Tuesday because of the storm.
The state reported... Read More.
VIDEO: Welcome Home Austin Anderson
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss.--A little sister was reunited with her brother who had been away for a year and a half, serving as a U.S. Marine. It happened at Neshoba Central Elementary, and was caught on video.
Students lined the halls with flags and cheered as... Read More.
Ida Is Not Done With Central Miss.; Leaves Behind Boil Water Notice
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss.--Hurricane Ida left behind downed trees and a lot of work for people to clear them. She also left behind a boil water notice for the people on the Homestead Water Association, in Scott County.
That includes 1,199 customers, said the Miss. Dept.... Read More.
Philly City Court Reschedules for September 20
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--City court was postponed this week due to Hurricane Ida and the bad weather she brought to central Mississippi. That court date has been rescheduled, said the city on its Facebook page.
It has been scheduled for Sept. 20, at 1 p.m.
You may call... Read More.
One Class at Philadelphia Elementary Goes Virtual
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--One class has gone virtual at Philadelphia Elementary School. The district announced Tuesday that the class had a rising number of coronavirus cases and would go to virtual learning for the time being to help stop the spread.
Superintendent Dr. Lisa Hull said the... Read More.
One Car MVA in Leake County
1:55 am – Carthage Police were dispatched to Westbrook Apartments in response to reports of a domestic disturbance in progress there.
2:37 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to Highway 487 when they received a call about a power line down across the roadway.
7:17... Read More.
