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Country Legend Dwight Yoakam Announced for Live Performance at Pearl River Resort
Country music icon Dwight Yoakam is scheduled to perform live at Pearl River Resort Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
With his trademark Bakersfield sound and unmistakable vocals, the Grammy Award winner, famous for defining hits like "Guitars, Cadillacs," "Fast as You," and "A Thousand Miles from... Read More.
Preventing Hot Car Deaths– Check the Backseat!
With hotter temperatures forecast in Mississippi this week, the State Health Department is urging parents and grandparents to take precautions to avoid a tragedy which happens about twice a week across the country during the summer. A child who dies after being left inside... Read More.
Durant Woman Missing, Silver Alert Issued
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a Durant woman who’s been missing since Saturday. Angel Denise Brown, 24, was last seen around 9 pm on North Lexington Street. Family members say she suffers from a medical condition which may... Read More.
Armed Intruders Break Into Philadelphia Home
Philadelphia Police responded to a break-in at a home on Adams St. at around 3 a.m. Monday, August 10.
Two people at the residence reported that two assailants broke into the home through the front door. One of the individuals was said to have been... Read More.
Leake County Native Makes Alcorn State History with State Poultry Award
Donovan Shoemaker is the first Alcorn State University student to receive a Mississippi Poultry Association scholarship.
The senior animal science major from Walnut Grove, Mississippi, earned one of four $4,000 awards the association gives each year to students headed into poultry careers. Winners are picked... Read More.
Friday Night Wrecks on Hwy. 16 and 25
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Two cars wrecked Friday evening on Hwy. 16 at Willis Rd. in Leake County.
The call was just before 6 p.m. The caller said the highway was completely blocked.
It was unclear if there were any serious injuries, but an ambulance was sent to the... Read More.
Wreck in Philly Investigated As a Hit and Run
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Two cars were involved but apparently only one stayed on the scene of a wreck Saturday night near the Philadelphia Walmart.
Police and Neshoba County deputies were on the scene about 9:45 p.m.
At first it seemed no one was hurt, but medics were called... Read More.
Drivers Make It Out With No Injuries in Saturday Wreck
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A two-car wreck was reported Saturday afternoon in Neshoba County, The wreck was on Hwy. 16 east in front of Bobby's Country Store.
The call was just before 4 p.m.
Though no one was reported hurt, both an ambulance and the Highway Patrol were sent... Read More.
