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Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, the 267th day of 2020. There are 99 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 23, 1952, Sen. Richard M. Nixon, R-Calif., salvaged his vice-presidential nomination by appearing on television from Los Angeles to refute allegations... Read More.

East Central Community College has announced plans for the distribution of tickets to the Warriors three home football games this fall in Bailey Stadium as well as tickets to the three away contests. Executive Order 1519 signed Aug. 20 by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves... Read More.

A scam alert has been issued for SNAP. According to the Mississippi Dept. of Human Services, the USDA has issued a notice to protect SNAP participants from Fraud. You are advised to be aware of a text saying you are now eligible for SNAP... Read More.

A Mississippi city is celebrating a gospel singer who finished in the top three of a televised competition. Jamal Roberts of Meridian performed this season on BET's "Sunday Best." Local residents held a parade for him downtown on Monday. Roberts is a 2016 graduate... Read More.

Tropical storm Beta made landfall late Monday near Port O'Conner, Texas causing flooding in Houston and Galveston according to the Associated Press. MEMA says rain and possible flash flooding are possible in Mississippi today and tomorrow. As much as 2-4 four inches of rain... Read More.

The entire month of October, Boswell Media and the Make A Wish Foundation will be "Cruisin for a Wish." Throughout the month, the official "Cruisin for a Wish" truck will travel to local businesses in Attala, Leake, Neshoba, and Winston counties to raise money to... Read More.

 JACKSON, Miss. — Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson has announced the details of the 161st Mississippi State Fair, which runs Wednesday, October 7, through Saturday, October 18. The Fair, an agricultural event featuring Mississippi’s youth livestock exhibitions, will officially begin with a... Read More.

The Week 3 of Kicks Picks Presented By Byars Furniture of Philadelphia had three games cancelled, therefore everyone started with three wins. In a very competitive week, the entry with the most correct belonged to Bryan Thomas of Carthage.  Congratulations Bryan, you’ve won the weekly... Read More.