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Today is Friday, Aug. 21, the 234th day of 2020. There are 132 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 21, 1831, Nat Turner launched a violent slave rebellion in Virginia resulting in the deaths of at least 55 whites. (Turner was... Read More.

Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell met with regional sheriffs yesterday. According to Commissioner Tindel, the afternoon was spent meeting and collaborating with sheriffs from Jasper, Smith, Kemper, Newton, Leake, and Neshoba counties. He thanked everyone for attending and participating.  Sheriff Atkinson from Leake County... Read More.

The newly crowned Mississippi Songwriter of the Year, Danica Hart, was live on the Main Event this morning with LOLLYDUDE. She was joined by her sister and cousin. Together they are Chapel Hart. They sang three songs including the one that won the competition,... Read More.

Today is National Radio Day! From NationalRadioDay.com: National Radio Day is a time to honor one of the most longstanding electronic media and its role in our everyday lives. Radio delivers information, news, entertainment and company to millions of Americans every hour of every... Read More.

Public Service Commissioner of the Central District, Brent Bailey, was on the Main Event recently and spoke with the Dude. It was a very interesting conversation. Stay in the loop! Follow the Commissioner on social media and sign up to receive his weekly newsletters. ... Read More.

The MEGA Barrel Race starts today. The Mississippi State Fairgrounds is hosting the annual MEGA Barrel Race today through Saturday, August 22. The MEGA Barrel Race is a free event held in the Kirk Fordice Equine Center, and features competitors of all ages from... Read More.