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Wreck north of Lauderdale-Kemper line closes Hwy. 45

Wednesday, June 5 by Staff Report

Emergency responders are on the scene of another tragic wreck in Kemper County.Highway 45 at the Lauderdale-Kemper county line has been closed to traffic.The wreck happened around 2 p.m. between Enondale Road and Howard Johnson Road on Highway 45.Kemper County Sheriff James Moore confirmed... Read More.

Forest man sentenced for sexually abusing vulnerable adult

Wednesday, June 5 by Staff Report

The Mississippi Attorney General's Office prosecuted Jason Amos, 19, of Forest, for sexually abusing a man who has a mental disability. Attorney General Jim Hood says the 21-year-old victim was not able to consent due to his mental capacity.Amos pleaded guilty Monday to one... Read More.

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Names of people who died in Kemper County crash released

Wednesday, June 5 by Staff Report

The names of the people who were involved in a two vehicle wreck June 3 in Kemper County have been released.The head-on collision of a Ford passenger van and a Penske box truck on Highway 16 east of Scooba claimed the lives of eight... Read More.

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Philadelphia interim police chief officially steps into new role

Tuesday, June 4 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Law enforcement veteran Julian Greer has started his stint as the interim police chief of Philadelphia. He said his 27 years of experience has prepared him for this position."Started off on patrol, basically worked my way up through the department and served in just... Read More.

Officials and locals call fatal Kemper County crash devestating

Tuesday, June 4 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Nine people were traveling east in a passenger van down Highway 16 in Kemper County. One person was traveling the opposite direction in a box truck, early Monday morning. Eight people lost their lives when the two vehicles collided head on. Both drivers survived.Sheriff... Read More.

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Audio: Derek Norsworthy talks Summer Concert Series and MS Songwriter of the Year

Tuesday, June 4 by Staff Report

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Philadelphia, Carthage, and other communities receive National Main Street accreditation

Tuesday, June 4 by Staff Report

There were 44 statewide designated as accredited Main Street America programs for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center and the Mississippi Main Street Association.The statewide programs accredited with the status include: Aberdeen, Amory, Baldwyn, Batesville, Belhaven, Biloxi, Booneville, Byhalia,... Read More.

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FSA offering emergency disaster loans

Monday, June 3 by Staff Report

United States Department of Agriculture has declared 11 Mississippi counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas.Producers in Clarke, Hinds, Kemper, Leake, Madison, Monroe, Neshoba, Noxubee, Rankin, Scott and Smith counties who suffered losses caused by high winds and tornadoes that occurred on... Read More.

Crash claims multiple lives in Kemper Co.

Monday, June 3 by Staff Report

A wreck claimed the lives of eight people early Monday in Kemper County.Sheriff James Moore says two vehicles, a box truck and a passenger van, collided head-on at 3:20 a.m. on Highway 16 East of Scooba near Lovers Lane Road.The Mississippi Highway Patrol is... Read More.

Leake County Master Gardeners seed swap

Monday, June 3 by Staff Report

Leake County Master Gardeners will host a plant and seed swap at the Leake County Library Tuesday, June 4 from 4 pm - 6 pm. Anyone with plants, cuttings, transplants, bulbs or seeds who would like to swap with other gardeners are invited. For... Read More.

Local student graduates basic training for U.S. Air Force

Monday, June 3 by Staff Report

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Cayman J. Ruffin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic... Read More.

Okatibbee Lake celebrates 50 years- VIDEO

Monday, June 3 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

An act of congress authorized a multi-purpose project hoping to reduce flooding in Collinsville. 50 years later, folks are celebrating the 11,000 acre project is known as Okatibbee Lake and Dam. State Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith attended and said she is extremely proud of five... Read More.