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Leake County Libraries dial-a-story “A Piglet Named Mercy” read by Jennifer Thornton
The new Dial-A-Story at the Leake County Libraries this week is “A Piglet Named Mercy” by Kate DiCAMILLO. This week’s reader is Jennifer Thornton. Jennifer has an undergraduate degree in Business Management from Delta State University. She also has an undergraduate degree in Accounting... Read More.
Tour d’Attala Little Mountain Ride set for Saturday
The Tour d’Attala Cycling Club will hold its annual Little Mountain Ride this weekend.
The ride is set to take place Saturday, Aug 17.
The Little Mountain Ride will begin at 7:00 a.m. and features 23, 44, and 70 mile options.
The ride will begin and end... Read More.
Neshoba County Sheriff: down to a two man race
The next Sheriff of Neshoba County will either be republican Eric Clark or democrat Ken Edwards.
“I feel great about it. I want to thank the voters for turning out last night and electing me and helping me get to the next stage. I feel... Read More.
Julian Greer ready to serve Philadelphia as Police Chief- VIDEO
After serving 27 years with the Philadelphia Police Department, Julian Greer has a new title, Police Chief.
“I’m glad that the process is over. Now we can hit the ground running and get started on some projects we want to see done,” said Greer.
Greer was... Read More.
After 1 death, Southern heat wave eases slightly with front
An oppressive heat wave blamed for a death in Mississippi eased a little across the Southeast on Wednesday after a cold front pushed through the region, bringing damaging storms along with lower temperatures.
Stifling heat and humidity that had made it feel like it was... Read More.
ECCC President on The Main Event
ECCC's President Dr. Billy Stewart was on the Main Event with LOLLYDUDE this morning with a bunch of good news> Click on the link to hear the full interview
Derek Norsworthy on the Main Event
Derek Norsworthy, Boswell Media's 2018 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year, is playing live in Meridian at The Max later this morning at 11:30. He hung out with LOLLYDUDE earlier on The Main Event. Click on the link for the full interview
Counterfeit bills circulating in Philadelphia- VIDEO
On Tuesday night the Philadelphia Police Department was called to a local gas station where a fake $100 bill was used. The suspect got away, but police are asking all businesses to be on the lookout for bills as large as $100 and as... Read More.
Foster backs Waller in GOP runoff for Mississippi governor
(AP) — The candidate eliminated from the Republican primary for Mississippi governor is endorsing former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. for the party nomination.
State Rep. Robert Foster on Tuesday announced his support of Waller, who's competing with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves... Read More.
New Business in Philadelphia
Philadelphia celebrated the opening of a new business on Tuesday.
The Medical Store opened just a month ago in the Canal Place Shopping Center. Employees celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday. With one successful location already in Meridian, store owners realized there was a great... Read More.
ECCC Leads State of Mississippi in Transfer GPA for 3rd Straight Year
East Central Community College (ECCC) in Decatur is the best in the state for the third straight year in preparing students for success at four-year public universities in Mississippi.
Students who transferred from ECCC to a public four-year institution earned the highest cumulative grade-point average... Read More.
