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 In the summer of 1964 three young men joined a cause that would forever change their lives and the world. Board of Supervisors' Vice-President Obbie Riley was just a child that summer, but said he has come a long way since then. He said... Read More.

Eighteen airports in Mississippi will receive federal money to make improvements, including rehabilitation of some runways. Several Mississippi airports received airport infrastructure grants through the Airport Improvement Program on Monday. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith announced $4.8 million in grants from the U.S. Department of... Read More.

Tucked away where the forest grows wild and the birds and insects sing is the old African American Mt. Ary Cemetery that was abandoned more than 50 years ago. Dozens of people are laid to rest in this cemetery. Many of the tombstones are... Read More.

The Kemper County Sheriff's Department has made two arrests in a recent burglary case. Kemper County Sheriff James Moore says a cash register and ATM were taken in a break-in at Preston general Store June 17. Moore says Joe White and Tykeal Petty were in custody... Read More.

Michael L Pickett, 43, 616 56th Ave, Philadelphia, driving under the influence (DUI) 1st offense Pierce Breeken, 25, 11190 Road 610, Philadelphia, possession of paraphernalia Elizabeth Daniels, 53, 10361 Road 567, Philadelphia, disturbing the peace Lynnita King, 29, 11800 Hwy 16 W, Philadelphia, harassing and threatening phone... Read More.