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4 Louisiana men to plead guilty in Mississippi bribe scheme
Four Louisiana men say they'll plead guilty to charges that they tried to bribe a Mississippi sheriff with $2,000 in casino chips, seeking lucrative jail contracts.
Michael LeBlanc Sr. of Baton Rouge, Michael LeBlanc Jr. of Prairieville, Tawasky Ventroy of Opelousas and Jacque Jones of... Read More.
One person dies in fatal accident in Newton
One person was killed in an accident on Interstate 20 in Newton after he apparently fell asleep at the wheel.
Newton Police Chief Harvey Curry says 40-year-old Jarvis Walker of Jackson was killed in an accident on I-20 near mile marker 109 around 7 a.m... Read More.
Six people injured in ATV accident in Bailey
Three people were airlifted to Jackson after the ATV accident Saturday night in the Bailey community.
It happened on some private property off Windsor Road near Highway 493 Saturday night around 11 p.m. Sirens blared as at least three ambulances took people to the hospital.
Clayton... Read More.
Union native wins U.S. Amateur Golf championship
A Union, Mississippi native took down the U.S. Amateur Golf Championship on Sunday. Andy Ogletree of Union rallied to beat John Augenstein 2 and 1.
Ogletree graduated from Union High School and currently is in college at Georgia Tech.
Ogletree's win means he has qualified for... Read More.
Hunter Education Class in Carthage
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is sponsoring a Hunter Education Class in Carthage on Monday, August 19, Tuesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 22. Class will begin at 5 pm each night and last until 9:30 pm. The class will be... Read More.
Teen holds convenience store owner at gunpoint
Thursday started out just like any day at The Spot, a very busy convenience store, owned by the Zahid family since 2011. Around 1:00 pm, things took a turn for the worse when a teenager casually walked inside and pulled a gun on the... Read More.
Arrest Made in Philadelphia Armed Robbery
A 17-year old has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police Chief Julian Greer said, “On Thursday, August 15 around 1pm, the Philadelphia Police Department received a 911 call regarding an armed robbery that had occurred at The Spot convenience... Read More.
Extreme heat causes concerns for elderly
As temperatures continue to climb, heat exhaustion is becoming a real concern, particularly in the elderly.
A 74-year-old Winston County woman, who was mowing her lawn, suffered an apparent heart attack Monday. According to the coroner, she had preexisting conditions, but died due to the... Read More.
ECCC Men’s Basketball Hosting Elite Camp Aug. 24
The East Central Community College men’s basketball program is hosting an Elite Camp for 9th through 12th grade players Saturday, Aug. 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Brackeen-Wood Gym on the campus in Decatur.
The cost is $35 per player.
The ECCC Men’s Basketball Elite... Read More.
Fan Day Saturday at MSU
STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State's annual Fan Day featuring the 2019 Bulldog football team is set for this Saturday, Aug. 24, inside the Palmeiro Center.
Doors open at 2 p.m. with autograph availability running from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Fans are asked to enter through the southeast entrance... Read More.
