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Inmate convicted in Neshoba County murder found dead in Rankin County prison cell
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. - Alex Deaton, a convicted murderer, was found dead in his cell at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility on Saturday evening, according to Rankin County Coroner David Ruth.
Deaton, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to murder, drive-by shooting, and motor vehicle theft,... Read More.
All driver’s license station to be closed for Wednesday
All drivers license offices across the state of Mississippi, including the one in Kosciusko, will be closed Wednesday (June 18).
According to a post on the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Facebook page, the offices will be closed for training and maintenance.
The offices are scheduled... Read More.
UPDATED: Landon Griggs Apprehended and Arrested
Landon Griggs has been apprehended and booked into the Leake County Correctional Facility. Leake County Deputies took Griggs into custody at a residence in the Singleton community at approximately 8:15 this morning.
Griggs was charged with felony possession, fleeing or eluding law inforcement, and failure... Read More.
40th Annual Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest Set for June 27–29
CANTON, MISS. – The skies over Canton will fill with color June 27–29, 2025, as the 40th Annual Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest returns. This long-running summer tradition draws thousands of visitors from across Mississippi and beyond for a weekend of family-friendly fun,... Read More.
AT&T Fiber Internet Expansion Reaches Leake and Neshoba Counties
AT&T is set to expand its high-speed fiber internet services to parts of Leake and Neshoba counties in Mississippi as part of a $30.5 million public-private initiative.
The project, funded through a partnership with the state, aims to bring reliable broadband access to underserved areas,... Read More.
Last Time: BMO in the MO’rnging – Odor in the Court, Paying it Forward and First Rule of Radio (audio)
Last Time: The first rule in radio is a simple one. EVERY MIC IS A HOT MIC, unless you're a helicopter reporter covering a protest on LIVE TV and unfortunately, he not only didn't hear his cue, but left his mic on while talking... Read More.
Mississippi Blood Services Urges Donors to Combat Critical Blood Shortage
JACKSON, MS – June 15, 2025 – Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is issuing an urgent call to action for residents across the state to help address a critical blood shortage through a series of upcoming mobile blood drives. The initiative, announced on June 12,... Read More.
Hit and Run Reported in Philly
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A two vehicle wreck was reported near the Taco Bell in Philadelphia just after 9:45 Friday night.
A Hyundai Sonata was hit by a Dodge Durango, which left the scene.
About 15 minutes later police were offered video from a nearby business.
No arrest was reported.
Hit and Run Wreck Reported in Neshoba County
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A hit and run wreck was reported Friday evening just before 6:30 in Neshoba County.
Law enforcement was called out to Hwy. 19 north and County Rd. 383 on report of a wreck between a Ford F-250 and a Chevy Tahoe. The F-250 driver... Read More.
