Neshoba
Fatal Crash on Highway 15
12:10 a.m. – Philadelphia Police responded to a call reporting a disturbance at a residence on Beech Street.
12:24 p.m. – Several branches of Emergency Personnel were dispatched to the scene of a major crash on Highway 15 South, south of County Road 436. It... Read More.
Coronavirus: Over 7,000 Cases; Reeves Under Pressure
STATE WIDE--For the weekend 7,839 new cases of coronavirus were reported, with 52 deaths. Two of those deaths were in central Mississippi: one in Attala County and one in Scott County.
Gov. Tate Reeves has been getting pressure to issue a state-wide mask mandate, but... Read More.
East Central Welcomes Students Back to Campus
DECATUR, Miss.--East Central Community College welcomed students back to class for the first day Monday.
"I started here as a student in the mid 90s and came here, met my wife here on campus, brought my children here. My parents met on this campus," said... Read More.
Your Roads and Bridges: Guest Meets With Miss. Transportation Commissioners
JACKSON, Miss.--Mississippi is due for some federal money from the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that passed the Senate last week. It still has to clear the U.S. House. But, Rep. Michael Guest (R), met with Mississippi's transportation commissioners Monday to find out what they... Read More.
Mississippi Lawmakers: Afghanistan Fall is a “Failure”, “Betrayal”
WASHINGTON--Some people have compared America's withdrawal from Afghanistan to the fall of Saigon. Two Mississippi Republicans called the scene in the country's capital city a "failure" and a "cowardly betrayal".
"What has happened in Afghanistan is a complete failure that rest solely on the shoulders... Read More.
Coronavirus Tensions in Central Mississippi
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--It's a testy time in central Mississippi. No one is immune from having to deal with coronavirus and Mississippi's vaccination rate is still the lowest in the country. But, that number is going up.
"We have now surpassed the peak we had over the... Read More.
Central Mississippi Gas Cheaper Than the National Average
DURANT, Miss.--The average price for gas in Mississippi is $2.70 this morning. That's 37 cents cheaper than the national average, says Gasbuddy. But, it's more expensive if you're getting gas along I-55.
If you're in Carthage, you're paying about $2.62. Philly has it generally in... Read More.
Grace and Mercy: Mississippi Avoids Both Grace and Fred
STATE WIDE--Mississippi has for now, avoided both tropical storms Fred and Grace. Freds's forecast path takes it to the east to Florida and Grace will likely move toward Texas once she gets into the Gulf.
That path could change, but that's what the National Hurricane... Read More.
SNAP Benefits to Increase 25%
The USDA is set to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25%. The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families—the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average... Read More.
Fall Soccer Coaches Still Needed
284 players have registered for soccer this year, according to Northside Park officials. That being said Fall soccer coaches are still needed for the season. If you or anyone you might be interested text 6016564101 with age desired and information. See list of coaches... Read More.
Hospitalization Rates Up 250% as Testing Continues In Neshoba
Covid testing will continue this week at Neshoba General. The testing line will be open again today at 8:00 am to pre-register for COVID screening. Testing dates and times will be revised starting today in an effort to reallocate resources to respond to shortage... Read More.
