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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — About one in four Mississippi third graders failed a toughened reading test on the first try this spring, results released  by the Mississippi Department of Education show, leaving it unclear if they will advance to fourth grade. Mississippi is one... Read More.

These students recently completed requirements in East Central Community College’s first 16-week course in Electrical Utility Lineman and were honored during a ceremony held Thursday, May 23, on the Decatur campus. Pictured are (kneeling, from left) Issac Blalock of Decatur and Zachary Rowzee Hickory; and... Read More.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a report Tuesday about its Memorial Day weekend traffic enforcement. The agency had extra patrols from May 24-27 and also participated in the Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) safety initiative. MHP says it issued 7296 citations with 159 DUI arrests.... Read More.

For the first time since the 2016 season, the East Central Community College football team will open the season at home. Head Coach Ken Karcher and his Warriors will open the 2019 season on the synthetic turf of Bailey Stadium as the Northwest Rangers visit... Read More.

Keyshawn Willis, 23, of Conehatta, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, was sentenced Friday in federal court to 132 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for voluntary manslaughter. Demetrius Duane Sam was assaulted and killed Nov. 2, 2017,... Read More.

The 39th Annual Red Hills Festival kicks off in just a couple of days! The fun will start on Friday, May 24th with the Friday Night Street Party featuring Jason Turner and Chad Wesley. The Red Hills Festival will be Saturday, May 25th from... Read More.

The annual Click It or Ticket campaign went into effect Monday and will continue through June 2nd. Local law enforcement say they will be out in full force, especially Memorial Day weekend, operating checkpoints to make sure people are using seatbelts and child restraints. From 2013... Read More.