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Monkeypox Update: State Numbers Climb, No Change in This Area

Tuesday, September 20 by Randy Bell

Mississippi is now reporting 65 cases of monkeypox. The State Health Department says over half of those are in and around the Jackson area, mostly among men between the ages of 18 and 34. The public health districts which include Attala, Leake and Neshoba... Read More.

Inmate Convicted in Leake County Captured After Escaping State Prison

Thursday, August 25 by Randy Bell

A man serving a seven-year sentence for aggravated assault in Leake County got a few hours of unauthorized freedom Thursday. Shunekndrick Huffman, 20, escaped from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County but was captured about two miles away, hiding in a dumpster... Read More.

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State Tests Show Improvement– Local Schools’ Scores Listed Here

Thursday, August 18 by Randy Bell

School has just started but the state test scores are in-- for last year. And across Mississippi, the numbers are up for all subjects.The highest test scores among the local school districts were in Neshoba County, where 79 per cent of the students tested... Read More.

Scotty McCreery, Bobby Rush and Wild West Show to Highlight State Fair

Wednesday, August 17 by Randy Bell

The 163rd Mississippi State Fair will feature favorite attractions-- and something new this year. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson says the Great American Wild West Show has been added to the lineup. Gipson calls it "a high energy, exciting and entertaining western show" which has... Read More.

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Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Industry Attracts Out of State Interest

Wednesday, August 17 by Randy Bell

Most of the 98 medical marijuana dispensaries licensed in Mississippi so far appear to be local companies. At least they list Mississippi mailing addresses. But not all of them. A California company plans to open dispensaries in Biloxi and Gulfport and another has a... Read More.

New Health Officer Wants to Change Mississippi’s Status as Unhealthiest State

Thursday, August 4 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's new State Health Officer says it's a "high calling" to look after the public health concerns of 2.9 million people. Dr. Dan Edney says he wants to be a catalyst for change. And he says, in this state, change can't wait. Edney says... Read More.

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Local Heat Advisory Extended, Heat Warning for Parts of State

Wednesday, July 6 by Randy Bell

The heat advisory for much of Mississippi including the local area has been extended through Thursday and an excessive heat warning has been posted for the Delta and the northern part of the state. Increasing humidity and temperatures in the 90s are expected to... Read More.

Mississippi new laws: Tax cut, teacher pay raise, state song

Friday, July 1 by Breck Riley

Several new laws are taking effect in Mississippi on Friday, which is also the first day of the new state budget year.Teachers and assistant teachers will get pay raises.The state will start a four-year reduction of its income tax.Mississippi is becoming the final state... Read More.

Former MS State football coach/QB joins East Central CC broadcast team

Friday, July 1 by Breck Riley

Former Mississippi State football head coach and quarterback Rockey Felker will join the Boswell Media Sports broadcast team this fall.Felker will serve as color commentator/analyst for the East Central Community College football broadcasts on Cruisin' 98.3.“I’m really excited about joining the broadcast team for... Read More.

MHP state trooper arrested on domestic violence charges in Kosciusko

Tuesday, June 28 by Breck Riley

A trooper with the Mississippi Highway Patrol has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Kosciusko.Kosciusko Chief of Police RJ Adams confirmed to Breezy News that Trooper Jeff Watson was arrested and charged.Breezy News has learned that the arrest stems from an incident that... Read More.

Carthage 10U Baseball Wins State Championship

Friday, June 24 by Lora Beckham

The Carthage 10U All Star Baseball team from McMillan Park competed in the MS Recreation State Championship baseball tournament 10U division in Brandon, MS at Quarry Park June 17-19. The Carthage All Star team was coached by Chris Watkins, Scott Carr, & Brook Bobo.... Read More.

Gas Prices In Leake And Neshoba Move Closer To State Average

Wednesday, June 22 by Randy Bell

The average gas price in Neshoba County has dropped almost four cents since Tuesday and Leake County has seen a smaller decrease as both counties fall in line with what gas is selling for in other parts of Mississippi. AAA says, in Leake County,... Read More.