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Ag Pilots Killed in Crashes Now Remembered with Memorial

Thursday, October 9 by Randy Bell

(Photo credit: National Agricultural Aviation Museum) Mississippi has had memorials for fallen law enforcement officers and firefighters for years. Last month, the state dedicated a new monument for emergency medical personnel who’ve died in the line of duty. And now, there’s a memorial for the... Read More.

Former Radio Host Killed in Parkway Accident

Tuesday, September 30 by Randy Bell

Natchez Trace rangers are still investigating a traffic accident that killed a former employee of Boswell Media. Andy Martin, 66, a native of Leake County, died Monday night when his car ran off the parkway and into the median at the Mathiston exit, before... Read More.

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Two Killed When Truck Hits Fallen Tree

Monday, May 26 by Randy Bell

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, at approximately 10:03 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 14 in Holmes County. A 2004 GMC Sierra driven by 37-year-old Calvin Cox of Lexington, Mississippi, was traveling west on Highway 14 when it collided with... Read More.

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Flu Update: Fewer Cases Statewide But Local District Sees an Increase

Saturday, February 3 by Randy Bell

Flu season in Mississippi continues to wind down in most areas. The latest report from the State Health Department puts the overall flu rate at 5 per cent, dropping from 5.3 per cent the week before. But there’s been an increase in flu cases... Read More.

Statewide Flu Rate Drops, Remains High Locally

Thursday, December 14 by Randy Bell

Flu activity in Mississippi has dipped a bit. The State Health Department says the latest numbers show that 5.9 per cent of patients visiting their doctors across Mississippi reported flu-like symptoms. That compares with 6.2 per cent the previous week. And while the statewide... Read More.

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Neshoba Schools Ranked in the Top 5 Statewide

Friday, September 29 by Randy Bell

Last year, the Neshoba County school district earned an "A" rating for the first time. A year later, it's not only done it again, but this time it tied for fourth for the highest number of points among school districts statewide...."Any time you can... Read More.

Boswell Media’s Breck Riley to join statewide broadcast of MHSAA state championships

Monday, November 28 by Breck Riley

Boswell Media's Breck Riley will join some of Mississippi best radio broadcasters for a statewide broadcast of the MHSAA Football State Championships. Riley will serve as host of The Raising Cane's Tailgate Show and the MHSAA Halftime Show during the broadcasts, which will be carried... Read More.

Several local athletes earn statewide Top Performers honors

Monday, October 31 by Breck Riley

Several local athletes have earned honors for their performances on the field Friday night.Whitt Welch (RB) from Leake Academy, Dee Burnside (QB) and Austin Donald (RB) from Philadelphia, Quay Lane (DB) from Choctaw County, Elijah Ruffin (WR/DB) from Neshoba Central, and Omar Scott (RB)... Read More.

Monkeypox Cases Up Statewide, Area Numbers Stable

Tuesday, September 13 by Randy Bell

While the number of monkeypox cases in Mississippi continues to grow, there haven't been any additional cases in this part of the state. The Health Department says the statewide total is now 52. Most of those are in and around the Jackson area. The... Read More.

Four Monkeypox Cases in Local Health Districts– 40 Statewide

Monday, September 5 by Randy Bell

Only four of Mississippi’s 40 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the public health districts which include Attala, Leake and Neshoba counties. The State Health Department says there’ve been three cases in District 3 which has nine counties including Attala. And there’s been... Read More.

Local Gas Price Gap Widening as Statewide Average Drops

Friday, August 5 by Randy Bell

The gap between local gas prices and what people are paying in many other parts of Mississippi is growing. AAA says the average price statewide is now about $3.69. But in Attala County, the auto club says gas is averaging about six and a... Read More.

Safe Room Program Could Be Expanded Statewide

Tuesday, August 2 by Randy Bell

Federal assistance money that's left over from a flood and tornado disaster three years ago will now be used to reimburse homeowners in the Delta and northeast Mississippi for the construction of safe rooms to offer protection against future storms. And while initially the... Read More.