Randy Bell, Author at BreezyNews.com

The Search for a Veteran’s Gravesite After Tombstone Found in Dump

Wednesday, June 3 by Randy Bell

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Veterans Association has been trying to solve a mystery. How did a tombstone from a veteran's grave end up in a pile of debris at a dumpsite? “This was... Read More.

Gas Prices in MS Edging Downward

Tuesday, June 2 by Randy Bell

Gas prices in Mississippi continue their slow fall. AAA says the average price statewide is down about 12 cents in the past week, now at $3.84. The auto club says, in this part of... Read More.

AAA: Gas Price Average Back Above $4

Thursday, May 21 by Randy Bell

The average price of gas in Mississippi has climbed above $4 again. AAA says the statewide average is close to $4.02 this morning, the highest it’s been since the first of March when prices... Read More.

Former Carthage Officer Arrested in Bribery Investigation

Tuesday, May 19 by Randy Bell

A former Carthage police officer is facing bribery and conspiracy charges. Police Chief Billy McMillan says he was made aware of a possible bribery incident involving one of his officers, Howard Cole, last November. ... Read More.

No Tornado in Neshoba County

Saturday, May 16 by Randy Bell

The National Weather Service has determined that the storm damage which occurred in Neshoba County May 6th was the result of straight-line winds and large hail, not a tornado. A survey team from the... Read More.

Philadelphia Cattle Theft Suspect Caught in Tupelo

Thursday, May 14 by Randy Bell

A Georgia man who's a suspect in last weekend's theft of an estimated 11 head of cattle from the East Mississippi Farmers Livestock barn in Philadelphia was taken into custody today in Tupelo. Neshoba... Read More.

Ceremony Planned Tonight at Mississippi’s Law Enforcement Memorial

Tuesday, May 12 by Randy Bell

Deputy Sheriff Joshua Brashears This is National Police Week, and in Jackson tonight, there’s a candlelight vigil at the Mississippi Fallen Officers Memorial Wall honoring all of those in law enforcement from across the state... Read More.

AAA: Gas in MS Now Averaging $4 a Gallon

Thursday, May 7 by Randy Bell

The average price of gas in Mississippi has hit the $4 mark. AAA says there’s been a three and a half cent increase in the statewide average this morning. And for the first time... Read More.

Lexington Man Convicted in Armed Robbery

Thursday, April 30 by Randy Bell

United States Attorney Scott F. Leary announced today that Carleone Pate, Jr., 21, of Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi was convicted of Hobbs Act Robbery and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Violent Crime.... Read More.

No Money Available to Remove Dead Trees Along the Trace

Thursday, April 30 by Randy Bell

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says the National Park Service doesn't have the money to remove all those dead trees along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith questioned Burgum during a Senate Energy and... Read More.

MS Gas Prices Flat After Slight Drop

Tuesday, April 14 by Randy Bell

The average price of gas in Mississippi, after falling slightly for four days in a row, has leveled off at just under $3.75 this morning. AAA says that’s about three cents lower than the... Read More.

FEMA Assistance Now Available For Individuals in Areas Hit by Winter Storm

Saturday, April 11 by Randy Bell

Thirty-six Mississippi counties including Attala, Holmes, Carroll and Montgomery, along with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, have been approved for individual assistance from FEMA in the wake of January's winter storm. The assistance... Read More.

Author: Randy Bell