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Hall of Fame Ceremony Planned at The MAX

Tuesday, January 14 by Randy Bell

A couple of musicians, a folklorist, a novelist and a poet will be inducted into the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience Hall of Fame in Meridian next week. The new members include Bobbie Gentry... Read More.

New Officers Now on FBI Task Force

Wednesday, January 8 by Randy Bell

Two officers with the Choctaw Police Department and a Neshoba County deputy have joined an FBI task force aimed at protecting tribal members and investigating violent crime and drug trafficking in Choctaw communities. The... Read More.

Carthage Dodges Tornado Bullet

Tuesday, January 7 by Randy Bell

Folks in Carthage may not realize what a close call they had Sunday night. A storm that gave every indication of being able to produce a tornado passed right over the city-- without touching... Read More.

Flu Cases Spike in MS

Tuesday, December 31 by Randy Bell

In a week’s time, flu cases in Mississippi have jumped from "moderate" to "very high." In fact, the CDC is classifying our flu rate at the third-highest level in its latest update for the... Read More.

Lena Storm Confimed as Tornado

Tuesday, December 31 by Randy Bell

Photo credit: Scott County Amateur Radio - Jimmy Reid A storm that did some damage near Lena Saturday night has been confirmed as a tornado. Leake County Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone was with a... Read More.

Scattered Damage Reported Locally After Saturday Night Storms

Sunday, December 29 by Randy Bell

Storm damage to Starkville apartment complex. (Photo credit: Oktibbeha County Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner) This part of central Mississippi appears to have escaped the worst of the damage after storms, some of them possibly tornadoes,... Read More.

Flu Rate Dips But Spike Could Be Just Around the Corner

Wednesday, December 18 by Randy Bell

A slight dip in flu activity across Mississippi. After a slow but steady climb in the statewide flu rate for six straight weeks, it's dropped from 4.3 per cent to 4.1. That's the percentage... Read More.

Lexington Man Charged in Police Officer’s Murder

Thursday, December 12 by Randy Bell

A young Lexington man is facing a capital murder charge, accused of killing a police officer in Terrell, Texas. Investigators say it happened Sunday night after Darrian Cortez Johnson, 25, was pulled over for... Read More.

Attala Firefighter Completes Training

Wednesday, December 11 by Randy Bell

An Attala County firefighter is graduating Thursday from the State Fire Academy. Jonathan Dees is one of 27 class members who’ve completed seven weeks of online, classroom and hands-on instruction in the areas of... Read More.

Gas Prices in MS at Three and a Half Year Low

Wednesday, December 11 by Randy Bell

It may be easy to forget how much we were paying for gas in Mississippi just a few months ago. It was averaging over three bucks a gallon in July. But it’s been on... Read More.

Leake Sheriff’s Office Investigating ATV Thefts

Tuesday, December 10 by Randy Bell

Some young thieves are stealing ATVs in Leake County. Sheriff Randy Atkinson says, since early November, three thefts have been reported. And in each instance, the owners were trying to sell the ATVs on... Read More.

Flu in MS Now at Moderate Level