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Legislator Arrested in Kemper County

Monday, March 25 by Randy Bell

A freshman state representative from Preston has been arrested in Kemper County, charged with receiving stolen property. The sheriff’s department’s website says Keith Jackson was booked Monday morning and released on bond two hours... Read More.

Hit and Run Driver Sought in Carthage Man’s Death

Tuesday, March 19 by Randy Bell

Investigators are still trying to find the hit and run driver who struck and killed a Carthage man as he walked along Highway 35 last Friday morning. Highway Patrol Sgt. Jameka Moore says Craig... Read More.

Former Holmes Conservation District Employee Admits Embezzlement

Wednesday, March 13 by Randy Bell

FROM THE STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE: Today, State Auditor Shad White announced former District Secretary for the Holmes County Water and Soil Conservation District, Melissa Upchurch, has pled guilty to Embezzlement. Upchurch was arrested by agents... Read More.

Silver Alert Issued for Durant Woman: CANCELLED

Saturday, March 9 by Randy Bell

UPDATE (3/8/24): The subject of this Silver Alert has been located and is safe. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. Virgie Saffold of Durant was... Read More.

Here’s Your Election Day Preview

Thursday, March 7 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's primaries are just around the corner. Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, March 12th to select party nominees for President, one of our U-S Senate seats and all four of our... Read More.

Guard Plane Damaged During Refueling Mission

Sunday, March 3 by Randy Bell

One of those Air National Guard tanker planes had to make an emergency landing in Meridian Sunday. The KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft belonging to the 186th Air Refueling Wing was conducting a routine air refueling... Read More.

Mississippi’s Flu Rate Edges Up Again

Sunday, March 3 by Randy Bell

The flu bug won't go away in Mississippi. The State Health Department says we've actually seen an increase in the flu rate statewide, with 5.3 per cent of patients who went to a doctor's... Read More.

Memphis Man Killed in Attala Crash

Saturday, March 2 by Randy Bell

A wreck on Highway 35 in Attala County has killed a Memphis man. The Highway Patrol says Quinton Turner, 54, was traveling north Saturday morning when his SUV collided with a southbound car driven... Read More.

Guard Crash Victims Identified

Saturday, February 24 by Randy Bell

The two Mississippi National Guard soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Prentiss County Friday were based in Tupelo. One was a member of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment. CWO-4 Bryan Andrew... Read More.

Fire Danger Increasing This Weekend

Saturday, February 24 by Randy Bell

A combination of breezy conditions and low humidity could lead to wildfires getting out of control this weekend. The National Weather Service says extra caution is advised with any open burning.

Efforts Underway to Expand Broadband Service

Wednesday, February 21 by Randy Bell

An internet provider may claim it offers high-speed service. But if your devices are constantly buffering, you may not be getting the kind of broadband you’re paying for. And many households in this part... Read More.

Child Dies in Shooting on Choctaw Reservation

Monday, February 12 by Randy Bell

A child was shot and killed on the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' reservation Sunday. Tribal officials haven't released any details yet, but say Choctaw Police and the FBI are investigating. The shooting happened... Read More.

Author: Randy Bell