Flu Rate in MS Among Nation’s Highest
A significant jump in the number of flu cases in Mississippi. The latest update shows the statewide flu rate has climbed to 9.7 per cent, up from eight per cent the previous week. That’s... Read More.
Author: Randy Bell
Sheriff to Hand Off Homicide Investigation to Successor
The outgoing sheriff in Attala County says he expects a smooth transition as he prepares to leave office Friday. And Tim Nail says that includes the handling of the ongoing investigation into a deadly... Read More.
Possibly Tainted Medical Marijuana Products Being Re-Tested
Some of the medical marijuana products that’ve been sold at dispensaries in Mississippi are being re-tested to make sure they haven’t been tainted by pesticides or mold. The State Health Department says no illnesses... Read More.
Durant Bank Robber Pleads Guilty
A Durant man has admitted that he robbed a bank in his hometown last year. Curtis Lee Williams, 21, held up a BankPlus branch on July 7th, 2022, dressed in all black and wearing... Read More.
Statewide Flu Rate Drops, Remains High Locally
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... Read More.
Walnut Grove Inmate Caught in Texas
An inmate assigned to the Walnut Grove Correctional Facility who escaped in Lauderdale County last week has been captured in Texas after a five-day manhunt. The Miss. Department of Corrections says Ryan Young was... Read More.
Tornado Touchdown Confirmed in Leake County
The National Weather Service says a weak tornado touched down Monday night east of Ofahoma. An NWS survey team says the EF-zero storm was on the ground briefly with an estimated windspeed of 76... Read More.
Wounded Soldier from Durant Gets New Truck
As we approach Veteran's Day this weekend, a retired Army sergeant from Durant who was wounded in combat in Afghanistan is now driving a new truck-- a gift from the Wounded Warriors Family Support... Read More.
Lower Fire Rating Means Insurance Savings in Kosy
Fire ratings are a lot like golf scores. The lower the number, the better. And Kosciusko's fire rating has gone down. It's now a five. And Fire Chief Duane Burdine says it puts the... Read More.
AAA: Gas Now Averaging Less Than $3 in MS
The average price of gas in Mississippi has dropped below $3 a gallon for the first time since mid-July. AAA says, statewide, prices Friday morning were averaging around $2.99. That's down 26 cents in... Read More.
Fires Top 1,000 Across MS
Current burn bans (Source: MFC)
The number of wildfires in Mississippi since Aug. 1 has climbed above a thousand with over 16,000 acres burned threatening almost 2,000 structures. The Mississippi Forestry Commission is urging the... Read More.
Gas Prices Falling But War Could Bring Changes
There’s concern that the war in the Middle East could eventually result in higher gas prices in this country. But not yet. The average price at the pumps in Mississippi continues to drop, down ... Read More.
