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Fire Danger Upgraded for Portions of Area

Monday, October 2 by Randy Bell

The National Weather Service is upgrading the wildfire danger in parts of the local area because breezy conditions will combine with the warm temperatures, dry vegetation and lower humidity to increase the risk of... Read More.

New Initiatives Would Mean More Money for Local Hospitals

Friday, September 22 by Randy Bell

A new plan to reimburse Mississippi hospitals for treating Medicaid patients would pump hundreds of thousands of extra dollars into local medical facilities-- and would mean millions more for some hospitals. Figures that Governor... Read More.

Kosciusko Firefighter Completes Training

Friday, September 22 by Randy Bell

Twenty-six firefighter recruits graduated Thursday after completing seven weeks of training at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Among them, Travis Clay Quesnot of the Kosciusko Fire Department. The course includes online, classroom, and hands-on... Read More.

Trace Named “Hidden Gem” for Fall Foliage

Thursday, September 21 by Randy Bell

It won't be long before we start seeing some nice fall foliage in Mississippi. And a survey done by a company which makes photo books has identified the Natchez Trace as this state's number-1... Read More.

Orchestra President Previews Kosy Concert

Thursday, September 21 by Randy Bell

A big concert for a small town. The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs in Kosciusko Thursday night. "We feel it's very, very important to expose as many people as we can to the joy of music... Read More.

$10K Lottery Ticket Unclaimed in Philadelphia

Wednesday, September 20 by Randy Bell

Somebody who bought a lottery ticket in Philadelphia back in the spring is about to lose a lot of money, unless they act quickly. "One person for the Mar. 28th drawing of Mega Millions won... Read More.

Wildfire Danger Extends Through Friday

Tuesday, September 19 by Randy Bell

With no rain forecast, the threat of wildfires will continue across Mississippi through Friday. The National Weather Service has expanded its Level-1 "limited" threat to cover the entire local area. Low humidity and gusty... Read More.

Man Sentenced for Selling Meth on Choctaw Reservation

Thursday, September 14 by Randy Bell

FROM THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN JACKSON: A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 68 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine on the Choctaw Indian Reservation, announced U.S. Attorney... Read More.

Former Deputy Admits to Evidence Tampering

Wednesday, September 6 by Randy Bell

It’s 20 years in prison for a former Leake County sheriff’s deputy who was arrested last year in an evidence tampering investigation that led to dozens of drug cases being dismissed. Justin Moore admitted... Read More.

Suspect Dead After Hostage Episode in Grenada

Monday, September 4 by Randy Bell

FROM THE MISS. BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer involved shooting involving the Mississippi Highway Patrol SWAT Team that occurred on September 3rd, 2023, at a Walgreens on Sunset... Read More.

Young Cites Health Problems in Dropping Out of SoS Race

Monday, August 28 by Randy Bell

Michael Watson may have no competition now in his bid for a second term as Mississippi’s Secretary of State. Or he could be facing a new challenger. Democratic nominee Shuwaski Young says he’s dropping... Read More.

Update: Burn Ban Lifted at Some State Parks

Friday, August 18 by Randy Bell

UPDATE: The burn ban has been lifted at these state parks: Trace, Legion, Lake Lowndes, John Kyle, Tombigbee, J.P. Coleman, Wall Doxey, George P. Cossar, Hugh White and Leroy Percy-- also at Lake Lamar... Read More.

Author: Randy Bell