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Thanksgiving Travel? Expect Troopers and Cheaper Gas

Wednesday, November 23 by Randy Bell

If you're hitting the road for Thanksgiving, expect to see more state troopers and gas prices that are lower than what we're paying locally. The Highway Patrol say troopers will be out in force... Read More.

MSDH: Flu Activity Eases But Still High

Wednesday, November 23 by Randy Bell

The public health district which includes Attala County has the highest level of flu activity in Mississippi. The State Health Department's most recent numbers show 28 per cent of the patients going to doctors'... Read More.

Gas Prices Keep Falling, Neshoba the Cheapest Locally

Friday, November 18 by Randy Bell

Gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon in some parts of Mississippi. AAA says Panola County has the lowest countywide average price, right around 3 bucks. The statewide average has fallen to around... Read More.

Supreme Court Sets Ex-Marine’s Execution

Thursday, November 17 by Randy Bell

A former Marine Corps recruiter who admitted he raped and murdered a teenage waitress in Itawamba County 22 years ago has a date with death at Parchman. The State Supreme Court has set December... Read More.

Local COVID Cases Increase

Thursday, November 17 by Randy Bell

The State Health Department is reporting 57 new COVID cases in the local area in the past week-- the most since early October. It breaks down this way: an increase of 23 cases in... Read More.

COVID Death Toll in MS Passes 13K

Friday, November 11 by Randy Bell

The latest COVID deaths in Mississippi have pushed the total since the pandemic began past 13,000. In its latest update, the State Health Department reported 13 more deaths, some dating back to mid-October. Locally,... Read More.

Gunn to Leave Legislature, White Could Be Next Speaker

Thursday, November 10 by Randy Bell

Some big changes are on the horizon at the State Capitol. With Philip Gunn announcing that he won't run for re-election, it means there'll be a new Speaker of the House in 2024. And... Read More.

Thompson Waits, Then Wins– Ezell Elected as Newest Congressman in MS

Wednesday, November 9 by Randy Bell

It was an unfamiliar experience for Bennie Thompson. He had to wait until just after midnight before being declared the winner in the race for Congress in Mississippi's Second District. The only Democrat in... Read More.

Former Leake Deputy Jailed for Evidence Tampering

Monday, November 7 by Randy Bell

The former Leake County deputy sheriff at the center of an evidence tampering investigation which led to dozens of drug cases being dismissed in September turned himself in Monday. Sheriff Randy Atkinson says Justin... Read More.

COVID Update: Fewer Cases, One Death

Friday, November 4 by Randy Bell

The overall COVID numbers in this part of central Mississippi were down by ten cases last week compared to the week before. The State Health Department reports a total of 29 new cases in... Read More.

Enrollment Up at Ole Miss, Down at Other Universities

Wednesday, November 2 by Randy Bell

Ole Miss is the only state university in Mississippi seeing an increase in enrollment this fall. The College Board says the Oxford campus has had a five per cent jump in the number of... Read More.

You Can Design Mississippi’s Next Car Tag

Tuesday, November 1 by Randy Bell

Got some ideas on what the new standard car tag in Mississippi should look like? The state is now accepting design submissions and you have until the end of the month to email yours... Read More.

Author: Randy Bell