More Monkeypox in MS
The CDC is reporting a total of 32 cases of monkeypox in Mississippi now. That ties us with Arkansas. But the rest of our neighboring states have had a lot more cases. Alabama's total... Read More.
Author: Randy Bell
Milk Bank Helping with Formula Shortage
It's been a tough summer for some moms in Mississippi, trying to find the kind of formula their babies need. But this state has an ace in the hole that's helped to ease the... Read More.
Rivers Falling But Jackson Facing Big Water Problems
After last week's heavy rain, rivers continue to fall in this part of central Mississippi. The Pearl at Edinburg dropped below flood stage Monday night and is forecast to do so near Carthage Wednesday... Read More.
100-Year-Old Alligator in Mississippi? Maybe
The first weekend of Mississippi's alligator hunting season produced quite a specimen-- what state experts are calling a "world class" gator which may have been 75 to 100 years old. The Department of Wildlife,... Read More.
Inmate Convicted in Leake County Captured After Escaping State Prison
A man serving a seven-year sentence for aggravated assault in Leake County got a few hours of unauthorized freedom Thursday. Shunekndrick Huffman, 20, escaped from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County but... Read More.
Mostly Minor River Flooding Occurring But Jackson Could See Major Event
This week's heavy rain has triggered river flood warnings across the area but mostly minor flooding is occurring. Tuscolameta Creek near Walnut Grove has crested at a moderate flood stage, about seven and a... Read More.
Some Rainfall Totals Exceed 10 Inches
The National Weather Service has released official four-day rainfall totals in the local area:
Leake County (near Wiggins) 10.19 inches
Leake County (near Ofahoma) 9.91 inches
Leake County (near Walnut Grove) 8.99 inches
Neshoba County (near Philadelphia) 8.16... Read More.
Heavy Rain Could Interfere with Gator Season
PHOTO CREDIT: MDWFP
More than 3500 hunters will be out in their boats starting Friday as Mississippi's alligator season gets underway. But just like last year, the weather could interfere with the hunt. 776 gators... Read More.
Attala County Sees 118th COVID Death
Another COVID death is being reported in Attala County. There’ve been a total of 118 since the pandemic began. The county has had 101 new cases of COVID since last week, in between the... Read More.
Auditor: Fatherlessness Impacts All of Us
When fathers go away and leave their kids behind, many of those youngsters wind up dropping out of school. And based on just the ones who did so during the most recent academic year,... Read More.
State Tests Show Improvement– Local Schools’ Scores Listed Here
School has just started but the state test scores are in-- for last year. And across Mississippi, the numbers are up for all subjects.
The highest test scores among the local school districts were in... Read More.
Scotty McCreery, Bobby Rush and Wild West Show to Highlight State Fair
The 163rd Mississippi State Fair will feature favorite attractions-- and something new this year. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson says the Great American Wild West Show has been added to the lineup. Gipson calls it... Read More.
