Randy Bell, Author at BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7

NWS: Two Local Tornadoes Confirmed

Friday, May 27 by Randy Bell

The National Weather Service has confirmed tornado touchdowns in Leake and Neshoba counties. An EF-0 tornado with top winds of 85 miles an hour hit west of Carthage Wednesday before moving into the city. ... Read More.

Virginia Army Post Could Be Renamed For Edinburg’s Barfoot

Tuesday, May 24 by Randy Bell

A Pentagon commission is recommending that an Army post in Virginia be renamed for a World War Two hero from Leake County. It’s part of an effort to remove the names of Confederate soldiers... Read More.

Governor Reopens Qualifying For Circuit Judge

Friday, May 20 by Randy Bell

Governor Reeves announced Friday that candidate qualifying is being reopened for Circuit Judge, District 5, Place 2 following the death of Judge George Mitchell in April. Mitchell was the only candidate who had qualified... Read More.

Attala Gas Prices Easing, Leake And Neshoba Up Slightly

Friday, May 20 by Randy Bell

For the second day in a row, gas prices in Attala County have come down from their record high this week. AAA says the average price has dipped three and a half cents to... Read More.

Local Gas Price Spike Starting to Peak? Maybe

Thursday, May 19 by Randy Bell

It's been a tough week if you've had to fill up your car in Attala County. Since Monday, gas prices have jumped an average of 33 cents. But AAA says it's possible the price... Read More.

Audio: Chief Talks About Officer’s Suspension

Wednesday, May 18 by Randy Bell

A Kosciusko police officer is serving a three-day suspension without pay for violating department policies during an interaction with a group of teenagers in a city park last week. But some of the parents... Read More.

Local Gas Prices Top $4 And Still Climbing

Wednesday, May 11 by Randy Bell

Gas prices have jumped an average of almost 15 cents a gallon in Leake and Neshoba counties in the past week. Attala County has seen an increase of almost six cents but prices there... Read More.

Update: Gun At Junior High Found In Student’s Bag

Wednesday, May 11 by Randy Bell

School officials say a gun was found Tuesday morning in a student's bag at Kosciusko Junior High. The student's parent notified the principal before classes got underway that the gun might be on campus. ... Read More.

Third Encounter With KPD Results In Man’s Arrest

Monday, May 9 by Randy Bell

A man is accused of breaking into a medical supply business in Kosciusko over the weekend, using a rock to shatter the glass door-- a crime witnessed by a police officer. Ashley McKee was... Read More.

AAA: Attala Now Has Third-Highest Gas Prices In Mississippi

Thursday, May 5 by Randy Bell

Two weeks ago, there were 11 counties with an average gas price higher than Attala County. Now, there are only two. AAA says prices in the county are up more than eight cents just... Read More.

Scott Hamilton Bringing His Bike Ride For Cancer Research To Kosy

Wednesday, May 4 by Randy Bell

Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton had a good reason for making the longest bike ride of his life—the entire 444-mile length of the Natchez Trace. “I’m not a cyclist,” Hamilton said. “But I hate... Read More.

Holmes Tornado Victims May Get Federal Assistance

Friday, April 29 by Randy Bell

Governor Reeves is asking for a major disaster declaration after tornadoes hit Mississippi on March 22nd doing more than $1 million in property damage. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says, if the request is... Read More.

Author: Randy Bell