Author: Randy Bell

After smashing the daily record for new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Mississippi saw even higher numbers Thursday.  The State Health Department reported 7,079 new infections, almost 500 more than the day before.   The statewide spike... Read More.

After averaging about 30 new cases of COVID-19 over a four-day period last week, Leake County saw the number almost double in the latest report from the State Health Department.  On Tuesday, the number... Read More.

At first glance, it's a big number-- 149 new COVID-19 cases in Neshoba County.  But that's over a span of four days.  And compared to last week's case count, it represents an improvement, at... Read More.

As much as an inch and a half of snow fell in parts of northeast Mississippi Sunday and there were light accumulations in many locations including Kosciusko last night.   The wintry precipitation moved out... Read More.

After a big drop the week before, the average price for gasoline in Attala County has edged back up.  AAA says there’s been an increase of about three cents a gallon since last week... Read More.

Another big jump in new COVID-19 cases in Neshoba County. Wednesday, the State Health Department reported 50 new cases.  Thursday, it was 60.   The one-day increase in Leake County was 34 and in Attala... Read More.

Originally, the National Weather Service thought the weekend rain would be gone by the time cold air behind a front moves into central Mississippi on Sunday.  But now forecasters think some precipitation may linger... Read More.

Wednesday's stormy weather didn’t amount to much in Mississippi.  A couple of possible tornadoes moved across Webster, Calhoun and Chickasaw counties but no damage has been reported.  And in this part of central Mississippi,... Read More.

In just 24 hours, the State Health Department says the number of COVID-19 cases in Neshoba County jumped by 50.   In Leake County, 23 new cases are being reported and 12 more in Attala... Read More.

After seeing an increase of 53 COVID-19 cases over a four-day period last week, the spike in new infections in Leake County continues.  The State Health Department reports an additional 35 cases in the... Read More.

Dozens of new COVID 19 cases have been reported locally in the past week.  The State Health Department reported Monday that Leake County has seen 53 additional cases, Attala County 50 and Neshoba County... Read More.

The local area and much of Mississippi remain under a Level-2 "slight" risk of severe weather for Wednesday.  Forecasters say damaging winds  will be possible during the day and evening as a cold front... Read More.