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Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Finalists to be Announced

Tuesday, May 5 by Staff Report

Submissions for the Mississippi Songwriter of the Year have ended. Fifteen finalists will be selected to play their songs live at the Guitar Academy in downtown Kosciusko on June 27th. A panel of judges will listen... Read More.

MS Department of Public Safety warns of Driver Service Bureau text message scam

Monday, April 20 by Breck Riley

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) is warning residents about a fraudulent text message currently circulating that falsely claims to be from the Driver Service Bureau (DSB). According to MDPS, the message is part... Read More.

IRS Announces Tax Relief for Mississippi Storm Victims; Deadline Extended to June 8

Wednesday, April 15 by Staff Report

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for Mississippi residents and businesses affected by the severe winter storm that began January 23, 2026. Affected taxpayers now have until June 8, 2026, to file... Read More.

Point Blank Grillin’ Serving Up Flavor and Community in Philadelphia

Friday, April 10 by Ashlee Davis

Point Blank Grillin’ is a food truck local to Neshoba that offers fresh, made-to-order meals while helping build up the community. The food truck is owned and operated by Chris Strickland and regularly sets up... Read More.

UPDATE: Attala Co. Sheriff Releases More Details Regarding Multiple Shootings and the Manhunt that Followed

Monday, March 30 by Ashlee Davis

Attala County authorities have released new details following two deadly shootings that led to a manhunt Sunday afternoon. According to Attala County Sheriff Curtis Pope, deputies and EMS were first dispatched around 1:40 p.m. on... Read More.

Shooting in Holmes Co., One Person Dead

Sunday, March 15 by Chris Davis

LEXINGTON, Miss.--A shooting in Holmes County happened on a stretch on Hwy. 17, said authorities with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. No specific date for the shooting was reported by the agency. One person is dead,... Read More.

Winston Co. Man Facing Sextortion, Escape, Stealing Fire Dept. Vehicle Charges

Monday, February 16 by Chris Davis

LOUISVILLE, Miss.--A Winston County man faces several felony charges that include sextortion and escape. Frederic Rush is accused of secretly recording he and his ex-girlfriend having sex and then threatening to show people the video... Read More.

Central Electric Restoration Efforts

Sunday, January 25 by Ashlee Davis

Central Electric Power Association has been responding to power outages throughout the day caused by severe winter weather and ice accumulation mainly in the northern part of our service area. Restoration efforts will pause at... Read More.

Police Chief Suspended in Lexington, Former Chief Appointed Interim

Thursday, January 15 by Chris Davis

LEXINGTON, Miss.--Lexington now has an interim police chief. Former police chief Robert Kirklin is serving as the chief for now because current chief Charles Henderson's certification has been suspended and is under review, reports... Read More.

Nineteen-Year-Old Killed In Weir Shooting

Thursday, January 1 by Chris Davis

WEIR, Miss.--A 19-year-old died in a shooting on New Year's Eve in Weir, in Choctaw County. The name of the victim has not been released. WTVA reported the shooting happened just after midnight, but the exact... Read More.

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Mozart Magic’ at The Ellis Theater

Monday, December 29 by Ashlee Davis

The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will celebrate the brilliance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with its annual “Mozart Magic” Chamber Concert, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 9, at The Ellis Theater. This long-standing mid-winter favorite... Read More.

MDOT to suspend work, urges safe driving for holiday travel

Friday, December 19 by Staff Report

JACKSON, MISS. – ‘Tis the season for holiday travel! In 2025, AAA projects a record 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holidays. This forecast is a... Read More.

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