Tuesday weather rundown: 7-18-17
North Mississippi feeling the heat today: temperatures rising out of the 70s this morning to reach a sweltering high in the mid 90s. Light winds...
Not sweet: watermelons threatened by heavy rain
by Jared Bounds
A balance of timely rain and sunny skies is essential for large, sweet watermelons, but too much rain can wreak havoc on the melons and...
Mississippi students could soon see different high school diplomas
by Jared Bounds
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted this week to invite public comment on a proposal that would give students the opportunity to earn...
Two Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Compounding Pharmacy Fraud Scheme
by Jared Bounds
Jason May, 40, of Lamar County, Mississippi, and Gerald Jay Schaar, 46, of Biloxi, Mississippi, have each been charged by Criminal Information for their roles...
Names of 16 lost on Marine flight “Yanky 72” released
by Jared Bounds
July 10, 2017, the U.S. Marine Corps lost a KC-130T from Marine Air Refueler Transport Squadron 452 based at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh,...
Meet the new boss(es) at the state Board of Health
by Jared Bounds
During its quarterly meeting, the Mississippi State Board of Health elected new leadership in the positions of chairman and vice-chairman. Ed “Tad” Dalton Barham, M.D.,...
Airbag recall adds 2.7 million Ford, Nissan & Mazda vehicles
by Jared Bounds
July 13, 2017 Airbag manufacturer Takata has filed with the US government to add 2.7 million cars, trucks and SUVs to an already massive list...
Trio arrested for stealing from 86 year old in Grenada nursing home
by Jared Bounds
Yesterday, Attorney General Jim Hood announced that three residents of Holcomb were each charged with one felony count of exploitation of a vulnerable person after...
Thursday weather rundown: 7-13-17
by Jared Bounds
Plenty of rain on tap for north Mississippi throughout today and tonight. Expect an 80% chance of thunderstorms developing after lunchtime and rolling across the...
Mississippi landowners to receive incentives for being environmentally conscious
by Jared Bounds
If you own land in the state of Mississippi, you may want to sign up for this program, regardless of the amount of land you...