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School choice for military kids: What this means for local schools
A bill headed to Governor Tate Reeves' desk could bring big changes for the children of active-duty military personnel stationed in Mississippi. House Bill 1341 is a military school choice bill.
911 dispatchers: The heroes behind the scenes
911 dispatchers and operators are often the first point of contact in emergency situations, literally serving as a lifeline in many cases.
Chad Turner named Trooper of the Year
You see them on Mississippi highways every day, responding to accidents and getting drunk drivers off the roads.
Crash claims life of woman in Pontotoc County
The daughter of the Pontotoc County Coroner was killed in an accident Thursday morning. It happened mid-morning on Highway 9 in Pontotoc County.
Willis Miller sentenced to 45 years in prison, mandatory
The man convicted of killing a little girl while drinking and driving was sentenced to prison. Willis Miller will spend 45 years behind bars. This is a mandatory sentence.
Longtime north Mississippi judge retires
Judge Jim Greenlee, of Oxford, is stepping down from the Mississippi Court of Appeals. He was appointed to the position in January 2016 and then won re-election twice.
State education board names Ginger Tedder MSMS exec. director
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science has a new leader. The State Board of Education voted to hire Ginger Tedder as the executive director of MSMS.
New director leads North Miss. Law Enforcement Training Center
For cadets in Class 2024 B76 of the Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center, a typical day can include PT outdoors and classroom work.
Columbus blight program: Plan to clean up abandoned properties
There are several abandoned houses and empty properties around the Friendly City. The city of Columbus is hoping the new Blight Program will help eliminate some of the unused property.
Lowndes County CO accused of bringing contraband into jail
A Lowndes County Sheriff's Department correctional officer finds himself on the other side of a jail cell.
Agencies develop strategies to improve safety on trail rides
Increasing injuries and fatalities force law enforcement agencies to develop strategies to enhance safety on trail rides.
HB 1341 allows military families to send children to school of choice
A bill on the way to Governor Tate Reeves' desk will allow military members more flexibility with school choices for their kids.
Tupelo storm shelter relocates
A storm shelter at a Tupelo park is relocated, because of major improvements at the popular attraction.
Willis Miller found guilty of crashing into ATV, killing child
An Oktibbeha County jury found a man guilty of crashing into an ATV and killing a child while under the influence.