Prentiss Co. Sheriff's Office honors senior citizens with fun and educational event
The red carpet is rolled out for senior citizens as part of an annual event in Booneville. Allie Martin has more...
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Choctaw awarded $2.9 million for new access road
Choctaw County is one of three recipients of an inaugural forestry grant. The money will help fund a plan to ease traffic and improve safety on Highway 12. LaKeadra Coffey was in Ackerman today to find out how it will lead the timber industry in a new direction...
EMCC holds Launch Pad graduation at Golden Triangle Campus
East Mississippi Community College held its Launch Pad graduation at the Golden Triangle Campus. The graduates earned their high-school equivalency diplomas through EMCC's Adult Education Program...
Judge temporarily blocks Justice Dept. work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund
According to CBS News, a federal judge temporarily blocked the Justice Department from moving forward with work on the new $1.7+ billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, including making any payouts...
Southwest rolls back its overweight passenger policy. Here's what's changing.
CBS News reports that Southwest Airlines has rolled back part of its divisive policy requiring overweight passengers to buy two tickets on flights when they require a second seat because of their size...
No tax charges filed in Southern Poverty Law Center probe, after IRS lawyers determined informant program legally structured, sources say
Federal agents previously investigated the Southern Poverty Law Center's paid informant program for possible tax crimes, but the probe failed to yield any charges after Internal Revenue Service lawyers determined it was legally structured, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News...
Choctaw County awarded $2.9 million in inaugural Forestry Facility Grant
Choctaw County is one of three recipients of an inaugural forestry grant. The money will help fund a plan to ease traffic and improve safety on Highway 12. LaKeadra Coffey was in Ackerman today to find out how it will lead the timber industry in a new direction...
Prairie Opportunity hosts Community Action Day in Starkville
Prairie Opportunity, it's a name that's familiar to many in the area, but they may not be familiar with what the organization has to offer. The folks at Prairie Opportunity decided to do something about that...
Judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center and orders removal of Trump's name
According to CBS News, a federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center from temporarily closing its doors during proposed renovations, and ruled that the institution's board acted unlawfully when it added President Trump's name to the building and official title...
Seven MSU-Meridian outstanding students recognized during spring commencement
According to an MSU press release, seven MSU-Meridian graduates were recognized as outstanding students during spring commencement exercises for their exemplary academic performance...
Midday (Louisville Juneteenth) - 05/29/26
Today on Midday, Kealy is in the studio with Chucky Heard and Medford Hardin to talk about Louisville Juneteenth.
Pets Without Partners (Pet Bash) - 05/29/26
Today on Pets Without Partners, Kealy talks with the Lowndes County Humane Society about the upcoming Community Bash
ALEA kicks off agency's annual 101 Days of Summer Safety Campaign
With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start to summer, travel season is officially in full swing. But as you hit the roads or waterways over the next few weeks, the Alabama law enforcement agency is reminding motorists and boaters to prioritize safety this season.
Suspects in multi-state burglary operation tracked down in Missouri by Oxford Police
Both men are charged with Burglary - Forced Entry...
Substitute teacher faces a child pornography charge in Desoto Co.
According to WJTV News, a substitute teacher who taught in Mississippi has been arrested on a child pornography charge...
Man sentenced to 10 months Federal prison for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud
It's called "jackpotting", but it's going to cost a Venezuelan man nearly a year in prison and more than 47 thousand dollars...
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Associated Press reports that Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs...