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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Regular Vehicle Maintenance

Sunday, December 15 by Lauren McKinzie

Keeping up with vehicle maintenance is crucial for several reasons, each contributing to the longevity, safety, and efficiency of your vehicle. Here are some pros and cons of regular vehicle maintenance: Pros: Safety: Regular maintenance ensures that critical components such as brakes, tires, and lights...

Stay Alert: Teen Vandals Targeting Vehicles in Grocery Store Parking Lots

Friday, December 13 by Lauren McKinzie

Be aware when planning your next trip to the grocery store. Local authorities have gotten several reports of a group of teenagers attempting to break into vehicles looking for valuables laying around. Last group was seen Tuesday night around 7pm outside of Dean's fish...

Tylervilles 7th Annual Christmas Parade Promises Festive Fun for All Ages

Thursday, December 12 by Lauren McKinzie

Tylerville is excited to kick off their 7th annual Christmas parade with tons of attractions for all ages! Such as axe throwing for the dads, tons of pop up shops from local vendors and boutiques for the moms, and even a train ride around...

Heartwarming Holiday Adoption Surge Brings Joy to Families

Thursday, December 12 by Lauren McKinzie

What a Christmas miracle! Five counties across the state have participated in a wide spread adoption of children ranging from 3-8 years old in Rankin County. Judges have signed off on more than 30 adoptions just in the past two weeks, giving these children and...

Missing Woman in Madison County

Tuesday, December 10 by Lauren McKinzie

Have you seen her? Madison county authorities are asking the public to help in locating 85 year old Helen Sawyer. She was last seen walking near 34th street around 6:30pm Monday night leaving a family friends home. She is wearing a light pink sweater,...

Simpson County Teen Critically Injured by Drunk Driver

Tuesday, December 10 by Lauren McKinzie

Local Simpson county high school student and captain of the football team, Jackson Green, has been struck by a drunk driver on his way home from his victory win against the bulldogs Friday night around 11pm. Green, who is 17 years old, was driving...

New Strip Mall Near Flowood Nature Park Sparks Opportunities and Concerns

Saturday, December 7 by Lauren McKinzie

Did someone say let's go shopping?! A new strip mall development near the Flowood nature park could bring both opportunities and concerns to the area. On the positive side, it may provide local residents with more shopping, dining, and service options, potentially boosting the local...

Community Unites to Support Hampton Family After Devastating House Fire

Thursday, December 5 by Lauren McKinzie

Tragedy struck the Hampton family early Monday morning whenever the house, that they have made a home for the past 15 years, caught fire. Everyone is reported to be safe and unharmed; however, they have lost everything. There will be a donation drive sponsored by...

New Traffic Light Installation at Jackson and Main

Sunday, December 1 by Lauren McKinzie

The installation of a new red-light at the corner of Jackson Street and Main Street is a response to concerns about traffic safety, especially with the increase of multiple accidents in the area over the past few months. This measure is typically aimed at...

Heroic Students Save Teacher During Science Fair at Mississippi High School

Wednesday, November 6 by Lauren McKinzie

A science teacher is recovering after being saved by her students following a health ordeal at school. Emily Jenkins suffered a cardiac arrest at the 13th annual science fair she host for her students at East Central...