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Boil Water Notice for Mt. Gilead-Improve Water System

Tuesday, August 23 by Caston Countz

A Boil Water Notice has been issued for all customers of the Mt. Gilead-Improve Water Association due to a loss in pressure while installing a new line. This boil water notice remains in effect until further notice.

Heat Advisory continues into Saturday Night

Friday, August 5 by Caston Countz

The National Weather Service out of Jackson has issued a heat advisory for today and Saturday until 7pm.With highs today in the mid to upper 90s combined with high humidity levels will result in heat indices peaking between 105 and 110 degrees today and Saturday... Read More.

Heat Advisory for Thursday

Thursday, August 4 by Caston Countz

The National Weather Service out of Jackson has issued a Heat Advisory for our area until 7pm tonight.With potential highs in the mid to upper 90s, combined with high humidity levels will result in heat indices peaking between 105 and 110 late this morning... Read More.

What’s the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke?

Wednesday, August 3 by Caston Countz

For many in the south, the summertime always brings the potential danger of heat related injuries, especially among children and the elderly. One question that we get asked here at the station from time to time is, "What is the difference between heat exhaustion... Read More.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: New Orleans Coleslaw

Saturday, July 9 by Caston Countz

This is taken from Nigella Lawson's website at: www.nigella.comINGREDIENTS:1 white cabbage (about 1kg / 2lbs before trimming) 2 carrots 2 sticks celery 4 spring onions 200 grams mayonnaise (preferably organic) 4 tablespoons buttermilk 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 100 grams... Read More.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Cool Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Saturday, July 2 by Caston Countz

Looking for a 4th of July snack idea? Try this...Ingredients: (Makes 6 servings)1 cup chopped strawberries1/2 cup chopped kiwi1/2 cup seeded cucumber1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon gingerTortilla Chips:2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon6 flour tortillas (6-inch)For the Salsa, mix all ingredients... Read More.

Black Cat Cone Fountain Fireworks Recalled

Friday, July 1 by Caston Countz

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on all Black Cat Cone Fountain Fireworks with the model number BC269 printed on the bottom of the packaging which are sold in groups of three. There has been three reports of people lighting... Read More.

Fines increase for texting in Mississippi

Wednesday, June 29 by Caston Countz

Fines for texting & driving in Mississippi are about to quadruple. Fines under the law approved by Gov. Phil Bryant in March of 2015 began at $25 but will increase to $100 on July 1. Although ticketing to date reportedly has been light, the... Read More.