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Two Local Men Set Largemouth Bass Records

Friday, March 10 by Caston Countz

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Fisheries Bureau announced that two State Fishing Lake largemouth bass records have been broken. Mr. Brandon Hughes of Prentiss caught an 11.6 pound bass on March 5, 2017 at Lake Jeff Davis, and Mr.... Read More.

Excitement is High for Spring Turkey Season

Wednesday, March 8 by Caston Countz

For Mississippi’s nearly 50,000 turkey hunters, the day they have been anticipating is almost at hand. The spring turkey season opens on March 15th and ends May 1st. Hunters aged 15 and under get an earlier opportunity with the Youth season beginning on... Read More.

Tri-County Final Municipal Candidates

Tuesday, March 7 by Caston Countz

These are the final qualified candidates running for mayor in the municipal elections in the Tri-County this summer. MARION COUNTY: Mayor: Justin McKenzie (R), Reed Houston (R), Harry Griffith (R), Scope Newsome (D), Glenn McKenzie (D) Alderman Ward 1: Wendell Hammond Alderman Ward 2: Jason... Read More.

Voice of the Bulldogs, Jim Ellis to Retire

Thursday, March 2 by Caston Countz

Learfield announced today that Mississippi State alum and veteran broadcaster Jim Ellis will be retiring from calling football and men’s basketball at the conclusion of the 2017 basketball season. Ellis, an integral member of the Bulldogs’ broadcast team for nearly 40 years, will... Read More.

Second Arrest Made in Marion County Murder

Thursday, February 23 by Caston Countz

Doris Albea Bonilla, 27 was arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Officers on Wednesday afternoon in connection with the murder of Marcus Christopher, 50 of Columbia this past Saturday. Bonilla was charged with hindering prosecution and booked into the Marion County Jail after being questioned... Read More.

The Band Perry to Headline First Mississippi Bicentennial Concert

Thursday, February 16 by Caston Countz

JACKSON – GRAMMY Award® winners and Mississippi natives The Band Perry will headline the Governor’s Concert for the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration South. The free event kicks off celebrations around the state during 2017. “We are honored to celebrate the 200th anniversary of statehood with world-renowned... Read More.

Town of Bassfield Loses Fire Chief

Thursday, February 16 by Caston Countz

Bassfield Volunteer Fire Department Chief, Bill Matthews, lost his life in the line of duty due to a heart attack on Tuesday evening, February 14th. Matthews was on the scene of a brush fire with his fellow fire fighters and was found slumped over... Read More.

Marion County Historical Society’s 4th Annual FORD’S ENCAMPMENT

Tuesday, February 14 by Caston Countz

The Marion County Historical Society is proud to present the 4th annual Ford's Encampment on February 25, 2017 from 9:00am to 6:00pm at the historic John Ford Home in Sandy Hook. Ford's Encampment is a historical interpretation event and reenactment of 19th century Marion... Read More.