Marion County Cattleman’s Association Rodeo

Don't miss it!! The 62nd annual Marion County Cattlemen's Association  Rodeo, sponsored by Mack Grubbs Motors will be in town Friday, April 14th and Saturday April 15th at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Expo Center. NFR Clown Rudy Burns will be there along with the... Read More.

Turkey Hunters Asked to Voluntarily Report Their Harvests

In an effort to increase information on the wellbeing of Mississippi’s wild turkey flock, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is asking turkey hunters to voluntarily report their harvests this spring through a new online system produced by the agency.  “Mississippi is... Read More.

Excitement is High for Spring Turkey Season

     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.

Hazardous Weather Threat for Today

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...remainder of today FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...remainder of today Some severe thunderstorms are possible through mid afternoon along and just ahead of a cold front pushing southeast... Read More.

Tri-County Final Municipal Candidates

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

     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.