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Potential Severe Weather Wednesday Evening

Wednesday, April 26 by Caston Countz

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Mississippi, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Tonight Breezy conditions are expected this afternoon and evening. Southerly winds may gust up to 35 mph, and this may cause difficult travel... Read More.

Body found in Marion County, One Arrested on Murder Charge.

Monday, February 20 by Caston Countz

The Marion County Sheriff's Office received a call in reference to a body laying in a ditch area on Wesley Road just off of Highway 98 East this past Saturday. Deputies arrived on the scene and found the body of a black male, identified... Read More.

Additional Arrest in Foxworth Murder

Friday, February 17 by Caston Countz

A second arrest in the murder of a Foxworth man has been made today according to Sheriff Berkley Hall. Charles Cleveland Lewis 22, of Foxworth was arrested in connection with the February 10th murder of Calen Malek Shaw. Lewis is also charged with conspiracy... Read More.

Drug Awareness meeting at West Marion Primary

Tuesday, October 25 by Caston Countz

West Marion Primary will host a drug awareness parent meeting Wednesday, October 26th at 9:00am in the library. All parents and guardians are invited to come. Refreshments will be served.

Page, Abram, Found Guilty in 2014 Murder of Ryan Cooper

Monday, September 19 by Caston Countz

Circuit Court District Attorney Hal Kittrell announces that on September 16, Jerry Page AKA "Jerry Abram" was found guilty by a Marion County Jury of the Murder of Ryan Cooper, Arson, Simple Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer and of Felon in Possession of... Read More.

Local Election List for November finalized

Monday, September 12 by Caston Countz

Marion County Circuit Clerk Janette Nolan has released the final local candidate list for the election on November 8th. The list includes: County Board of Education District 1: Richard Culliver County Board of Education District 2: Houston Keith Stuckey Election Commissioner District 1: Mike Bennett Election Commissioner District 2: Van Lowry Election Commissioner... Read More.

Flash Flood Watch Until Saturday

Thursday, August 11 by Caston Countz

A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for our entire listening area from late tonight until Saturday morning. Rainfall amounts from 4 to 7 inches are possible, with higher amounts in localized areas. Flooding of low lying areas are expected, and some roads may... Read More.

Nelson Wholesale Opening Facility in Columbia

Wednesday, August 3 by Caston Countz

Nelson Wholesale announced this week that it will locate a new pet food and pet product distribution facility in Columbia. the company will invest $2 million and will create 20 jobs. Headquartered in Brownwood, Texas, Nelson Wholesale is relocating it's distribution operations from Hammond, LA... Read More.