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Red flag warnings in effect for some counties
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – Red flag warnings are in effect for some counties in northeast Mississippi. A red flag warning means that the threat of fires is extremely high. They can spread rapidly. The combination of dry weather, low humidity, and windy conditions creates an environment in which one...
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Starkville city leaders hear from city residents
Encouraging community dialogue; that was the goal of a recent meeting in Starkville. Ward Five Alderman William Pochop held a Town Hall Meeting at the Montgomery Bed and Breakfast. The meeting also featured Starkville Utilities General Manager Edward Kemp. Kemp shared information about a number of projects and intiatives goingon...
Neshoba Democrat
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This Small Mississippi Town Is Quietly Known For Guitar Sculptures, Colorful Murals, And Laid-Back Local Shops
I only meant to stop for a quick snack and a stretch of the legs somewhere in northeast Mississippi. Then a bright, six-foot guitar painted like a jukebox caught my eye on the sidewalk, and the snack plan fell apart. One painted guitar led to another, then to a wall...
Neshoba Democrat
Mayor, aldermen receive pay raises
Pay raises were approved for the mayor, aldermen, city employees, and fire chief during last Tuesday’s meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Mayor Jim Fulton’s annual salary will increase by $9,000, from $67,500 to $76,500. Aldermen’s annual salaries will increase by $3,800, from $16,200 to $20,000....
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MISSING IN MISSISSIPPI: Len Stewart, Montgomery County
WINONA — A Texas man who traveled to Mississippi in 2022 for his father’s funeral has not been seen or heard from by his family in nearly four years, leaving relatives searching for answers about his disappearance. Lennard “Len” Stewart was 53 years old when he was last...
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Anyone can help save a life, if they’re properly trained
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) -Anyone can save a life, if they’re properly trained. That’s part of the philosophy behind a class in Starkville Monday evening. With the holidays and other gatherings coming up this time of year, knowing what to do if someone around you is experiencing a medical emergency is important.