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Missing Woman in Madison County

Tuesday, December 10 by Lauren McKinzie

Have you seen her? Madison county authorities are asking the public to help in locating 85 year old Helen Sawyer. She was last seen walking near 34th street around 6:30pm Monday night leaving a family friends home. She is wearing a light pink sweater,... Read More.

Simpson County Teen Critically Injured by Drunk Driver

Tuesday, December 10 by Lauren McKinzie

Local Simpson county high school student and captain of the football team, Jackson Green, has been struck by a drunk driver on his way home from his victory win against the bulldogs Friday night around 11pm. Green, who is 17 years old, was driving... Read More.

New Strip Mall Near Flowood Nature Park Sparks Opportunities and Concerns

Saturday, December 7 by Lauren McKinzie

Did someone say let's go shopping?! A new strip mall development near the Flowood nature park could bring both opportunities and concerns to the area. On the positive side, it may provide local residents with more shopping, dining, and service options, potentially boosting the local... Read More.

Community Unites to Support Hampton Family After Devastating House Fire

Thursday, December 5 by Lauren McKinzie

Tragedy struck the Hampton family early Monday morning whenever the house, that they have made a home for the past 15 years, caught fire. Everyone is reported to be safe and unharmed; however, they have lost everything. There will be a donation drive sponsored by... Read More.

New Traffic Light Installation at Jackson and Main

Sunday, December 1 by Lauren McKinzie

The installation of a new red-light at the corner of Jackson Street and Main Street is a response to concerns about traffic safety, especially with the increase of multiple accidents in the area over the past few months. This measure is typically aimed at... Read More.

Heroic Students Save Teacher During Science Fair at Mississippi High School

Wednesday, November 6 by Lauren McKinzie

A science teacher is recovering after being saved by her students following a health ordeal at school. Emily Jenkins suffered a cardiac arrest at the 13th annual science fair she host for her students at East Central High School in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Dec. 4. Jenkins,... Read More.

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Author: Lauren McKinzie

Missing Woman in Madison County

Simpson County Teen Critically Injured by Drunk Driver

New Strip Mall Near Flowood Nature Park Sparks Opportunities and Concerns

Community Unites to Support Hampton Family After Devastating House Fire

New Traffic Light Installation at Jackson and Main

Heroic Students Save Teacher During Science Fair at Mississippi High School

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