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The much-anticipated three-state sales event along Highway 84 will take place this week, and Lawrence County has embraced the opportunity. Organizers have created a huge flea market opportunity from Texas to Mississippi, and vendors will be open along the highway from Mexia, Texas, to Prentiss. Businesses in cities and towns have been able to take…

A Missouri woman has not been seen since May 20 in the Silver Creek area, and family members and local law enforcement agencies are looking for her. La’Datra Lasha Lynn Williams was last seen at 633 Hooker Road in Silver Creek. According to Lawrence County investigators, no foul play has been indicated at this time;…

Staff of Congressman Michael Guest, who serves the third district of Mississippi, will visit Lawrence County on June 18 for Constituent Services Day. Constituents may visit with staff from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the boardroom of Lawrence County Courthouse at 518 E. Broad St. in Monticello. Staff will be available to help on…

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is expanding a water contact advisory for a portion of the Pearl River following a significant sewer line break reported by Jackson Water near Hanging Moss Creek in Jackson. Initial sampling results show elevated bacteria levels in the river downstream of the break, with elevated levels detected as far…

 The Mississippi Legislature has recently passed House Bill 602, marking a significant move to enhance transparency in the seafood industry and build greater consumer confidence. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi—whether in grocery stores, seafood markets, restaurants, or food trucks—must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Oversight and…

The Mississippi Board of Animal Health urges animal owners to be aware of New World screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including pets, and in rare cases, humans. Adult screwworm flies have orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body, and three dark stripes along…

A stabbing at a Monticello convenience store early Thursday morning claimed the life of a local man. A suspect is being held in the murder. According to Monticello Police Chief Jeff Letchworth, one man was stabbed to death about 3:22 a.m. on May 15 at The C Store at the corner of F.E. Sellers Highway…

The Mississippi Court of Appeals will convene on the campus of Alcorn State University in Lorman at 10:30 a.m., April 1. The Court convenes on college campuses and occasionally at other locations to hear oral arguments in cases on appeal. Court on the Road is a teaching tool to give students and the public opportunities to…

Flu numbers in Mississippi remain high and the Mississippi State Department of Health wants you to know you can get tested and treated at your local county health department. Statewide, the latest surveillance numbers show a 7.9% rate of patients presenting at medical facilities with flu-like symptoms. That number is down from 9.1% the week…

A hazardous winter storm bringing heavy snowfall and sub-freezing temperatures will impact much of the state on Tuesday. Mississippi Department of Transportation crews will closely monitor weather conditions and highways and bridges and be ready to respond as the winter weather moves in. Motorists should remain cautious, especially on bridges and overpasses. Moderate and major…