Secrets From The South

Scotty Ray Report 4-16-25

Good morning. Currently 48 with a high of 78 today. Headlines Shaping America - Local Headlines at 7 am.

Scotty Ray and Odie 4-16-25

Lane Taylor has won the special election of Senate District 82, a seat previously held by MS Supreme Court Jennifer Branning. Charges are expected to be formally announced today on two suspects who were taken into custody at the Hampton Inn on Tuesday. Kemper County Sheriff’s Department is looking for Cordarius Shondavis Lake. Contact Crime Stoppers at 855-485-8477 if you have any information. The TN Pastor who was kidnapped in South Africa has been rescued after a shootout.

Scotty Ray Report 4-15-25

A portion of Murphy Road will be closed at 8 am in Lauderdale County for Repairs. Thieves burglarized a local cell phone company early Sunday Morning. A Cyclist was struck by a car on Cotton Gin Road near Hwy 45. Only minor injuries were reported. An early wreck blocked traffic on Old Hwy 80 West near Lost Gap this morning. The area had great weather for Full Moon 5th, Loose Caboose, and Sip and Savor over the weekend.

Scotty Ray and Odie 4-15-25

A log truck accident slowed traffic near Tucker on Highway 19 North; minor injuries were reported. An accident near Carthage blocked traffic as crews worked to pull a work truck from between two rigs. A rollover accident on 34th Street shut traffic down in Meridian as wreckers worked to remove the truck from the ditch. JJ Anders, Supervisor for Lauderdale County, and Rush Mayatt, Road Foreman, join the report to discuss Roads and Bridges in Marion, MS.

Scotty Ray Report 4-14-25

Good Morning it's currently 53 with a high of 85 today. Old Hwy 80 West near Lost Gap is currently blocked due to a two-vehicle accident. Headlines Shaping America- Local at 7 am .

Scotty Ray and Odie 4-14-25

A portion of Murphy Road will be closed at 8 am in Lauderdale County for Repairs. Thieves burglarized a local cell phone company early Sunday Morning. A Cyclist was struck by a car on Cotton Gin Road near Hwy 45. Only minor injuries were reported. An early wreck blocked traffic on Old Hwy 80 West near Lost Gap this morning. The area had great weather for Full Moon 5th, Loose Caboose, and Sip and Savor over the weekend.

Scotty Ray Report 4-11-25

Good Morning - Currently 52 with fog, today's high is 72. Headlines Shaping America- Local Headlines at 7 am

Scotty Ray And Odie Report 4-11-25

At least two stolen vehicles have been reported within the last 24 hours in Meridian. MBI is investigating a shooting that involved a Capitol Police Officer. A Memorial Garden was dedicated Thursday at the New Lauderdale County Go. Complex Building. Poplar Springs Elementary prepares for State Testing next week. The Meridian Fire Department had four Firefighters graduate from the MS Fire Academy this week. Full Moon on the 5th is Tonight in Downtown Meridian.

Scotty Ray Report 4-10-25

It's Thursday, currently 46 with a high of 81 today. Headlines Shaping America-Local at 7 am.

Scotty Ray and Odie Report 4-10-25

An accident on I-20 near Edwards shut down the highway yesterday. A man was trapped for hours under an 18-wheeler and was life-flighted from the scene. MPD responded to The Village Apartments for altercations Wednesday afternoon. Numerous gas lines were struck throughout the city of Meridian on Wednesday. The Grand Jury of Lauderdale County has returned 150 True Bills and 13 Non-True Bills.