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Thunderstorm Watch Posted, Storm Risk Increased

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(Severe Thunderstorm Watch shown in pink on map above) Our wet and stormy Memorial Day weekend is underway with much of this area under a severe thunderstorm watch until 6 pm and several local counties now facing a Level-2 "slight" risk of damaging winds and... Read More.
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Leake County Drug Bust Yields Large Amount of Meth

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A Leake County man was arrested when a large amount of narcotics and multiple firearms were found in a home on Pearl Hill Road. Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson says deputies, investigators, and agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics spent several hours conducting an operation... Read More.

MHP Out in Force for Memorial Day Holiday

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Mississippi drivers can expect to see more Highway Patrol presence this Memorial Day weekend beginning bright and early Friday morning through midnight Monday night. MHP Troop D's Public Affairs Officer, Bobby Land says they'll be looking for speeding or impaired drivers. “We want drivers to... Read More.
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AAA: Gas Price Average Back Above $4

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The average price of gas in Mississippi has climbed above $4 again.  AAA says the statewide average is close to $4.02 this morning, the highest it’s been since the first of March when prices skyrocketed as the war with Iran got underway.  The auto... Read More.
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“Coffee Tables for Cancer” Fund Raiser Happening for Carthage Couple

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(B-MO) A Carthage craftsman, husband, and friend to many is turning his talent into something deeply personal. Mark Perrott, owner of Mississippi Farm Tables, has launched Coffee Tables for Cancer as his wife, Helen, begins chemotherapy. Mark is known for building handmade hardwood furniture with... Read More.

Former Carthage Officer Arrested in Bribery Investigation

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A former Carthage police officer is facing bribery and conspiracy charges.  Police Chief Billy McMillan says he was made aware of a possible bribery incident involving one of his officers, Howard Cole, last November.  McMillan says an internal investigation was launched but the chief... Read More.
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Leake Central High School Graduation Moved to the Carthage Coliseum

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Leake Central High School has announced a change of venue for their upcoming graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026. The ceremony will now be held at the Carthage Coliseum on Thursday, May 21 at 7 pm. Graduates are asked to report to the coliseum by... Read More.

Boswell Media Experiencing Email Issues

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Boswell Media is currently experiencing issues with all company emails. We are actively working to have service restored. In the meantime, you can reach us by phone at 662-289-1050, and emails can be sent to [email protected].  
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Finalists Announced for Mississippi Songwriter of the Year 2026

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The finalists have been announced for the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year. A panel of music industry judges listened to the songs and judged the lyrics to all submitted songs at the famous Wishbone Studio in Muscle Shoals, AL. Fifteen finalists have been chosen and... Read More.

Karaoke competition coming to Central MS Fair

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Get ready to take the stage at the Central Mississippi Fair Karaoke Competition. Warm up those vocal cords and compete for cash prizes in a fun-filled night of music and entertainment at the Attala County Coliseum. Event Details Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM ... Read More.
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Conehatta Man Sentenced in Federal Child Molestation Case

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PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A Conehatta man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for sexual contact with two people under the age of sixteen. Quindon Bailey John, 24, was indicted in Feb. 2024 and pleaded guilty to the charge in July of 2025. The case was investigated... Read More.
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Sheriff Warns Against Spam Calls and Texts

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The Attala County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is warning the public about a phone scam targeting local residents. Scammers are calling or texting residents claiming to be from the sheriff’s office. The fraudsters say that the recipient owes money and demand payment. The scammers may use... Read More.

Vehicle Run Off in the Woods in Zama Area

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KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--A vehicle ran off into the woods early Saturday morning in Attala County. Dispatchers got an alert from an iPhone detection device at 3:30 Saturday morning, which turned out to be accurate. The wreck was on Hwy. 19 south near Attala Rd. 5053, in the... Read More.

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