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Philadelphia Police were dispatched to two separate disturbance calls at two difference apartment complexes just before 4 a.m. Thursday morning. A caller reported that around 20 people were outside Reunion Court Apartments on Frog Level Lane causing a disturbance and that some were armed and... Read More.

Parts of the local area will be back under a heat advisory today and it’ll be in effect until 8 pm Friday.   This includes Attala, Holmes, Winston, Carroll, Montgomery and Choctaw counties, where the heat index this afternoon could approach 110 degrees.  

The Leake County School District is officially moving into a new era as Leake High School launches its first school year under the district’s realignment plan. In its first Facebook post, the school welcomed students, families, and the community to its new official page, calling... Read More.

The upcoming Clint Black concert scheduled for July 3 at the Silver Star Convention Center at Pearl River Resort has been canceled due to a medical emergency involving the performer. In a statement released by country music artist Clint Black, he confirmed he was hospitalized... Read More.

Mississippi Blood Services is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves as the state's blood supply has reached critically low levels, with an immediate need for donors of all blood types—especially A, B and O. Local residents will have an opportunity to help during a... Read More.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is reminding residents that the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday—often referred to as Tax Free Weekend—will take place Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 2026. During the three-day period, shoppers will not pay state sales tax on qualifying clothing,... Read More.

The town of Lena will celebrate Independence Day this Saturday, July 4, with a full day of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, and fireworks. A $200 prize will be given to the most patriotic dressed child under 12 years old. No coolers or alcohol... Read More.

The City of Carthage will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary on Thursday, July 2, at Trustmark Park. The celebration will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature a fun zone, kid’s corner, food vendors, live music, a sports zone, and special guest... Read More.