Henderson Elected Mayor of Carthage

Laurie Henderson will be the new mayor of Carthage.  Running as a Republican, she beat incumbent mayor Mary Ann Vivians in Tuesday's general election.  Henderson got about 60 per cent of the vote.  And she's already setting some priorities for when she takes over... Read More.
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Former Leake Deputy Jailed for Evidence Tampering

The former Leake County deputy sheriff at the center of an evidence tampering investigation which led to dozens of drug cases being dismissed in September turned himself in Monday.   Sheriff Randy Atkinson says Justin Moore is facing 31 counts of evidence tampering.   Moore surrendered... Read More.
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COVID Update: Fewer Cases, One Death

The overall COVID numbers in this part of central Mississippi were down by ten cases last week compared to the week before.  The State Health Department reports a total of 29 new cases in Attala, Leake and Neshoba counties.  But there's been another local... Read More.
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Sheriff Warns About Bus Law Violations

FROM NESHOBA COUNTY SHERIFF ERIC CLARK:   Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive calls from the public in reference to motorists passing stopped school buses. This reckless and public endangerment will not be tolerated and deputies are being instructed to be on high alert for... Read More.
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You Can Design Mississippi’s Next Car Tag

Got some ideas on what the new standard car tag in Mississippi should look like?  The state is now accepting design submissions and you have until the end of the month to email yours to the Department of Revenue.   Governor Reeves says the process... Read More.
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Former Member of MBCI Tribal Council Headed to Prison

FROM THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN JACKSON:    A former tribal councilmember for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians was sentenced to 84 months in prison for embezzlement, perjury, and suborning perjury, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of... Read More.
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Former Governor Injured in Yazoo Wreck

Photo credit: Rogelio V. Solis - The Associated Press   Haley Barbour is in a Jackson hospital recovering from injuries suffered in a traffic accident in Yazoo County.  The Highway Patrol says the former governor was on a county road near his home Wednesday afternoon when... Read More.
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COVID Update: Numbers Down, Vaccine for Kids

There weren't as many COVID infections reported in this part of central Mississippi last week.  The State Health Department said Wednesday that there were 18 new cases in Leake County, 15 in Attala County and only six in Neshoba County.  The total for the... Read More.
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AAA: Gas Prices Down 6 Cents in 2 Weeks

A spike in gas prices peaked in Mississippi about two weeks ago.  Since then, AAA says the average price statewide has fallen about six cents to just under $3.27.  Locally, pump prices continue running higher than the statewide average.  The auto club says Neshoba... Read More.
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