Latest Pearl River Flood Updates

From the National Weather Service:   ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * WHERE...PEARL RIVER NEAR CARTHAGE. * WHEN...UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - AT 7:45 AM CDT WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. -... Read More.
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Rankin Crash Kills Carthage Man

The Highway Patrol is investigating a wreck in Rankin County that killed a Carthage man.  Troopers say two vehicles were involved in the crash Tuesday morning on Highway 25 southwest of Ludlow.   The victim was identified as Jose Melendez, 66.
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Hosemann Wants State Gas Tax Suspended

A small part of what we’re paying for gas is the state fuel tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.  And Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann says that’s a tax we could do without—for six months.   He’s proposing suspending the tax as Mississippi and the rest... Read More.
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Five More Local COVID Deaths Reported

The State Health Department says five more COVID-19 deaths have been reported in the local area since last Monday.   Three of the deaths were in Leake County with one each in Attala and Neshoba counties.   The Health Department is no longer providing daily county-level... Read More.
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Governor Signs CRT Ban

Governor Reeves on Monday signed legislation to prohibit the teaching of Critical Race Theory in Mississippi's public schools, community colleges and universities.  Senate Bill 2113 says students should not be taught that "any sex, race, ethnicity, religion or national origin is inherently superior or... Read More.
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Captured: Person Of Interest In Newton County Murders

A man investigators have been looking for in connection with a double homicide in Newton County was captured Saturday along with a female companion.   The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has identified Austin Harrell as a person of interest in the case.  He and Shaunna... Read More.
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Newton Homicide Victims Identified

The two young women found murdered near the Newton-Scott county line last week have been identified as Breanna Strickland, 26, and Kaitlyn Goolsby, 24.   The Choctaw Police Department released the information Thursday and said the investigation is continuing.  The bodies were discovered last Friday... Read More.
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Latest Pearl River Flood Updates

From the National Weather Service: ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * WHERE...PEARL RIVER AT EDINBURG. * WHEN...FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACTS...AT 21.0 FEET, MINOR OVER BANK FLOODING CONTINUES IN AREAS SOUTH OF THE... Read More.
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As Gas Prices Climb, How About An Electric Car?

With gas prices going through the roof, maybe it's time to consider an electric car.  EV Mississippi is a non-profit group which advocates for electric and hybrid vehicles.  Its president, Josh Hazel, says with pump prices this high, the cost of fueling a gas-burning... Read More.
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Social Media Rumors Interfering With Murder Investigation

As an investigation continues into the murders of two young women whose bodies were found near the Newton-Scott county line last week, persistent rumors on social media claiming that there've been additional victims are frustrating federal, state and local law enforcement, interfering with their... Read More.
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Zero COVID Cases Again For Two Local Counties

For the second time this month, two local counties have gone 24 hours without a new COVID-19 case.  The State Health Department said Tuesday that the case counts in Leake and Neshoba counties are the same as the ones reported Monday, while Attala County... Read More.
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