Author: Staff Report
Leake Academy Basketball versus Simpson Academy
The Leake Academy basketball teams were back in action on their home court in Decatur tonight. The Lady Rebels were first on the floor playing the Cougars of Simpson Academy. While the teams played to a 14-14 tie at the end of the opening... Read More.
Today in History, Wednesday, December 2nd
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 2, the 337th day of 2020. There are 29 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Dec. 2, 1982, in the first operation of its kind, doctors at the University of Utah Medical Center implanted a... Read More.
Neshoba General Christmas Blood Drive is Coming
The Neshoba General Christmas Blood Drive is coming on December 9th. This year there will be 2 buses parked in the front parking area from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Hospital officials said that they "realize that everyone is extremely busy and that by... Read More.
Be Aware: Are You Being Cyber Safe This Holiday Season?
Are you being "Cyber Safe" this holiday season? The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is reminding us how to protect ourselves from Cybercriminals while shopping online. Be aware of fake websites, phishing emails, remember to use unexpected passwords, make sure your computer security software... Read More.
Freeze Warning In Effect Tonight and Tomorrow Morning
A Freeze Warning is in effect. NOAA and MEMA released an announcement stating that a Freeze Alert Warning is in effect from 9pm tonight until 10am Tuesday. Expected are several hours of sub-freezing temperatures covering southern and central Mississippi counties in our region including... Read More.
Louisville -The Jingle Bell Market Is Saturday
The Louisville Jingle Bell Market is this Saturday. According to the Louisville/Winston Chamber of Commerce, the event will host local merchants and artisans, as well as local Chefs, who will cook throughout the day. There will be a fashion show, holiday floral demonstrations, Chef... Read More.
3 Leake Academy Football Players Selected for Class 5 A All-Star Team, Game is Friday
3 Leake Academy Football Players are going to the All-Stars. Abrey Guidry, Zac Kemp and Thomas Cheatham have been selected to the MAIS Class 5A All-Star Game. The game will be Friday, December 4, 2020 at Jackson Prep starting at 5:00pm.
Mississippi Reporting Record Number of Coronavirus Hospitalizations in a Single Day
Mississippi is reporting a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations for a single day. The state Department of Health says Monday that 1,008 people were hospitalized with the virus the day before. This marks the first time that coronavirus hospitalizations in the state have topped... Read More.
Today in History, Tuesday December 1st
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 1, the 336th day of 2020. There are 30 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, a Black seamstress, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white man on... Read More.
SNAP Benefits Extended Through December
SNAP benefits will continue in December. The Mississippi Department of Human Services has announced that the Food and Nutrition Service has approved Mississippi’s request to provide the emergency allotment of supplements for December 2020 to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients."For SNAP cases with a... Read More.
Louisville Christmas Parade Cancelled due to Governor Reeves Covid-19 Mandate
The Louisville Christmas parade has been cancelled. The Louisville Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2020 "Home for the Holidays," themed parade, scheduled for December 7th, was cancelled due to the mandates announced by Governor Reeves in conjunction with Covid-19. For additional details call... Read More.
