Author: Staff Report

A central Mississippi flea market is scheduled to happen next month, despite a mayor’s attempt to stop it because of COVID-19 safety concerns. The Canton Board of Aldermen voted Monday unanimously to overturn Mayor William Truly’s veto of the Canton Flea Market. The event... Read More.

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 16, the 260th day of 2020. There are 106 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Sept. 16, 1974, President Gerald R. Ford announced a conditional amnesty program for Vietnam war deserters and draft-evaders. On this date: In 1630, the... Read More.

Sally is expected to make landfall as a category 2 hurricane early this morning. According to MEMA and the Associated Press, the hurricane has for the most part moved east of the Mississippi coastline closer to Alabama and  the Florida Panhandle. Winds are expected... Read More.

The Scarecrow deadline is almost here. You can still purchase a Scarecrow until end of day Friday. They will be delivered on Monday to respective businesses. Then beginning September 21st through November 1st residents will vote for the best Scarecrow of Leake County. The Scarecrow... Read More.

Hurricane Sally is expected to make landfall on the Mississippi Gulf Coast around 2am tomorrow morning. The hurricane, now a category 2, is expected to have winds in excess of 85 miles per hour with approximately 16 foot surge. Flooding and high winds are... Read More.

You must move over. Did you know that you are required to move over for stopped emergency vehicles? The Mississippi Department of Public Safety reminds us that “Move Over Law” was created to protect first responders and those pulled over on the shoulder of... Read More.

President Trump has approved Governor Reeves’ request for a federal emergency declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Sally. Under the approved federal emergency declaration, FEMA is authorized to provide emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program at 75 percent federal funding... Read More.