FSA offering emergency disaster loans

United States Department of Agriculture has declared 11 Mississippi counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Clarke, Hinds, Kemper, Leake, Madison, Monroe, Neshoba, Noxubee, Rankin, Scott and Smith counties who suffered losses caused by high winds and tornadoes that occurred on... Read More.
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Crash claims multiple lives in Kemper Co.

A wreck claimed the lives of eight people early Monday in Kemper County. Sheriff James Moore says two vehicles, a box truck and a passenger van, collided head-on at 3:20 a.m. on Highway 16 East of Scooba near Lovers Lane Road. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is... Read More.
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Leake County Master Gardeners seed swap

Leake County Master Gardeners will host a plant and seed swap at the Leake County Library Tuesday, June 4 from 4 pm - 6 pm. Anyone with plants, cuttings, transplants, bulbs or seeds who would like to swap with other gardeners are invited. For... Read More.
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Local student graduates basic training for U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Cayman J. Ruffin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic... Read More.
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ECCC’s Annual Kids’ College Scheduled June 17-28

East Central Community College will host its annual Kids’ College program June 17-21 and June 24-28 on the Decatur campus. The annual event, which features numerous courses and combines fun and learning for ages 5-12, costs $50 per class and includes a Kids’ College T-shirt... Read More.
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One person files to run for Scooba mayor

The town of Scooba has a special election set for June 18 to elect a new mayor, but it may not be necessary. Mayor Marion Smoot resigned May 7. She won the post in the 2017 municipal elections. In the meantime, Alderwoman Maxine Puckett is serving... Read More.
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