Author: Staff Report
Approximately 40 individuals, most from East Mississippi, arrested in multi-state drug trafficking takedown
Approximately 40 individuals were arrested today pursuant to 10 federal indictments filed in the Southern District of Mississippi charging defendants from Lauderdale, Newton, Neshoba, Scott, and Jasper counties in Mississippi, as well as Mexico, California, Texas, and Alabama.The charges stem from a four-year federal... Read More.
Leake Academy Sweeps Wayne Academy in Madden
The Leake Academy Varsity Basketball teams played host to the Jaguars of Wayne Academy from Waynesboro tonight at the Joe F. Shepard Gymnasium in Madden and both teams came away adding another win to their seasons record. The Lady Rebels defeated the Lady Jaguars... Read More.
Natchez Trace Parkway releases information on road conditions
The Natchez Trace Parkway Facebook page has released the following update on road conditions:
Avoid traveling on Natchez Trace Parkway.We do not use chemicals or salt on the road and emergency responders may be delayed.
South District (Natchez, MS to Ridgeland, MS) - Icy and... Read More.
TVA and Central Electric ask customers to help conserve electricity
Together with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the generator of the electricity Central Electric distributes throughout its seven county service area, we are monitoring the upward trend in electricity use and its impact on our regional power supply.
Central Electric is asking members to reduce... Read More.
Leake County Schools Closed Wednesday
All Leake County Schools and offices will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, due to the persistent low temperatures and hazardous road conditions. In coordination with Leake County Emergency Management officials and the National Weather Service, the decision has been made to suspend... Read More.
