Attala
Gas Prices May Go Up Slightly Because of Ida
STATE WIDE--Gas prices may go up because of Hurricane Ida. But, the rise in price was not expected to be significant."I do believe we will see a price hike at some point this week," said Gasbuddy.com's Patrick DeHaan. "We are talking about an impact.... Read More.
COVID Goes On in Central Miss., Despite Ida; Critical Blood Shortage
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A hurricane has little effect on a pandemic. Over the weekend there were 7,971 new cases of coronavirus reported, with 82 deaths from the virus.Two of those deaths were in central Mississippi, both in Scott County.The effect that the storm had on the... Read More.
Closures and Delays – Tuesday August 31
We will be posting all business and school delays and closures for Tuesday August 31st due to inclement weather conditions for you as we receive them.All Leake county public schools will have a delayed start on Tuesday. School will be starting at 10:00... Read More.
Updated Closures Due to Tropical Storm Ida
BMO in the MO'rning - As expected Tropical Storm Ida would not only effect our weather here in Central Mississippi but cause havoc with schools, county offices and clinics. As of this moment here is an updated list of closures and additional information:CLOSURES:All public... Read More.
Winner, winner STEAK dinner!
Winner, winner STEAK dinner!This week a some of our games were cancelled or rescheduled so everyone started out with a few free points. We also had to use a tie breaker this week! Our winner for Kicks Picks week 2 is Peggy Blount of... Read More.
Audio: WLBT Meteorologist Patrick Ellis gives an update on Tropical Storm Ida
Meteorologist Patrick Ellis from WLBT spoke with us today about what to expect from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida. – Breck
Ida Now a Tropical Storm, Still Headed Here
CARTHAGE, Miss.--As of early Monday, Ida had been downgraded to a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds at 60 mph. It was still moving north and headed for central Mississippi at 8 mph. That's slow and the speed could mean more problems."You've got rain-soaked... Read More.
Local Area Closures Due To Anticipated Arrival of Hurricane Ida
B-MO in the MO'rning - With the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ida, the following closures are in effect for tomorrow:All classes scheduled for Attala, Neshoba, Leake and Winston County Schools have been closed.Tyson Foods of Carthage has also shut down production for Monday.All Mid... Read More.
All Mid-MS Regional Libraries Closing
All Mid Mississippi Regional Libraries will be closed Monday August 30th due to the threat of inclement weather.
Ida To Be an All-Day Event Monday
CARETHAGE, Miss.--The likely impacts from Hurricane Ida will start in the early hours Monday and are expected to last all day. You should make sure you have a way to receive warnings, either directly from the National Weather Service via weather radio, or with... Read More.
MS Department of Health hurricane safety tips
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) continues to monitor the path of Hurricane Ida.Significant power outages, home repairs, and flooding could create dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations.MSDH residents should take the following precautions:Food and Water SafetyIf your power is out, there are several... Read More.
