Stolen Vehicle in Leake County
4:12 p.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to reports stating a vehicle was stolen from a residence on Crane Road.
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One Car Roll-Over in Leake
12:02 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to assist Walnut Grove Police when they received a call reporting gunshots being fired into a residence on Main Street in Walnut Grove. No one in the home was injured.1:33 a.m. – Carthage Police received a... Read More.
6,912 New Covid Cases Over 3 Day Period Including Our Area
The MSDH is reporting an additional 6,912 cases of Covid in Mississippi, and 28 deaths for the three-day period August 6 through August 8. Covid cases are on the increase in our region as well. Attala County is reporting 41 new cases, 45 in... Read More.
The Heat Danger Is On Again
The heat danger is on again in our region. Stressed heat conditions are possible today through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service In Jackson. High temperatures will be in the mid 90's but the heat index is once again the problem. Indices could... Read More.
ECCC Mask Requirement As Well As Vaccination Update
East Central Community College in Decatur has updated its opening of school campus plan for the Fall 2021 Semester which is set to begin Monday, Aug. 16.
“In light of the recent surge in COVID cases, especially the Delta variant, and following the Mississippi State... Read More.
Penny Spears Officially Graduates from Certified Municipal Clerk Program
Carthage City Clerk Penny Spears has officially graduated from the Certified Municipal Clerk program. The event was held recently during the annual Mississippi Municipal League conference. Developed and conducted by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, the program provides municipal clerks, tax collectors and... Read More.
Testing and Vaccinations Available In Carthage Today
Testing and vaccinations will be available in Carthage today. Services will include Covid vaccinations in addition to Covid, HIV, Blood Glucose testing and Blood Pressure checks. The event is provided by G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center and will be at Dr. Frank L. Matlock... Read More.
Covid Screening and Testing Continues Through Weekend
Neshoha General will screen for Covid testing through the weekend. Hospital officials announced that the call line for testing will be open Sunday, August 8th from 1:00-4:00 to make appointments for Monday. The call number is 601.663.1221. You must pre-register prior to testing.
Neshoba General... Read More.
Tree Blocks Highway 35
2:30 a.m. – Barnes Volunteers were called to Highway 35 North near Tyson when a tree was reported to be down and blocking both lanes of traffic.11:18 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call about a minor accident in the parking lot of... Read More.
