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SNAP Benefits to Increase 25%

The USDA is set to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25%. The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families—the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average... Read More.
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Vehicle Versus Deer On Hwy 16 W

5:46 am - Officials responded to a vehicle versus deer on Highway 16 West. 12:11 pm - An officer was requested to come out on Highway 13 North for a disturbance.
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Hospital CEO Places Blame for COVID Cases

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--When the Central Mississippi Fair began Wednesday, masks were part of the requirement. It was on that same day that Lee McCall, CEO of Neshoba General Hospital in Philadelphia, blamed the county's high number of coronavirus cases partly on the Neshoba County Fair. The... Read More.
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Break-In Reports in Leake

10:41 a.m. - Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a break-in and property damage at a residence on Thornton Trail. 11:34 a.m. - Carthage Police were dispatched to a minor two-vehicle accident in the parking lot of the ER. No injuries were reported.
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Rent and Utility Money Assistance Deadline Approaching

Rent and utility money is still available. Approximately $25 million can be allocated to Mississippians through September 30th, according to state officials. These resources are part of the Rental Assistance for Mississippi Program, also known as RAMP. The program provides rent and or utilities... Read More.
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The Puppy Dog Scam Report

Another Day, another Scam, and this time it has to do with puppy dogs. There were recent reports in our area of people listing puppies for sale on Craig’s List, requesting the money in advance, and then giving a local home address as the... Read More.
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Carthage City Court Update

All Carthage City Court cases for August have been postponed. However, court will be back in session in September on 9/7, and 9/21. If you had a court case scheduled for this month a notification has been sent out with a new court date... Read More.
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The Covid Update

MSDH is reporting an additional 3,163 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 25 deaths. Attala County is reporting 13 new cases, 32 new cases in Leake, 111 in Neshoba, and 17 cases in Winston County. And according to a study conducted and released by The... Read More.
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Log Truck Driving Recklessly in Leake

12:40 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance at a residence on Highway 487. 8:31 a.m. – Leake County Deputies received a call reporting a log truck driving recklessly on Highway 16 East.
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