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.
Leake
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.
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.
Mississippi Breaks 1 Day Record for Covid Hospitalization as New Cases Are Reported in Our Region
Mississippi has set new single-day records of hospitalizations and intensive-care use because of COVID-19 and of new virus cases. The state Health Department reported on Thursday that 1,490 people were hospitalized and 388 were in intensive care Wednesday, and 4,412 new cases were confirmed.... Read More.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elevated Risk for Dangerous Heat Conditions Extended
Dangerous heat stress conditions are expected to continue over much of the area through Friday, according to the National Weather Service In Jackson. Afternoon heat index values will climb to between 105-110 degrees. Increasing rain chances across central-southeast Mississippi will lead to less oppressive,... Read More.
David And The Giants Coming To Carthage
David and The Giants are coming to Carthage. Joe Burgess announced that David and the Giants will be in concert Friday, August 20th, in Carthage at 7:30pm. The event will be held at the Old Elementary School. David and The Giants include band members... Read More.
