CARTHAGE, Miss.--Hurricane Ida strengthened into a category 4 storm Sunday, with top winds at 150 mph, making it a "top-end category 4 storms", with more strengthening possible. For central Mississippi, that could mean widespread wind damage.
Even though the winds will likely not be that... Read More.
2:28 am - Leake County officials got reports of drug activity on Mars Hill Road.
12:33 pm - Officials received a call about a disturbance on Highway 35 North.
4:36 pm - An officer was requested on Highway 16 West for an alarm going off.
6:13 pm... Read More.
It was reported this morning that due to pending weather conditions the vaccination clinic scheduled for today, Sunday August 29th at First Baptist M.B. Church is cancelled. The clinic will be rescheduled to another date.
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Hurricane Ida is expected to make landfall on the Louisiana coast, which will put the storm in central Mississippi late Sunday into early Monday, and possibly through Tuesday, depending on how fast she moves.
A tropical storm warning stops right below central Mississippi counties.
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It has been announced that all Leake County School District schools and offices will be closed Monday August 30th. Students and staff will continue with their normal schedule on Tuesday as long as weather permits.
A message was released stating: "Due to anticipated inclement weather,... Read More.
The Carthage Farmer's Market has announced that they plan to open the Fall Market in September.
Fresh produce, fresh meats, canned items, fresh baked goods, farm fresh eggs, and local honey are among the products featured by local venders at the market. Local craft venders... Read More.
First Baptist M.B. Church and the City of Carthage has announced a free vaccine clinic.
In an effort to help the community and the City of Carthage, First Baptist M.B. Church located at 300 Martin Luther King Drive will be hosting a Free Vaccination Clinic.... Read More.
The Leake Academy Rebels played their first home game tonight at Thaggard Field in Madden playing the number 2 ranked team in the state the Jackson Academy Raiders. The Rebels enjoyed a 13-7 lead at halftime but the Raiders scored early in the third... Read More.
12:21 a.m. - Leake County Deputies were sent to Piggtown Road when they received a call reporting a domestic disturbance at a residence there.
2:14 a.m. - Leake County Deputies and Emergency Medical Services reported to a motorcycle accident on Mills Lane in Lena. The... Read More.
GULFPORT, Miss.--Hurricane Ida is still headed for the Louisiana/Mississippi coasts after making landfall as a hurricane on the Isle of Youth. The storm had sustained winds Friday afternoon of over 75 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
People in Mississippi should be concerned about... Read More.