Leake
Walnut Grove Water System Receives Perfect Score
The Town of Walnut Grove Water System has received a perfect 5.0 rating for the 10th straight year by the Mississippi Department of Health on this year's capacity assessment.
The over 1,400 water systems across the state are inspected annually and given a "report card"... Read More.
ECCC Offering Walk-In Orientation Throughout Summer
Walk-in Orientation now available at ECCC. New and transfer students planning to attend East Central Community College in fall 2021 can now take advantage of weekday “Walk-In” Orientation sessions on the Decatur campus.
Walk-In Orientation is available beginning June 7 Mondays through Thursdays from either... Read More.
ATV Safety Concerns to Be Discussed at Carthage City Council Meeting
ATV safety concerns will be discussed at the Carthage City Council meeting. According to City Clerk Penny Spears the meeting is Monday at 6pm. All are welcome. Recent incidents include speeding and accidents in the area have caused increased concern.
Reward Offered After Walmart Fires
Federal investigators are offering $2,500 rewards for tips leading to people who set fires inside Walmart stores in Alabama and Mississippi. The FBI posted Saturday security camera photos of masked people inside stores in Mobile, Alabama, and Gulfport, Mississippi. News outlets report firefighters extinguished... Read More.
ATV Accident On Swamp Road
1:16 am - A deputy was called out to Revere Road for a disturbance.
5:02 pm - Officials responded to an atv accident with injuries on Swamp Road.
Walnut Grove Municipal Election Tomorrow
Walnut Grove Municipal election is tomorrow. Incumbent Brian Gomillion is seeking his third consecutive term. Running against him is Gloria Buckle Sims. Five incumbents will return as board of Aldermen. They include Cindy Jones, Mike Johnson, Shantell Edwards, Teresa Darby and Jerry Darby. Voting... Read More.
Pearl River Resort Job Fair Continues Today
Pearl River Resort is hosting another job fair. Pearl River Resort announced that the 2 day event continues today at the Silver Star Convention Center. The event will be held from 8:30am until 1pm. The primary focus will be hiring staff in preparation for... Read More.
High Speed Chase Starting in Flowood Ends in Leake County
Thursday night Leake County Deputies became involved in a high speed chase along with Flowood Police and Rankin County Deputies.
The vehicle was finally stopped on Hwy. 16 East in Leake County. There was no wreck during the chase and no people were injured.
The suspect... Read More.
Pearl River Resort Hosts Second Job Fair Starting Today
Pearl River Resort will host another job fair. Pearl River Resort announce that "the event will start tomorrow and continue on Saturday, June 5 at the Silver Star Convention Center. The event will be held from 8:30am until 1pm both days. The primary focus... Read More.
Trouper Harris Memorial Funds Reach Almost $200,000
The trouper Harris memorial funds have reached almost $200,000. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for Trooper John Harris and his family. "Nearly $200,000 has been raised across multiple fundraising platforms! Thank you to all... Read More.
