Leake
Mississippi Public Service Commission Approves 7.8 Million Dollar Solar Facility for Walnut Grove
The Mississippi Public Service Commission voted unanimously to approve a solar + battery storage facility to be built in Walnut Grove. The small utility-scale solar facility, which will be owned and operated by Mississippi Power Company, will produce 1.285 megawatts of clean, carbon free... Read More.
The Mississippi Mudbug Festival Starts Today
The First Mississippi Mudbug Festival starts today. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson said that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will host the inaugural Mississippi Mudbug Festival today through Sunday, April 11, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.
“I am excited to host... Read More.
EC Warriors drops Doubleheader to Hinds Eagles
The number 9 nationally ranked East Central Community College Warriors baseball team played a doubleheader at home in Decatur at the Clark-Gay Baseball complex hosting the Hinds Community College Eagles. The Warriors were having an off day while the Eagles of Hinds played outstanding... Read More.
The Vaccination Report
1,315,155 vaccines have been administered in Mississippi with 1,532,345 distributed. 8254 people have been vaccinated from Attala, 8771 people from Leake, 8582 from Neshoba, and 7629 from Winston county. Vaccines have now been distributed in multiple venues around the state. Governor Reeves announced vaccination... Read More.
Neshoba General Offering Free Covid-19 Vaccine On Thursday
Neshoba General is offering free vaccines. Neshoba General spokesperson Annette Watkins says they are happy to announce that Neshoba General has received an additional allotment of COVID-19 vaccinations. We will administer these vaccines in a drive through fashion onsite at Neshoba General Nursing Home... Read More.
Severe Thunderstorms Possible Wednesday Night Into Thursday
Severe thunderstorms are possible in our area. According to the national weather service in Jackson severe storms with damaging wind gusts up to 60-70 miles per hour, half dollar size hail, and a few tornadoes are possible Wednesday night into Thursday. We will keep... Read More.
Leake County Elementary Second Grade Students Are Now Published Authors
Some local second graders are now published authors. LCSD announced that "second grade teachers at Leake County Elementary came together and planned how to make writing interesting and fun for their students. Through this project, students learned how to use text features, technology, and... Read More.
Multiple Disabled Vehicles in Leake County
8:12 am - Leake County Deputies responded to calls a disabled 18 wheeler on Hwy. 35 North that was blocking traffic.
12:18 pm - Leake County Deputies responded to calls of a disabled vehicle on Hwy. 35.
FAA to Award Infrastructure and Safety Funds to 26 Mississippi Airports Including Carthage and Louisville
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award more than $627.7 million in infrastructure and safety projects through the FY2021 Airport Improvement Program (AIP). $24.3 million will go to support 26 Mississippi airports. Included are two airports in our region. The... Read More.
Saturday- Two Vehicles Collide On A Roadway
6:44 am- Caller called in that police come out to 25 N just N of K.C. Road for a collision between two vehicles. One vehicle was partially still in the road but the other vehicle was out of the roadway. No injuries were reported... Read More.
