Leake
Public Power Team Working to Keep Consumers Warm
Cold temperatures across the area are placing additional demands on the power system, and Central Electric Power Association team members are working hard to ensure you remain safe and cool.
Until the temperature moderates, residents can help reduce their future power bills – and help... Read More.
Pearl River Man sentenced for possession with Intent to distribute methamphetamine on the Choctaw Indian Reservation
Jackson, Miss. – A Pearl River man was sentenced to 2 years in prison for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine in the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
In January 2024, Bill Clemons, Jr., 37, was indicted by a federal... Read More.
Closings and delays due to winter weather
This is a list of area schools, businesses and services that be will be closed or delayed Tuesday, Jan. 21 due winter weather.
Leake Academy - Closed
Leake County School District - Closed
Neshoba County Schools - Closed - All after school... Read More.
Leake County Schools closed Tuesday
All Leake County Schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 due to forecasted winter weather.
Roads and weather conditions will be assessed Tuesday afternoon and evening for a decision to be made for Wednesday.
BMO in the MO’rning Saddles Up with SPRA!
Join BMO and Mack Ginn as they get you ready for the SPRA Rodeo Finals this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Neshoba County Coliseum. Today through Wednesday BMO and Mack will break down the top 4 contestants in the 8 categories, discuss some... Read More.
Employee Causes Disturbance at Carthage Restaurant
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday Carthage Police were called to the McDonald's for a disturbance.
The dispatcher told officers that a fired employee would not leave and was causing a ruckus.
When officers arrived, the former employee had left, but they reported another disturbance was... Read More.
State of Emergency Declared for Winter Weather
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency ahead of expected extreme cold and possible accumulations of snow and ice.
The state of emergency extends from Sunday, Jan, 19, through Jan. 22, or until the threat is over.
"State assistance may be necessary to support... Read More.
Serious Dog Bite in Dog Fight
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woman called Carthage Police shortly after 5 p.m. Friday saying there had been a dog fight and she had been bitten by one of the dogs.
That happened on Massey Circle.
The woman went to the emergency room for her bite.
Police and animal control... Read More.
Carthage Police Chase Car, Lose Sight at Tyson
CARTHAGE, Miss.--When a car refused to stop for Carthage Police about 6:30 Friday evening, they chased the car north out of the city limits.
The 2016 Chevy was occupied by a person they described as a male with a gray hat.
Police lost sight of the... Read More.
