Elevated Fire Threat Comes With Dry and Windy Conditions

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--An elevated danger for wildfires comes with the continued dry and windy conditions in our area, says the National Weather Service. No rain is in the immediate forecast to alleviate that threat. "When we have drier air...and it's prolonged like this, you begin to... Read More.
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Man Accused of Murdering Carthage Resident Turns Himself in

JACKSON, Miss.--The man Jackson Police believe killed Caderius Hathorn, of Carthage, at Manhattan Park on Cedars of Lebanon Road in Jackson, has turned himself in to police. The murder happened Sept. 4, according to Jackson Police Detective Sequerna Banks. She said Hathorn was shot multiple... Read More.
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Central Mississippi Schools Get Thumbs Up for Attendance

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Some Central Mississippi schools are getting a thumbs up from Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann's office for their chronic absenteeism rates being at 15 percent or lower.   Both Hosemann's office and state lawmakers have expressed concerns over the state's chronic absenteeism rate as a whole, which increased... Read More.
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Kicks Picks Week 8 Winner Announced

Week 8 of Kicks Picks saw a close battle for the top spot, but one contestant came out on top! Congratulations to Ron Winters, the winner of this week’s prize—a gift certificate for a meal for two at Chicken Nugget in Carthage. Think you’ve got what... Read More.
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Area football players recognized for Friday night efforts

Several area football players have been recognized as Top Performers by Capital Sports MS for their efforts in games from Friday night. Players receiving honors include Leake Central RB Israel Ross, Leake County RB Mashawn Leflore, Louisville RB Zaiden Jernigan, and Sebastopol QB Adarius McDougle. Ross... Read More.
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MDOT reminds motorists to be alert for deer

JACKSON, MISS. – As the season slowly changes to autumn, the days get shorter, and deer become more active and visible on Mississippi roadways. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds motorists to take precautions to avoid collisions with deer. “There has been a steady rise... Read More.
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