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Fatal Mobile Home Fire in Attala Claims Life of a Child
A fire in the early hours of Thursday morning has claimed the life of a child in the Sallis area of Attala County.
According to officials, the Attala County Fire Department, Attala County Sheriff's Office, and EMS were dispatched to a mobile home fire on... Read More.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Carthage Tuesday Morning
Carthage Police recovered a stolen Mazda CX-5 rental vehicle on Tuesday, Feb. 18 around 10 a.m. in the parking lot of Wendy's.
Officers ran the license plate and discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen.
It seems the vehicle was rented at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International... Read More.
Hosemann Says He’s “Fine” After Senate Collapse
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann says he’ll be back at work today after collapsing while presiding over the state Senate yesterday. Hosemann slumped against the podium then fell to the floor. But in a social media post later in the day, he said he was... Read More.
Suspicious Persons, Disturbances, and an Arrest Make for a Busy Day in Leake
Authorities responded to several incidents in the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Carthage Police were dispatched to a family disturbance on Martin Luther King Dr. at 12:30 a.m., where the homeowner requested the removal of individuals causing trouble.
Shortly before 1 a.m., officers were alerted... Read More.
Wednesday Morning in Neshoba – Suspicious Person and Crashes
Neshoba County deputies handled multiple incidents Wednesday morning, including a suspicious person report and two crashes.
At 6 a.m., deputies responded to a home on Hwy 21 South near Fellowship Baptist Church after a homeowner reported someone walking around the property.
At 7:36 a.m., a vehicle... Read More.
Tuesday Was Busy for Law Enforcement in Leake
Law enforcement and emergency crews responded to several incidents throughout Tuesday, February 18.
Carthage Police were called to a residence on N. Jordan St. just before 1 a.m. after a homeowner reported hearing loud noises. Officers checked the area but found no suspicious activity.
At 5:47... Read More.
Hampton D. Thames Named President and CEO of Citizens National Bank
Hampton D. Thames has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens National Bank, while Archie McDonnell has announced his retirement after nearly 50 years of service.
Thames, a 36-year employee of Citizens National Bank, was named President in April 2016 and has... Read More.
Central Electric Power Issues a Press Release
TVA and CENTRAL ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION MEDIA ADVISORY
Public Power Team Working to Keep Consumers Warm
Extended periods of extremely cold temperatures significantly increase the demand for electricity. Central Electric Power Association, together with TVA, is proactively taking steps to reduce energy consumption by asking our... Read More.
Neshoba Central releases 2025 football schedule
Neshoba Central has released its 2025 football schedule.
The schedule includes non-district games against Kosciusko, Meridian, West Lauderdale, Germantown, and Columbus.
Despite 2025 being a reclassification year for the MHSAA, the Rockets will remain in Region 2-6A.
District games for the Rockets will be against Greenville, Canton,... Read More.
