Flu Cases Continue to Fall, Even in Local Hotspot

For the third week in a row, Mississippi’s flu rate is dropping.   The State Health Department’s latest update shows that 6.6 per cent of patients seeing their doctor had flu-like symptoms.  That’s down from 7.7 per cent the week before.  It appears flu season... Read More.
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Home lost to fire caused by electric heater

Another Leake County home was claimed in a fire believed to have been caused by an electric heater. Carthage Fire Department, Leake Correctional Volunteers, and Reformation Volunteers were called to a home on Dead End Rd. off of Goshen Rd. near Reformation Rd. at 10:14... Read More.
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The Dangers of Space Heaters

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--A fire took out a home in Walnut Grove Tuesday and an electric heater was a factor, according to preliminary reports on the cause. Fires like that are preventable, if you avoid using a space heater or use caution if you must. "Space heaters... Read More.
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Thursday’s East Central CC basketball games postponed

Thursday's East Central Community College men's and women's basketball games have been postponed. The teams were scheduled to host Mississippi Delta Community College. Dates or times for the when the games will be rescheduled have not been announced.
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Leake County Schools Closed Wednesday

All Leake County Schools and offices will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, due to the persistent low temperatures and hazardous road conditions. In coordination with Leake County Emergency Management officials and the National Weather Service, the decision has been made to suspend... Read More.
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