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Leake High School Updates Traffic Flow for Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Leake High School has announced a new traffic flow plan for student drop-off and pick-up, effective Monday through Friday.
This important change aims to ensure the safety of students, staff, and families during peak hours.
Key Details & Driving Instructions
Times in Effect: Monday – Friday... Read More.
The Heat Wave Rolls On
HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above
EXTREME HEAT WARNING shown in purple
The heat isn't loosening its grip on central Mississippi just yet. We'll see afternoon highs in the mid 90s today instead of yesterday's upper 90s. But the heat index will still range... Read More.
Gas Prices in MS Now Highest in Six Weeks
Gas prices in Mississippi are up an average of 24 cents in the last two weeks, now at their highest level since the middle of June. AAA says the statewide average is $3.67 this morning. Locally, four counties are lower than that: Winston at... Read More.
Part of West Tucker Circle Stays Closed Through Tuesday
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Part of West Tucker Circle in Neshoba County will remain closed through Tuesday, says the Mississippi Dept. of Transportation.
The entrance from the south to Hwy. 19 south has been inaxxessible to the public for more than a week.
You are reminded to make plans... Read More.
Man Reports Being Assaulted With a Bat
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A man Reported to Carthage police that he had been assaulted with a baseball bat inside his home Friday night.
That call came in to police just after 11:30 p.m.
The man told dispatchers that the person broke into his home then hit him with... Read More.
Attala County Man Charged with Statutory Rape and Sexual Battery
Jonathan Dees, 42, has been arrested by the Attala County Sheriff's Office and charged with two counts of sexual battery of a child under the age of 14 and two counts of statutory rape. He is currently been held at the Leake County Correctional... Read More.
Man Arrested After Early Morning Disturbance at Convenience Store
A man was arrested early Thursday morning after causing a disturbance at a convenience store in Carthage.
Police were dispatched to Jr. Food Mart around 4 a.m. on July 23 after a caller reported a man inside the store yelling and cussing while talking on... Read More.
