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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.
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.
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.
Local siblings voted Players of the Week
A pair of siblings have earned Player of the Week honors for their performances on the basketball court.
Miriam Prince and Samuel Prince were voted Player of the Week by the Mississippi Association of Community College Conference (MACCC) and The Clarion Ledger, respectively
Miriam,... Read More.
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.
Home claimed in late night fire Tuesday in Walnut Grove
A home on Lewis Ave. at the corner of Walnut St. in Walnut Grove was destroyed in a fire on the evening of Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Walnut Grove Fire Department, Carthage Fire Department, and Leake County Correctional Volunteers responded to the house fire just... Read More.
Natchez Trace Parkway releases information on road conditions
The Natchez Trace Parkway Facebook page has released the following update on road conditions:
Avoid traveling on Natchez Trace Parkway.
We do not use chemicals or salt on the road and emergency responders may be delayed.
South District (Natchez, MS to Ridgeland, MS) - Icy and... Read More.
TVA and Central Electric ask customers to help conserve electricity
Together with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the generator of the electricity Central Electric distributes throughout its seven county service area, we are monitoring the upward trend in electricity use and its impact on our regional power supply.
Central Electric is asking members to reduce... Read More.
