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Photos: Local Child’s Wish Granted Just in Time for Christmas
On Tuesday, December 6th, Ja'Karrian Tate had his wish granted by Make-A-Wish Mississippi, Boswell Media, and all who donated during our Cruisin for a Wish campaign in October!!
Santa, his reindeer, and a host of carolers greeted Ja'Karrian at his home with all of the... Read More.
The Luckiest Place in Mississippi?
If you're going to play the lottery, maybe you ought to drive to Hazlehurst to do it. The city of fewer than 3,600 residents seems to be the luckiest place in Mississippi. It's now had two $1 million winners... Read More.
Meetings Planned, Website Launched to Identify Broadband Gaps
The new state agency that's overseeing the expansion of high-speed internet across Mississippi is trying to find out which neighborhoods across the state-- down to the individual street addresses-- can't get broadband service. Kosciusko native Sally Doty heads the Office of Broadband Expansion and... Read More.
Woods Fire on St. Ann Road and Other Disturbances
On Wednesday at 3:56pm, fire officials responded to a woods fire on St. Ann Road just off Red Dog Road. Fire was reported to be on both sides of the road. The fire was contained and out before six pm.
At 4:58pm, officers were requested... Read More.
Masks now required at Choctaw Health Center
If you plan to visit the Choctaw Health Center this holiday season, you'll have to do it wear a mask.
According to a post on its Facebook page, the center is requiring entering the facility to have on a mask.
The increase in flu and COVID-19... Read More.
Shots in the Dark and Other Disturbances
On Wednesday at 3:09am, officers were requested to Highway 16 west of Carthage for a report of shooting going on in the area.
At 3:38am, a resident on Mars Hill Road requested deputies check out his property for trespassers.
At 5:07am, police, fire, and EMS were... Read More.
Mailbox Meddler and a Large Tree Down in Leake
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
6:16 a.m. – Leake County Deputies and MS HWY Patrol were alerted to an accident that occurred on Hwy 43 near Whalen Rd when a vehicle struck a deer. No injuries were reported.
9:45 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call... Read More.
Flu Surge Continues in Local Health District
The public health district which includes Attala County continues to be Mississippi’s flu hotspot. In its latest update, the State Health Department said more than 45 per cent of patients visiting their doctors in the nine-county district had flu-like illnesses, up from about 31... Read More.
