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Local COVID Update: Numbers Down in the Past Week
The COVID-19 numbers are looking better in this part of central Mississippi. The State Health Department says there were only 26 new cases reported in the past week in Neshoba County, 20 in Leake County and 11 in Attala County. The total of 57... Read More.
Gas Price Drop in Mississippi Forecast to Continue, Unless….
Montgomery County could become the next in Mississippi-- and the only county in this part of the state-- to see gas prices averaging less than $3 a gallon soon. And it may not be too much longer before the average price statewide drops below... Read More.
KPD releases new images of vehicle suspected in connection to recent catalytic converter thefts
The Kosciusko Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the individual responsible for stealing catalytic converters from vehicles in the parking lot of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala yesterday.
Investigator Greg Collins says that the suspect was seen on surveillance footage cutting the catalytic... Read More.
A Pair of accidents in Neshoba
Tuesday, 9/13/22
4:13 a.m. - Neshoba Deputies were requested to perform a drive-by to check on possible intruders on their property by a resident of Road 101.
10:33 a.m. - Neshoba Deputies were sent to check on a two-vehicle accident with no reported injuries on Road... Read More.
Officers Detain Suspect After Responding to House Alarm
On Monday at 7:30am, officers responded to a report of a motion sensor in a residential alarm at a residence on Jolly Road. Upon arrival, an officer found evidence of someone having been at the residence. After a short surveillance of the area, a... Read More.
Health Department Recommending New COVID Booster
The State Health Department is urging Mississippians to get the new and improved COVID-19 booster shot. And county health departments are now offering free vaccinations by appointment. The bivalent vaccine provides better protection against the original COVID strain and the omicron variants responsible for... Read More.
Leake County School District Conducting Drills
Leake County School District & Law Enforcement will be practicing drills beginning today.
From City of Walnut Grove:
“Do not be alarmed. It’s only a drill.
Today, on Leake County campus at Walnut Grove, Leake County School District and Law Enforcement will be conducting a Crisis Management... Read More.
Hyde-Smith Wants Relief Funds Used for Scholarships
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith wants to make sure that federal COVID relief money sent to the schools doesn't go to waste. She's cosponsoring legislation in Washington allowing states and school districts to use their leftover funds for scholarships for students from low-income families-- who... Read More.
Monkeypox Cases Up Statewide, Area Numbers Stable
While the number of monkeypox cases in Mississippi continues to grow, there haven't been any additional cases in this part of the state. The Health Department says the statewide total is now 52. Most of those are in and around the Jackson area. The... Read More.
Monday, 9/13/22
2:05 p.m. - Neshoba Deputies responded to the report of a theft and drive off at the Dollar General Store on Hwy. 16 E.
8:19 p.m. - Neshoba Deputies were sent to an unknown disturbance where a possibly intoxicated person was reportedly firing a... Read More.
