Wanted: More Rain Observers

We'll never know how much rain fell last week in some parts of Mississippi.  The largest amount officially recorded was about 13 and a half inches in Newton County.  But the National Weather Service says radar estimates showed as much as 15 inches in... Read More.
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More COVID Deaths in the Local Area

Two more local COVID deaths are being reported.  But it’s not clear how recent those deaths might have been.  The State Health Department says someone in Attala County died between June 10th and August 18th, that death just now showing up during a records... Read More.
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Headed to Jackson? Before You Go….

President Biden has approved the governor's request for a federal disaster declaration because of Jackson's water crisis.  If you're going to the capital city this week, you should know that your favorite restaurant may be closed.   Or your doctor's appointment may have been moved... Read More.
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A Pursuit and Arrest in Neshoba

  Tuesday, 8/30/22   10:45 a.m. - Neshoba Deputies responded to a residential alarm for interior motion on Road 739. 3:07 p.m. - Neshoba Law Enforcement was called about a subject attempting to cash stolen checks at the Citizens Bank west branch on Beacon Street. 3:56 p.m. - Neshoba... Read More.
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Multiple Disturbance Reports in Leake

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 1:12 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a disturbance at a residence on Cedar Grove Rd near Pleasant Grove Rd. 11:58 a.m. – Carthage Police received a call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence on Neill St. 1:09... Read More.
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More Monkeypox in MS

The CDC is reporting a total of 32 cases of monkeypox in Mississippi now.  That ties us with Arkansas.  But the rest of our neighboring states have had a lot more cases.  Alabama's total is 60, in Tennessee it's 176 and in Louisiana, 183. ... Read More.
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Milk Bank Helping with Formula Shortage

It's been a tough summer for some moms in Mississippi, trying to find the kind of formula their babies need. But this state has an ace in the hole that's helped to ease the formula shortage.  The Mothers Milk Bank based in Flowood supplies... Read More.
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Safety Check Point Leads to Drug Arrest in Carthage

Leake County Deputies along with Carthage Police conducted a safety check point on Old Canton Rd on Thursday, August 25th around 5 pm. A vehicle coming through smelled strongly of what was believed to be marijuana. The driver told officers that there wasn’t any marijuana... Read More.
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