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Latest Pearl River Flood Updates
From the National Weather Service:
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO TUESDAY
MORNING...* WHAT...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.* WHERE...PEARL RIVER AT EDINBURG.* WHEN...FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO TUESDAY MORNING.* IMPACTS...AT 21.0 FEET, MINOR OVER BANK FLOODING CONTINUES IN
AREAS SOUTH OF THE... Read More.
New Burn Ordinance for the City of Carthage
The City of Carthage adopted a new burn ordinance beginning March 1st. You must now have a burn permit to burn inside the city limits of Carthage. There is no charge for this permit, and you can get one by going to the Carthage... Read More.
UPDATE – BOLO for Chevy GMT Truck CANCELLED
***UPDATE*** Carthage Police received a BOLO (be on the lookout) for a vehicle possibly connected to a double homicide in Newton county. The vehicle was described as a white 1997 Chevrolet GMT pickup truck. The BOLO was cancelled when the vehicle was found with... Read More.
As Gas Prices Climb, How About An Electric Car?
With gas prices going through the roof, maybe it's time to consider an electric car. EV Mississippi is a non-profit group which advocates for electric and hybrid vehicles. Its president, Josh Hazel, says with pump prices this high, the cost of fueling a gas-burning... Read More.
UPDATED – Those Darn Cows
Tuesday March 8th, 20228:40 a.m. – Carthage Police were alerted to a cow loose near the Walmart parking lot. It was said to be headed toward Walmart in the grassy area between Walmart and Flea Market + (old bowling alley). It is unclear at... Read More.
Mississippi moves toward reviving an initiative process
Mississippi legislators are working to revive a way for people to petition to put issues on the statewide ballot.This is happening months after the state Supreme Court found the state’s old initiative process was out of date.Senators on Tuesday adopted a version of House... Read More.
Social Media Rumors Interfering With Murder Investigation
As an investigation continues into the murders of two young women whose bodies were found near the Newton-Scott county line last week, persistent rumors on social media claiming that there've been additional victims are frustrating federal, state and local law enforcement, interfering with their... Read More.
Zero COVID Cases Again For Two Local Counties
For the second time this month, two local counties have gone 24 hours without a new COVID-19 case. The State Health Department said Tuesday that the case counts in Leake and Neshoba counties are the same as the ones reported Monday, while Attala County... Read More.
State Health Officer To Resign
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs-- who's been the public face of Mississippi's battle against COVID-19-- announced Tuesday that he plans to step down later this year.Here's his statement:“I feel like the time is right for me to return to the clinical side of... Read More.
Wicker Supports Russian Oil Ban
Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker today released the following statement regarding President Biden's announcement that the U-S is banning the import of Russian energy products:
“The U.S. should not be funding Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked assault on Ukraine by purchasing Russian energy products,” Wicker said. “This moment of moral... Read More.
