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Grass Fire Sets Acres Ablaze
4:37 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call from a resident of Boyd Lane off Robinson Road regarding a stolen vehicle.
7:07 a.m. – Leake County Deputies and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a residence on Crane Road off Highway 487 when... Read More.
Another Child Dies From COVID
A tenth Mississippi child has died of COVID-19. The State Health Department doesn't release any details about pediatric deaths including the exact age or home county. So far, one infant under one year of age has died along with two children between one and... Read More.
Medical Marijuana Bill Gets Final Legislative Approval
The Mississippi House and Senate both voted overwhelmingly Wednesday in favor of a bill that establishes a medical marijuana program in Mississippi. The Senate passed the bill 46-4 with one member voting present. And the House voted 103-13 in favor of the legislation which... Read More.
COVID Cases Up– Almost All Are Omicron
Just when it looked like COVID-19 cases in Mississippi might be starting to peak, the numbers have jumped again. The State Health Department reported 6,596 new cases Wednesday, including 99 in Neshoba County, 43 in Leake County and 38 in Attala County. State Health... Read More.
Updated: Accident on Highway 16 Today | Semi Blocks Hwy
Tuesday January 25th
7:35 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a two-vehicle accident in front of the MDOT office on Highway 16 West. No injuries were reported.
*UPDATED*
7:14 p.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting an accident involving multiple vehicles... Read More.
Double Trouble on a WINSDAY! (Audio)
B-MO in the MO'rning - Another "Double Wide WINS-DAY" is in the books which meant two in a row from your favorite artists all morning long. Got lots of requests on the Kicks 96 Country Club Hotline, which you can call or text in at... Read More.
Free Phone Giveaway on Thursday – Matlock Park Carthage
EnTouch Wireless is hosting an event giving away free cell phones. EnTouch Wireless is a service of Lifeline, a government benefit providing free cell phone service for eligible customers.
The City of Carthage has contacted a representative to set up in Carthage to help ensure... Read More.
ECCC and Career STEP Program assist Troy Blakeney with new career start
Troy Blakeney was looking for a career job that he could one day retire from. Thanks to East Central Community College in Decatur and the Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District’s Career STEP Program, he is well on his way to achieving that dream.
The... Read More.
Mississippi lawmakers close to final vote on medical marijuana bill
Mississippi lawmakers are poised to take final votes on creating a medical marijuana program for people with debilitating medical conditions.
Votes in the House and Senate are expected Wednesday.
That would send the bill to Republican Gov. Tate Reeves. He has not said what he would... Read More.
Wildfire Danger In Attala County Today
The passage of a cold front has created conditions that increase the danger of wildfire across parts of northern and central Mississippi including Attala County today. The National Weather Service says low humidity and breezy winds could allow any fires that break out to... Read More.
