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President Joe Biden has issued a disaster declaration for Mississippi for winter storms that struck in February. A White House news release said Tuesday that federal money is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and some private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing... Read More.

1,718,040 vaccines have been administered in Mississippi with 1,927,505 distributed. 10,551 people have been vaccinated from Attala, 10,500 people from Leake,10,512 from Neshoba, and 9,886 from Winston county. Vaccines have now been distributed in multiple venues around the state. Governor Reeves announced vaccination eligibility... Read More.

Around the 3:20pm yesterday, the second round of a severe storm system delivered what it promised - heavy rain, and damaging gust winds, resulting in fallen trees, downed power lines and open wires on roadways. Then the lights went out in Cathage. No electricity... Read More.

The Nation Day of Prayer is tomorrow. This year's  state event will be hosted at the Mississippi Coliseum.Commissioner Andy Gipson said "With a sense of urgency, people seem to ask me every day, “What can we do for America?” I believe the best thing... Read More.

Date: May 4, 2021 Central Electric Reports Outages throughout Its Service Area Due to severe thunderstorms and damaging winds, Central Electric Power Association experienced sustained power outages throughout its seven county service area. CEPA promptly mobilized their field operations staff to restore power. Damage is extensive with numerous broken... Read More.

Severe weather continues to move through our area. Leake EMA Director Tommy Malone confirmed damage in the Walnut Grove area with many downed trees and power lines. There are also reports of many downed trees and some wires in the Carthage area.Please do not... Read More.