Ida To Be an All-Day Event Monday

CARETHAGE, Miss.--The likely impacts from Hurricane Ida will start in the early hours Monday and are expected to last all day. You should make sure you have a way to receive warnings, either directly from the National Weather Service via weather radio, or with... Read More.
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Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben announces..

Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben has announced the closure of all non-essential tribal government offices & all Choctaw tribal schools for Monday August 30th. Essential & emergency service providers such as Choctaw Police Department, Public Safety, Fire & Rescue, Choctaw Transit, Choctaw Health Center, and Tribal... Read More.
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Hurricane Ida is a Major Hurricane

The Leake County FireFighters Association has released the following message. "Hurricane Ida is a major hurricane. It is slow moving and will affect most of the state. We can expect 50-55 MPH winds and up to 5-6 inches of rain. We will probably have downed... Read More.
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MS Department of Health hurricane safety tips

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) continues to monitor the path of Hurricane Ida. Significant power outages, home repairs, and flooding could create dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations. MSDH residents should take the following precautions: Food and Water Safety If your power is out, there are several... Read More.
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Saturday – Drug Activity On Mars Hill Road

2:28 am - Leake County officials got reports of drug activity on Mars Hill Road. 12:33 pm - Officials received a call about a disturbance on Highway 35 North. 4:36 pm - An officer was requested on Highway 16 West for an alarm going off. 6:13 pm... Read More.
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Vaccination Clinic CANCELLED

It was reported this morning that due to pending weather conditions the vaccination clinic scheduled for today, Sunday August 29th at First Baptist M.B. Church is cancelled. The clinic will be rescheduled to another date.
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Police Department is participating in a nationwide campaign focusing on impaired drivers. The public will see an increase in patrol, traffic stops and safety check points. This began August 20th and will continue through September 6th. Officers are focusing on getting impaired... Read More.
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Ida To Affect Central Mississippi Late Sunday, Monday

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Hurricane Ida is expected to make landfall on the Louisiana coast, which will put the storm in central Mississippi late Sunday into early Monday, and possibly through Tuesday, depending on how fast she moves. A tropical storm warning stops right below central Mississippi counties. You... Read More.
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Leake County School District Announcement

It has been announced that all Leake County School District schools and offices will be closed Monday August 30th. Students and staff will continue with their normal schedule on Tuesday as long as weather permits. A message was released stating: "Due to anticipated inclement weather,... Read More.
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