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“Picking 35” returning to central Mississippi April 4
"Picking 35" is coming back to Kosciusko and surrounding communities.
Central Mississippi’s 75-mile yard sale is set for Saturday April 4, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This year's event is presented by Bank of Commerce.
Yard sales will be set up on Hwy 35... Read More.
Gov. Reeves extends property tax deadline to March 3 for storm impacted counties
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has extended the deadline for property tax payments in storm‑impacted counties, including Leake, to March 3, 2026. The move gives residents extra time to pay without penalties following severe winter storms.
Leake County taxpayers can make payments at the Tax Collector’s... Read More.
56th annual Natchez Trace Festival set for April 24-25
The 56th Annual Natchez Trace Festival is returning to Historic Downtown Kosciusko the last weekend in April.
This year's event will be held Friday, April 24 - Saturday, April 25.
The annual event features artists and craftsmen from across the southeastern United States. Additional activities include... Read More.
Attala FFA Shines in Starkville
Friday, January 30th, the Attala County Senior and Junior FFA Chapters traveled to Starkville to compete in the Central Hills Federation contests—and they showed up ready to represent. From speaking events to tool identification, our students gave it their all and delivered outstanding results.... Read More.
Leake Academy Earns Top Seeds in North State Tournament; tip off set for Wednesay
The Leake Academy boys and girls basketball teams will begin postseason play this week following changes caused by recent winter weather.
The Region 2-3A District Tournament was canceled due to icy conditions that prevented some teams from traveling. As a result, postseason advancement was determined... Read More.
Hazardous conditions close northern section of Natchez Trace Parkway
Drivers are urged to avoid the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee as dangerous winter conditions have forced closures along the northern portion of the route.
The National Park Service says the parkway is impassable north of Hohenwald, with gates closed and locked from Tennessee Highway... Read More.
Three People Dead in Fire in Scott County, Walnut Grove Assists
FOREST, Miss.--Three people died in a house fire Friday night on Anderson Rd. in rural Scott County, said Coroner Hunter Wolf.
The fire was reported just before midnight.
Walnut Grove volunteer firefighters were called to provide some assistance once it became clear there were people inside... Read More.
UPDATE: Standoff on Tribal Land in Winston County
UPDATE: The standoff was resolved early Sunday morning, according to a post from the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Law Enforcement.
The person involved was taken into custody and was booked into jail in Winston County.
No injuries were reported. No names had been made public... Read More.
Woman Found Shot to Death Inside Vehicle in Holmes County
Authorities are investigating a deadly incident after a woman was found shot inside a vehicle early Friday morning.
According to Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Highway Patrol, troopers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 51 near State Park Road... Read More.
