Choctaw Central High Lady Warriors Are The Champions
Congratulations to the Choctaw Central High School Lady Warriors on becoming the Region 4-4A District Champions.
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All MSDH Covid-19 Vaccinations for February 15th Rescheduled Due To Weather
The Mississippi Department of Health announced that all COVID-19 vaccination appointments at MSDH drive-through sites for Monday have been rescheduled due to hazardous weather. Cancelled appointments have rescheduled to an alternate day at the original time.Appointments at the Pike County site have been rescheduled... Read More.
Record Breaking Cold Expected Through Wednesday
Extreme record breaking temperatures are expected through Wednesday. The National Weather Service reminds us that "dangerously cold arctic air is expected to reach the area late tonight and linger through Wednesday. This will be a long duration of very cold conditions and dangerous wind... Read More.
Closings and Delays Alert
There will be multiple closings in our region due to weather conditions. Below is a partial list with more to come.Leake Academy - closed Monday, February 15th, and Tuesday, February 16th, due to the possibility of a severe
winter storm.Carthage Christian Academy- closed Monday, February... Read More.
Breaking- Extreme Weather Storm Could Become Major Event Of Historic Proportions Per EMA Director Tommy Malone
The winter storm has been upgraded to extreme for our area. We just spoke with EMA Director Tommy Malone who said the upgrade of the storm to extreme could create a major event of historic proportions. "We could see potential ice accumulation of 1/2"... Read More.
Storm Impact Timed For Late Night into Morning
Winter weather will continue to impact the area this evening ahead of a more potent system to arrive after midnight. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, the greatest impact of this storm is scheduled to be between 4am-1pm in Leake County and... Read More.
Portions of Natchez Trace Parkway closed
The Natchez Trace Parkway is closed from Mileposts 0 to 152, 355 to 370, and 429 to 442 due to severe weather and icy conditions. Additional closures are anticipated as the severe weather moves along the Parkway. National Park Service rangers are advising individuals to avoid traveling, especially on any section of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Drivers who slide off the roadway or wreck may have to shelter in place for... Read More.
Severe Winter Storm Warning Update Sunday 2pm
A winter storm warning is in effect across the state including our area. The warning remains in affect until February 16th at 6am.WHAT-Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one quarter to one... Read More.
Winter Storm Warning Issued Now
A winter storm warning is in effect across the state including our area. The warning remains in affect until February 16th at 6am.WHAT-Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one quarter to one... Read More.
Past Time to Bring The Pets In
It's time to bring the pets in if at all possible. With temperatures and wind chill factors potentially dropping into the single digits, your pet could actually freeze to death. MEMA says to bring animals indoors, but if not at least modify shelter arrangements.... Read More.
Updated -AP) Trump welcomes impeachment acquittal, says his movement ‘has only just begun.’
AP) The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial. That trial exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by... Read More.
Significant Winter Storm Update from Leake EMA Director Tommy Malone
We reached out to Leake EMA director Tommy Malone who shared the following with us. "Right now we are looking at experiencing a serious winter storm event. Temperatures are looking to trend a little lower than first expected. We could see wind chill temperatures... Read More.
