Inaugural Mississippi Mudbug Festival is Announced

The First Mississippi Mudbug Festival is coming. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will host the inaugural Mississippi Mudbug Festival on Wednesday, April 7, through Sunday, April 11, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. “I am excited to... Read More.
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Pearl River Resort moves to Phase 2 of reopening

Pearl River Resort is moving to phase 2 of the Resorts’ reopening plan; easing certain restrictions related to COVID 19. This includes increasing capacity on the casino gaming floors from 50% to 75% and easing smoking restrictions. Phase 2 of the Resorts reopening plan... Read More.
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The Vaccination Report

As of today 933,810 vaccines have been administered in Mississippi with 1,207,705 distributed. 6467 people have been vaccinated from Attala, 6448 people from Leake, 6736 from Neshoba, and 5,811 from Winston county. Vaccines have now been distributed in multiple venues around the state. Governor... Read More.
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Uprooted Tree Crash Lands in Carthage

There was the storm, wind and rain.There were power outages, debris, and fallen limbs. And then there were the fallen trees and damaged properties.Here in Carthage a tree completely uprooted and crash landed into the garage and back rooms of a brick home on... Read More.
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The Power is Back On!

The power is back on. Over 3,000 customers in our area experienced power outages due to severe weather on Wednesday. Emergency teams and our linemen were out in the fields and up the poles once again. Just a few weeks out of a major... Read More.
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Flood Warning Issued

A flood warning has been issued in our region. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove affecting Leake County. The warning is in effect until late night March 21st. At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage... Read More.
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Reckless Driver on Hwy. 429 in Leake County

12:25 am - Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on Pleasant Hill Road after calls of someone trying to steal things from the property. 6:03 am - Leake County Deputies responded to calls of a reckless driver on Hwy. 429 near Hwy.... Read More.
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IRS Tax Deadline Extended

The IRS will delay the traditional April 15 tax filing due date until May 17 to cope with added duties and provide Americans more flexibility, according to a House committee. The IRS and Treasury did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.... Read More.
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