Alarm in Leake County
11:34am - Leake County Deputies were called to Pleasant Hill Road after calls of a public disturbance.
12:59pm - Leake County Deputies responded to a burglar alarm at a residence on Hwy. 35 North.
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Mississippi Proposes Overall of Several State Taxes
Mississippi House leaders are pushing a plan to phase out most of the state's personal income tax, cut the grocery tax in half and increase many other taxes. The bill passed the Ways and Means Committee on Monday. It's expected to come up for... Read More.
Covid-19 Vaccinations Expand As Case Numbers Drop
The Covid-19 vaccination will now become available for first responders and teachers. Governor Reeves announced that "tens of thousands of vaccines will become available for appointments starting tomorrow. Also, today marks 17 days with Covid-17 cases being under 1,000 and the six day average... Read More.
Mobile Resource Center At Tucker Elementary
The Mobile Resource Center plans to be at Tucker Elementary today. The center is set up to help students and parents of students enrolled in distance learning at Choctaw Tribal Schools. The bus will be on site from 11:15am-4:30pm.
Vandalism and a Structure Fire in Leake County
9:00am - Carthage Police were called to a business on South Van Buren Street after calls of vehicles being vandalized.
9:30am - Thomastown Volunteers, Carthage Volunteers, and Carthage Fire Department were called to a structure fire on Damascus Church Road.
11:30am - Leake County Deputies responded... Read More.
Prairie Farms Presents Mississippi Songwriter of the Year
Mississippi Songwriter of the Year is back and better than ever!
Join us at The MAX, Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience in Meridian on June 19.
To learn more about this event go to mssongwriteroftheyear.com
Power Restoration Update
Power restoration continues across our state and in our region. Approximately 1930 outages are reported in Neshoba county, 36 in Leake, 25 in Attala and 0 in Winston county. Restoration progress is being made with supplemental crews have travelled from other regions support efforts... Read More.
ECCC Foundation Extends Scholarship Application Deadline
The ECCC Foundation has extended the application deadline. New and returning students still have the opportunity apply for the scholarships to be awarded for the 2021-22 school year. The new deadline is noon on Friday, February 26. The extension was approved due to recent... Read More.
Boys and Girls Club of MBCI Names Hannah Charlie Youth of The Year Candidate
The Boys and Girls Club of Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has selected Hannah Charlie as Youth of the Year. According to Pearl River Teen Center, "Hannah has been a member of The Club for five years and has become one of our most... Read More.
Open Arms Food Distribution Continues Today
Open Arms food distribution continues today. The food is available to anyone who needs it. You are encouraged to spread the word. Curbside food distribution is available between 3:45-5:15pm today. Social distancing guidelines are required for this drive thru service. If you have any... Read More.
Spring Ball Registration Continues in Carthage
Ball registration continues in Carthage. Applications are available at City Hall for T-Ball, Soft Ball and Baseball. The fee is $60. per person. The deadline is March 5th and that is a firm date says Penny Spears. City Hall is open 8am-5pm daily. The... Read More.
Central Electric Restoration Continues
Date: February 22, 2021
Update: 10:30 A.M.
Central Electric Restoration Efforts Continue
Central Electric Power Association experienced sustained power outages throughout its
seven county service area. The damage caused from not one, but two winter ice storms was
significant. We understand the hardship of being without power for an... Read More.
