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Today In History, August 20th

Thursday, August 20 by Staff Report

Today is Thursday, Aug. 20, the 233rd day of 2020. There are 133 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 20, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act, a nearly $1 billion anti-poverty measure. On this date: In 1862, the... Read More.

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Mississippi Flag Final Five Selected

Wednesday, August 19 by Staff Report

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History has announced the final five flag selections. These designs will be created in to flags and then flown in Jackson on August 25th. The flag commissioners will choose the final design the next week. The final pick... Read More.

2 Mississippi Inmates Die In Hospitals Over The Weekend

Wednesday, August 19 by Staff Report

Two inmates from the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman died during the weekend after being in and out of hospitals the past several months. The state Department of Corrections announced the deaths Monday. It said one inmate died Saturday at Merit Health Central in... Read More.

Carthage Water Must Be Paid By Tomorrow to Avoid Disconnection

Wednesday, August 19 by Staff Report

Past due water bills must be paid. According to City Hall, all bills must be paid in full by 5pm tomorrow. Otherwise a disconnect notice will be in effect for Monday, August 24th. In addition, a $50. reconnect fee will be attached regardless. Late... Read More.

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Carthage Mayor’s Youth Council Applications Still Being Considered

Tuesday, August 18 by Staff Report

Carthage Mayor's Youth Council applications are still being accepted. According to Mayor Vivians, "applications are being received for grades 9-12 only. Members are chosen through an interview process. A selection committee reviews applications, and some students are chosen for personal interviews." Interviews are conducted... Read More.

Multiple Felony Possession Arrests in Attala and Leake Arrests

Tuesday, August 18 by Staff Report

3 Inmates Died This Weekend, Autopsies to Follow

Tuesday, August 18 by Staff Report

The Mississippi Department of Corrections says three inmates from three different prisons have died after being hospitalized. The department said in a news release late Saturday that autopsies will be done, and no foul play is suspected. One death happened Friday at a hospital... Read More.

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Mississippi Dept Of Transportation Safety Reminders for Kids And Buses

Tuesday, August 18 by Staff Report

The MDOT reminds us about safety, kids, and buses. More kids are back in school today than the last six months. Therefore more kids and buses are on the roads. So MDOT asks everyone to remember the following when driving or crossing streets.***Never pass... Read More.

Six Felony Possession Arrests in Attala & Leake Counties

Tuesday, August 18 by Staff Report

Felony Possession and Other Neshoba County Arrests

Tuesday, August 18 by Staff Report

Today In History, August 19th

Tuesday, August 18 by Staff Report

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 19, the 232nd day of 2020. There are 134 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 19, 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces landed at Benedict, Maryland, with the objective of capturing Washington D.C. On this... Read More.

Record Low Number Of Covid-19 Cases Reported Statewide

Tuesday, August 18 by Staff Report

276 new Covid-19 cases have been reported in Mississippi. According to Governor Tate Reeves this is the lowest number of cases recorded on this day since May.541,254 people have been tested since March. 72,412 have tested positive and 56,577 have recovered.Leake has reported 813... Read More.