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MEMA announces launch of new website
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is launching a new and improved MEMA website, msema.org. The updated site offers a sleek, modern design, improved functionality, and a user-friendly experience tailored to serve Mississippians and visitors better.
Designed with both the public and... Read More.
Early Release Leake County SD
In anticipation of severe weather conditions, and to ensure the safety of all the district's staff and students, the Leake County School District will run a two hour early release schedule on 3/4/2025.
All after school activities will also be cancelled.
Submitted by Caleb Thompson.
AUDIO: Walnut Grove Man Arrested in Neshoba Co. Chase
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A Walnut Grove man is under arrest after leading Neshoba County deputies and Philadelphia Police on a chase that sometimes reached or exceeded 100 mph Friday morning.
The chase began in the county shortly before 10:45 a.m. and once the car reached the city... Read More.
Daylight Saving Time – spring forward this weekend
This Sunday at 2 a.m., your clocks will jump ahead one hour, the start of more evening sunlight for months to come.
The tradition of springing forward and falling back is overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation and is rooted in saving energy.
Daylight saving... Read More.
Photo: Choctaw Central Lady Warriors win 4A State Championship
The Choctaw Central Lady Warriors are the 2025 MHSAA 4A Girls Basketball Champions.
The team captured the program's 9th championship with a 52-31 win over Morton Saturday, March 1 at the Mississippi Coliseum.
Sophomore Kailynn Perry finished the game with 12 points and was named the... Read More.
Large Woods Fire in Leake County Saturday Afternoon
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woods fire was reported on County Line Rd. in Leake County Saturday afternoon.
The Barnes Fire Dept. was called out about 2 p.m.
Dispatchers received information that the fire was large and well off the road, so the Miss. Forestry Commission was notified to... Read More.
Shots Fired at Carthage Trailer Park
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Carthage Police and Leake County deputies were investigating who may have fired shots at a trailer park early Saturday morning.
Several people called about 12:20 a.m., and reported gynshots being fired on North Jordan St.
A deputy ended up talijng to a teenager who said... Read More.
Goat Reported Causing Traffic Trouble
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A goat was reported in the highway Friday evening about 5:40.
That was on Hwy. 16 west, near the Madison County line in Leake County.
Deputies were told the goat was walking in the road and blocking traffic and that the Highway Patrol has been... Read More.
