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Update: Region 2-3ADistrict Basketball Tournament canceled; Top Four Advance to North State
UPDATE - January 29: The Region 2-3A District Basketball Tournament has been canceled due to the recent ice storm and ongoing travel issues across the area.
District officials say some teams were unable to safely travel to the tournament site in Madden, leading schools to... Read More.
Pearl River Resort joins Casino Coalition opposing Online Gambling in Mississippi
Pearl River Resorts, owned by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, is among a group of Mississippi casino operators urging lawmakers not to expand online gambling in the state.
In a letter sent to state leadership earlier this month, Pearl River Resorts joined a coalition... Read More.
Leake County Regional Correctional Facility Appeared on this Season’s “120 Hours Behind Bars” on the Discovery Channel
The Leake County Regional Correctional Facility appeared on the 2nd episode of "120 Hours Behind Bars" on the Discovery Channel.
A film crew from Discovery Channel recently moved through the halls of the Leake County Regional Correctional Facility and followed a deputy from Leake County... Read More.
Closings and delays due to winter weather
This is a list of area schools, businesses and services that be will be closed or delayed due to winter weather and extreme cold temperatures.
Central Electric Restoration Efforts
Central Electric Power Association has been responding to power outages throughout the day caused by severe winter weather and ice accumulation mainly in the northern part of our service area.
Restoration efforts will pause at dark and will resume at daybreak tomorrow. High winds and... Read More.
Driver Service Bureaus closed due to winter weather
Jackson, Miss. - Due to the winter weather that has impacted our state, our Northern and Central Driver Services Stations will be closed tomorrow, January 26, 2026. Southern Region locations will have a delayed opening of 10:00 a.m. Make sure to follow our social... Read More.
Hit and Run Friday Night in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A two-vehicle hit and run wreck was reported Friday night in Philadelphia.
The call was on Holland Ave. from someone driving a white Kia. They told police that their car was hit by a red truck that left the scene.
The wreck was reported just... Read More.
Central Electric prepares for Winter Storm
Central Electric Power Association is closely monitoring the potential for winter weather across central Mississippi this weekend.
Unlike snow, ice is extremely heavy. Even a thin layer of ice can add significant weight to power lines and tree limbs. Ice can also make restoration more... Read More.
