Fire Danger Expected Again Today

With limited rainfall from last week's tropical weather across much of Mississippi, the danger of wildfires has returned.  The National Weather Service says, although winds today should again be light, the dry vegetation and low humidity will help create conditions favorable for wildfires.  NWS... Read More.
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Election Day in Carthage: Polls Open Until 7 pm

Today is Election Day in Carthage. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. for the city's municipal primary election. Two Republican races will be decided in today's primary. Incumbent Mayor Laurie Henderson faces Cindy Crane. Incumbent Ward 3 Alderman Robin Burgess faces Justin... Read More.
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New Member of the Leake County Crime-Fighting Team

The Leake County Sheriff’s Department has a new K-9 officer.  The dog named Kamira has undergone specialized training along with her handler, Deputy Warden Griffin.  Sheriff Randy Atkinson says the department now has another valuable resource to help protect the community, assist with investigations... Read More.
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House Burns on Mooney Rd. in Leake County

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A house fire was reported Saturday night in Leake County. The call was just before 8 p.m. and firefighters and Leake County deputies were sent to Mooney Rd., near Hwy. 25. The house was reported to be already fully involved. When deputies arrived on the... Read More.
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Wind Damage in Central Mississippi

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.-- Persistent winds associated with Hurricane Isaias Saturday cause some damage in central Mississippi. Most of that was damage done to trees and by trees that came down. One of those trees was on Arrowhead Dr. in Kosciusko just after 2 p.m., with power... Read More.
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