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NWS: Area Twisters Hit 125-130 MPH

Wednesday, March 19 by Randy Bell

We’re learning more about a couple of the tornadoes that went through this part of Mississippi last weekend. Even though the National Weather Service hasn’t finished its report, it says the EF-2 storm that hit Humphreys, Leflore, Holmes and Carroll counties was packing winds...

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Area football players recognized for Friday night efforts

Monday, October 14 by Breck Riley

Several area football players have been recognized as Top Performers by Capital Sports MS for their efforts in games from Friday night. Players receiving honors include Leake Central RB Israel Ross, Leake County RB Mashawn Leflore, Louisville RB Zaiden Jernigan, and...

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Threats, Assault Reported in Lena Area Tuesday Night

Wednesday, July 24 by Chris Davis

LENA, Miss.--Several people called Leake County deputies Tuesday night to report that a man who had just gotten out of jail had made threats and choked a person Tuesday night about 10:15.The call was on Cedar Grove Rd. in the Lena area.The man had...

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New area code (471) announced for north and central Mississippi

Friday, June 28 by Staff Report

NEW ALBANY, MS (June 28, 2024) - The Mississippi Public Service Commission has approved a new area code, 471, which will overlay the existing 662 area code.It will not replace the 662- area code, but it will exist alongside it. This change is necessary...

Central Electric Reports Outages Throughout Its Service Area

Wednesday, April 10 by Ashlee Davis

Due to substantial rain fall, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes, Central Electric Power Association experienced sustained power outages throughout its seven county service area. CEPA promptly mobilized their field operations staff to restore power.Central Electric Power Association had more than 10,000 members without electric service and over...

Area students make East Central CC honor roll

Friday, January 5 by Staff Report

ECCC Announces 2023 Fall Semester Honor Roll Students named to the 2023 fall semester honor roll, which includes those selected to the President’s List, Dean's List, and Academic Achievement List, have been announced at East Central Community College in Decatur.

McAdams to host Leake Central, Kosciusko, other area teams in holiday tournament

Wednesday, December 27 by Breck Riley

McAdams High School is hosting a holiday basketball tournament this week featuring a number of area teams. Kosciusko, Ethel, Leake Central, and Choctaw County are just a few of the local teams that will participate in the tournament. The tournament...

Portion of Natchez Trace rest area near Kosciusko closed

Monday, December 11 by Breck Riley

Restrooms at a rest area on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Kosciusko are closed. According to a Facebook post, the restrooms at the Holly Hill rest area as closed until further notice for repairs. The parking area and picnic tables...

Updated with Video: Major Flooding Reported in Louisville, Ackerman

Friday, July 14 by Randy Bell

Flooding in Louisville (photo credit: Elanie Porter)VIDEO: The National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency for Winston County Thursday morning after reports that several roads were flooded or washed out in the Louisville area and that water was entering some structures. Some...

One Killed, Many Injured in Jasper Tornado

Monday, June 19 by Randy Bell

Damage in Louin from Sunday night tornado Most of the storms Mississippi has been dealing with since last week have been packing straight-line winds. But last night, the weather system that’s been locked into the state produced an outbreak of tornadoes. And it looks like...

Storm Damage Reported in the Area

Friday, May 12 by Randy Bell

Emergency managers in this part of central Mississippi are reporting some damage after Thursday's severe thunderstorms. In Attala County, a couple of trees were blown down in the western part of the county near McAdams and on County Road 4202. In Holmes County, trees...

Area Airports Get FAA Grants

Tuesday, April 25 by Randy Bell

The Federal Aviation Administration is providing more than $538,000 to the Carthage-Leake County Airport. The grants will pay to reconstruct an access road and to upgrade the fuel farm at the airport. C A Moore Airport in Lexington will get almost $442,000 to make...

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