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Central Mississippi Schools Get Thumbs Up for Attendance

Monday, October 14 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Some Central Mississippi schools are getting a thumbs up from Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann's office for their chronic absenteeism rates being at 15 percent or lower. Both Hosemann's office and state lawmakers have expressed concerns over the state's chronic absenteeism rate as a whole, which increased... Read More.

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Remaining Dirt Cheap Stores in Central Mississippi to Close

Monday, October 14 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--If you like sifting through hundreds of items to find deals at Dirt Cheap in Carthage or Louisville, the stores will soon end that pleasure for you by closing. That stores, along with all remaining Dirt Cheap locations, are closing soon, though the company... Read More.

Significant Drop in Temperature Coming to Central Mississippi

Monday, October 14 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--It's almost like it's fall or something. A decrease in temperatures begins Monday with a high in the low 80s. But, by Wednesday high temperatures will be in the upper 60s, temperatures this part of Mississippi hasn't seen for several months."Normals around this... Read More.

Fight Reported Friday Night at Leake Central High

Monday, October 14 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Carthage Police and Leake County deputies responded Friday night to a fight at Leake Central High School.The fight was just after 10 p.m. It was unclear if the fight, which was during the last minutes of the football game, got serious. But, the... Read More.

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Central Electric’s Power Restoration Complete

Friday, September 13 by Ashlee Davis

As Hurricane Francine passed through our service area, Central Electric Power Association (CEPA) had over 5,300 members without power due to strong winds and heavy rain. Restoration efforts began as CEPA promptly mobilized their field operations staff.As of 8:00 p.m. on September 12th, all members that... Read More.

Central Electric Prepares for Hurricane Francine

Thursday, September 12 by Ashlee Davis

As Hurricane Francine approaches, Central Electric Power Association has activated its emergency response plan and is taking necessary steps to ensure we are prepared for potential impacts. Our team is fully ready to respond to any outages once it is safe to do so. Restoration efforts will... Read More.

East Central CC cancels classes for Thursday due to weather

Wednesday, September 11 by Staff Report

Due to the enhanced threat of severe weather from Hurricane Francine, including the possibility of damaging winds, tornadoes, and flash flooding, all East Central Community College classes will switch to virtual learning and all offices will close on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Campus will... Read More.

Audio: 2024 Football Preview – Leake Academy Rebels

Friday, August 9 by Staff Report

On this episode of the Boswell Media Sports 2024 Football Preview: Leake Academy Rebels head coach Brian Pickens speaks with Phillip Palmertree about the Rebels' potent passing attack, the 2024 football schedule, and his induction into the MAIS Sports Hall of Fame.

Audio: 2024 Football Preview – Neshoba Central Rockets

Wednesday, August 7 by Staff Report

On this episode of the Boswell Media Sports 2024 Football Preview: First year Neshoba Central head coach Shannon Ruffin speaks with Breck Riley about summer workouts, the Rockets' coaching staff, and the 2024 football schedule.

Central Mississippi Gas Prices Generally Lower Than State Average

Tuesday, July 23 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Mississippi's average price for gas was $2.94 per gallon Tuesday morning, said Gasbuddy.com, which tracks gas prices across the country in real time. While Mississippi has the lowest gas average in the country, Kosciusko's prices have been several cents above that average.Tuesday morning... Read More.

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... Read More.

Leake County Investigator Jerry Horn Receives Top Cop Award from Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers

Thursday, May 16 by Ashlee Davis

Investigator Jerry Horn was honored with the Top Cop Award on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 by the Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers.The organization serves 10 counties in Central MS, including Attala, Copiah, Hinds, Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Smith, and Warren.Investigator Horn was nominated by... Read More.