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Flu Cases Continue to Fall, Even in Local Hotspot

Saturday, January 20 by Randy Bell

For the third week in a row, Mississippi’s flu rate is dropping. The State Health Department’s latest update shows that 6.6 per cent of patients seeing their doctor had flu-like symptoms. That’s down from 7.7 per cent the week before. It appears flu season... Read More.

Local siblings voted Players of the Week

Thursday, January 18 by Breck Riley

A pair of siblings have earned Player of the Week honors for their performances on the basketball court. Miriam Prince and Samuel Prince were voted Player of the Week by the Mississippi Association of Community College Conference (MACCC) and The Clarion Ledger, respectively Miriam,... Read More.

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Federal funding still aiding local governments and homeowners for June tornadoes

Thursday, December 14 by Staff Report

MADISON, Miss. Six months after the June 14-19 severe storms and tornadoes in Mississippi, federal support is assisting homeowners, renters, businesses and local governments with recovery.More than $6 million in federal support has been approved by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)... Read More.

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Local Law Enforcement teams up with Main Street Chamber for a Toy Drive

Thursday, December 14 by Ashlee Davis

Several local law enforcement agencies have teamed up with the Main Street Chamber of Leake County and partnered with Leake County Child Protective Services to hold a toy drive to benefit children in Leake County.Unwrapped items for male or female children ages 1-12 such... Read More.

Local Law Enforcement Launches Mobile App

Monday, October 2 by Ashlee Davis

The Leake County Sheriff's Office has launched an app available to anyone with an android or apple device."This app will serve as a new and innovative way for the sheriff's office to connect with Leake County residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently... Read More.

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New Initiatives Would Mean More Money for Local Hospitals

Friday, September 22 by Randy Bell

A new plan to reimburse Mississippi hospitals for treating Medicaid patients would pump hundreds of thousands of extra dollars into local medical facilities-- and would mean millions more for some hospitals. Figures that Governor Reeves' office has released show that Baptist Medical Center-Attala would... Read More.

Prayer Meeting to be held for local Make-a-Wish child

Thursday, September 21 by Ashlee Davis

A prayer meeting will be held at Bishop Park in Sebastopol for local Make-A-Wish child, Matthew O'Neal.Matthew was born with Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and has had multiple open heart surgeries.Everyone is invited to attend and this prayer meeting for Matthew on Tuesday,... Read More.

Tourism to Natchez Trace Parkway contributes $474 Million to local economies

Wednesday, August 23 by Staff Report

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6.5 million visitors to the Natchez Trace Parkway in 2022 spent $474 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 5,660 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local... Read More.

Local Band Invited to Perform in Universal Studios Superstar Parade

Thursday, July 27 by Ashlee Davis

The Leake Central High School Band has been invited to perform in the Universal Superstars Parade at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL.Leake Central Band Boosters is asking for donations from citizens and local businesses to help with costs. LCHS Band Boosters President, Amanda Mosley... Read More.

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... Read More.

Christmas in July Toy Drive and Shop Local Extravaganza in Leake

Monday, July 3 by Ashlee Davis

The Carthage Police Department, Leake County Sheriff's Department, and Main Street Chamber of Leake County have teamed up for a Christmas in July Toy Drive and Shop Local Extravaganza!Toys collected during the toy drive will be given to Leake County children in need for... Read More.

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... Read More.