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MSDH: Two Local COVID Deaths Reported

Monday, May 8 by Randy Bell

COVID-19 is being blamed for two more deaths in this part of central Mississippi. The State Health Department says the reports from Attala and Leake counties are among 23 deaths included in the latest update, with some of those dating back to January.The total... Read More.

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Local Communities Get Preservation Grants

Monday, April 24 by Randy Bell

This part of central Mississippi will share in more than $97,000 in state historical preservation grants. The Department of Archives and History says the 11 projects include $13,000 for Kosciusko to develop a map and audio/video tour of Redbud Springs and the Natchez Trace. ... Read More.

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Local Fire Departments to Benefit from New State Law

Tuesday, April 18 by Randy Bell

The men and women who serve on Mississippi's volunteer fire departments aren't in it for the money. Because there isn't any. They aren't paid for what they do. But soon, those firefighters will have a retirement benefit. Gov. Reeves on Monday signed legislation that'll... Read More.

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Help Identify Local Thieves Caught on Camera

Monday, March 27 by Ashlee Davis

Carthage Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals in the video below who were caught on camera at a residence on Pine Hill Circle on Thursday, March 23 at approximately 12:40 a.m. These two individuals are suspects in an auto... Read More.

Here’s How Much Local Schools Would Get Under Senate Legislation

Wednesday, March 8 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's public schools would receive about $181 million over current year funding under Senate legislation to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program for the first time since 2007.A chart provided by the Parents Campaign shows how local schools would benefit if the legislation... Read More.

Remo’s Rescue in Desperate Need of Dog Food and Donations

Monday, February 6 by Ashlee Davis

The Carthage Police Department has partnered with Remo’s Rescue, a local nonprofit animal rescue, to collect dog food for the many animals in their care.Remo's has recently spoken out about how overwhelmed the small animal rescue is saying, "We can't feed, house, vet and... Read More.

Local Officer Graduates Law Enforcement Training Academy

Thursday, December 22 by Ashlee Davis

The Law Enforcement Training Academy at Camp Shelby held its graduation on Thursday, December 22.Chief Billy McMillan and Assistant Chief Mike Williams of Carthage Police Department would like to congratulate Jeremiah Brooks, a Carthage resident who was among the graduates.Brooks completed the 11-week training... Read More.

Vehicle Fire at Local Body Shop in Carthage

Wednesday, December 21 by Ashlee Davis

Wednesday, December 21, 2022Just before 8 am, Carthage Fire Department was dispatched to Hardin’s Body Shop on Edwards St when it was reported that a vehicle caught fire inside the shop. Firefighters quickly got the fire under control and extinguished.12:02 p.m. – Leake County... Read More.

Local COVID Cases Hit Three-Month High

Friday, December 9 by Randy Bell

While Attala County is part of the public health district which is seeing the most flu cases in Mississippi, the biggest number of new COVID-19 infections in the local area is in Neshoba County. The State Health Department reported 66 cases in the county... Read More.

Photos: Local Child’s Wish Granted Just in Time for Christmas

Thursday, December 8 by Ashlee Davis

On Tuesday, December 6th, Ja'Karrian Tate had his wish granted by Make-A-Wish Mississippi, Boswell Media, and all who donated during our Cruisin for a Wish campaign in October!!Santa, his reindeer, and a host of carolers greeted Ja'Karrian at his home with all of the... Read More.

Flu Surge Continues in Local Health District

Tuesday, December 6 by Randy Bell

The public health district which includes Attala County continues to be Mississippi’s flu hotspot. In its latest update, the State Health Department said more than 45 per cent of patients visiting their doctors in the nine-county district had flu-like illnesses, up from about 31... Read More.

Level 4 Tornado Threat Now Covers Entire Area

Tuesday, November 29 by Randy Bell

The National Weather Service has now expanded a Level-4 "moderate" risk of tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail for to cover all of the local area this afternoon and tonight. The next-to-the-highest threat level means that NWS expects strong tornadoes (EF-2 to EF-3), including... Read More.