Stories tagged with: Major
Cell Phone, Personal Device Use Noted As a Major Distraction by Teachers
JACKSON, Miss.--If your kids have cell phones or devices they take to school, you should be aware that the state legislature is under some pressure to take action on curtailing their use. That may be considered during the upcoming legislative session in January."In the... Read More.
Video: Boswell Media celebrates National Carousel Day
The staff of Boswell Media celebrated National Carousel Day Thursday by taking a ride on the Kosciusko carousel.
The carousel is located in the former Ivey National building located on the south side of the square. It was built in Leavenworth, KS in 1978 by... Read More.
Updated with Video: Major Flooding Reported in Louisville, Ackerman
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.
Major Crash on Hwy 16 in Leake County
At approximately 3:19 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24th, Leake County Fire Dept, EMS, Leake Deputies, and MS Hwy Patrol dispatched to a wreck on Hwy 16 W involving 3 vehicles.The crash reportedly happened when one vehicle passed another and caused a head-on collision.Several people... Read More.
A Major Wreck, an Alarm, and an Assault in Leake
Wednesday 1/19/23 4:19 a.m. - Leake Deputies checked a report of a vandalized building on Ivy Circle.5:53 a.m. - Leake Deputies, Carthage Volunteer Fire Department, and Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the report of a wreck involving two 18-wheelers on Hwy. 25 S near Drysdale... Read More.
Mostly Minor River Flooding Occurring But Jackson Could See Major Event
This week's heavy rain has triggered river flood warnings across the area but mostly minor flooding is occurring. Tuscolameta Creek near Walnut Grove has crested at a moderate flood stage, about seven and a half feet above flood stage. But the Pearl River at... Read More.
MEMA Requests a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance – Counties in our Region Included
MEMA has announced that the State of Mississippi has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance following the February 11-19, 2021 Winter Storm. During this event, multiple rounds of wintry precipitation impacted that state resulting in dangerous road conditions, widespread power outages and... Read More.
