Poultry Farmers To Get Pandemic Relief

It doesn’t matter which came first, the chicken or the egg.  Mississippi farmers who produce both will share in about $23 million in federal coronavirus relief funds.   Most of the money will go to... Read More.


Man Changes Story, Admits To Leake Murder

A Lena man who initially told investigators someone else shot and killed his friend last week now admits that he pulled the trigger.  That’s what Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson says.   33-year-old Jontiese Fortune... Read More.

Local Schools Provide COVID Updates

  As the delta variant continues to cause problems in Mississippi and health officials monitor for more signs of the omicron variant, some of the schools in this area reported new COVID cases among students,... Read More.


Tornado Top Ten: Leake’s on the List

Monday's storms didn't produce any tornadoes in Mississippi but the National Weather Service says it's already confirmed at least 70 touchdowns across the state this year-- including a Leake County tornado that ranks among... Read More.


Severe Weather Threat Increasing

The threat of severe weather across parts of Mississippi Monday has increased to a Level 2 "slight" risk.   This includes Kosciusko, Carthage, Walnut Grove and areas west of Philadelphia where storms are expected between... Read More.
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