Leake
Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday Set for July 10–12
The Mississippi Department of Revenue is reminding residents that the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday—often referred to as Tax Free Weekend—will take place Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 2026.
During the three-day period,... Read More.
Audio: Mid-Mississippi Library Discusses Community Time Capsule Project on The BreckFast Show
What would you want people 50 years from now to know about life in Mid-Mississippi?
Janelle Snyder with the Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System joined The BreckFast Show Tuesday morning to talk about the “Voices... Read More.
Marilyn Powell named 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. — Marilyn Powell of Philadelphia has been named the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year.
Powell was one of 15 finalists who performed Saturday night at The Guitar Academy in downtown Kosciusko during... Read More.
Silver Star Casino Celebrates 32 Years as Pearl River Resort Hosts Holiday Weekend Events
Pearl River Resort is marking a major milestone this summer as its flagship property celebrates more than three decades of gaming, entertainment, and tourism in central Mississippi.
Pearl River Resort announced... Read More.
Mid-Mississippi Library System Invites Public to Contribute to America250 Time Capsule
The Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System is inviting residents across its five-county service area—including Attala County—to help preserve a snapshot of life in central Mississippi for future generations through a new community time capsule project... Read More.
Couple Killed by Fallen Tree Identified
UPDATE (06/22/2026)
The couple who died Sunday afternoon when a tree fell on their vehicle has been identified as Brandon Joseph Moore, 39 and Sandra Dee Moore, 40 according to Leake County Coroner, Earl Adams.
CARTHAGE,... Read More.
Boswell Media Introduces Help Happens Here to Our Local Communities (photo gallery)
Help Happens Here recently held grand opening ceremonies in Carthage, Philadelphia, and Kosciusko to introduce the new online directory to local communities.
The events were well attended by business owners, community leaders, and residents who... Read More.
More information released on Natchez Trace Parkway closure
More information has been released on the upcoming closure along the Natchez Trace Parkway between Kosciusko and French Camp, with the National Park Service now confirming details of the detour and the scope... Read More.
