Leake
Former Carthage Officer Arrested in Bribery Investigation
A former Carthage police officer is facing bribery and conspiracy charges. Police Chief Billy McMillan says he was made aware of a possible bribery incident involving one of his officers, Howard Cole, last November. ... Read More.
Sheriff Warns Against Spam Calls and Texts
The Attala County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is warning the public about a phone scam targeting local residents.
Scammers are calling or texting residents claiming to be from the sheriff’s office. The fraudsters say that the... Read More.
Photos: Pearl River Resort Begins Major Hotel Upgrades
Pearl River Resort has announced that a major hotel renovation project is now underway at the Golden Moon Hotel & Casino as part of the Resort’s ongoing improvement plan.
According to a press release issued... Read More.
Kosciusko Jr. High ShowStoppers to Perform the play “Mall Madness” at the Skipworth Performing Arts Center
The KJHS ShowStoppers will present the play “Mall Madness” on Saturday, May 23, at 6 p.m. at the Skipworth Performing Arts Center located at the Kosciusko Jr. High School. Admission is $5. Children ages... Read More.
Sheriff and MBI Investigating Death in Leake County
The death of prominent Leake County insurance agent, Charles David Weber, is being investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation with assistance from the Leake County Sheriff's Office.
According to Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson, the... Read More.
Geyser Falls to Open May 16 for Summer Season
Geyser Falls Water Theme Park will officially open for the 2026 summer season on Saturday, May 16.
The water park features 23 acres of attractions, including 13 water slides, a six-story freefall speed slide, a... Read More.
MS Department of Public Safety warns of Driver Service Bureau text message scam
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) is warning residents about a fraudulent text message currently circulating that falsely claims to be from the Driver Service Bureau (DSB).
According to MDPS, the message is part... Read More.
IRS Announces Tax Relief for Mississippi Storm Victims; Deadline Extended to June 8
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for Mississippi residents and businesses affected by the severe winter storm that began January 23, 2026.
Affected taxpayers now have until June 8, 2026, to file... Read More.
Kicks 96.7 Named Radio Station of the Year; Johnny Boswell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Boswell Media’s Kicks 96.7 (WCKK-FM) was named Radio Station of the Year Saturday night at the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters “Excellence in Broadcasting” Awards held at the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson.
In addition... Read More.
