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One Arrested, Two Wanted in Connection With Holmes Homicides
Charles Ferguson Jr. (Photo: Holmes County Sheriff)
Charles Ferguson Jr. has been arrested for a murder in Lexington. The drive-by shooting happened on March 10. Ferguson is in the Holmes County Jail.
The Holmes County Sheriff's... Read More.
Photos: Carthage Quick Care Pharmacy Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A new locally owned pharmacy is open in Carthage, offering residents another option for convenient prescription services.
Carthage Quick Care Pharmacy, located next to Premier Medical Group on South Pearl St., hosted a ribbon cutting... Read More.
Attala Rd. 3226 to Close for 4 Months for Bridge Replacement Project
Attala County Emergency Management Director Danny Townsend says Attala Rd. 3226 will be closed for approximately four months beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, due to a bridge replacement project.
Drivers are encouraged to use alternate... Read More.
Woods Fire Reported on Attala Rd. 5015 Wednesday Afternoon
A woods fire burned an estimated 5-10 acres off Attala Rd. 5015 Wednesday afternoon.
The fire was reported just before 3 p.m., and Attala County Fire Department, along with Providence and Zama volunteer firefighter were... Read More.
Wednesday Morning Vehicle Fire in Attala
Attala County firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at a residence on Attala Rd. 1113 just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18.
According to first responders, the vehicle was initially under a carport, but... Read More.
Kosciusko High School to Host Incoming Sophomore Parent Meeting
Kosciusko High School will hold an informational meeting for parents of incoming sophomores on Monday, March 23, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the high school, located at 415 Veterans Memorial... Read More.
Long Creek Elementary announces honor roll students
Long Creek Elementary School has released its Outstanding Students list for the 3rd Nine Weeks of the 2025–2026 school year, recognizing students who achieved Superintendent’s Honor List and Principal’s Honor List distinctions.
Almost a Dollar More Now For a Gallon of Gas
Another day, another increase in the price of gas. AAA says Mississippi’s statewide average price is up four and a half cents this morning to almost $3.49. Since the price hikes began at the... Read More.
Flu Season in MS Apparently Winding Down
The number of suspected flu cases reported to the State Health Department for the week ending March 7 was fewer than 400 resulting in a flu rate of 2.6 per cent, the lowest since... Read More.
