September: Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month has been held each September since 1987 to mark the beginning of the school year.Having a library card now gives you access to books, resources, technology, and so much more. Your local library may have more to offer than... Read More.
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Watch for Deer Leake County..

6:11 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were dispatched to Highway 487 near Brooks Road when a vehicle struck a deer. No injuries were reported.
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Crash on Highway 25 South

5:03 a.m. – Carthage Volunteers, Emergency Medical Services, and Leake County Deputies were dispatched to a crash on Highway 25 South near Pearl River bridge. No major injuries were reported.5:26 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Highway 487 West... Read More.
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Kicks Picks Week 3 Winner

Week 3 of Kicks Picks presented by Byars Furniture of Philadelphia proved to be a very competitive week! But one entrant edged out the rest..Larry Wheeless of McCool is our Friday Night Food Spot WINNER!Congratulations Larry! You have won a $50 gift certificate to... Read More.
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Vaccination Clinic at Wesley Chapel in Carthage

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting a vaccine clinic on Saturday, September 11th from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Vaccinations will be administered by Mississippi Mobile Vaccination Clinic, an MSDH partner. The vaccine is free and available to anyone ages 12 and up. Booster... Read More.
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The Main Street Chamber of Leake County is Moving

The Main Street Chamber is moving. But not too far..they will still be located on the square!Dakota Killingsworth, Director of The Main Street Chamber of Leake County says the following about the exciting move."The Main Street Chamber of Leake County has moved to a... Read More.
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Leake County

The Leake County Sheriff's Department is participating in a nationwide campaign focusing on impaired drivers. The public will see an increase in patrol, traffic stops and safety check points. This began August 20th and will continue through September 6th. Officers are focusing on getting... Read More.
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Louisiana Requesting Additional Assistance

Leake County Firefighters Association received this message from the Mississippi State Fire Coordinator.Louisiana has sent a request for assistance to Mississippi.They are in need of water tenders (tankers) with a minimum capacity of 1,500 gallons with 2-3,000 being preferred. They are also in need... Read More.
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One Car MVA in Leake County

1:55 am – Carthage Police were dispatched to Westbrook Apartments in response to reports of a domestic disturbance in progress there.2:37 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to Highway 487 when they received a call about a power line down across the roadway.7:17... Read More.
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Hit and Run in Philly

1:28 a.m. – Northbend Volunteers were dispatched to County Road 789 for a tree blocking the roadway.9:20 a.m. – Philadelphia Police responded to a call reporting a vehicle that was vandalized at Reunion Court Apartments.3:47 a.m. – Philadelphia Police were called to Frog Level... Read More.
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