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Two-Car Wreck in Leake County Involved Semi Truck

Sunday, February 23 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A wreck about 7 a.m. Saturday involved a car and a semi truck.No significant injuries were reported from the wreck, which was on Hwy. 25 near the intersection of Rocky Point Rd.Most of the debris and wreckage was cleared by 8 a.m.

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Several Wrecks Reported in Leake County Saturday; One Possible Head-on

Sunday, February 16 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Several wrecks were reported Saturday in Leake County, beginning with a wreck on Hwy. 35 north about 4 a.m.In the wreck no injuries were reported. But, once deputies got there they reported back that the passenger was drunk and the driver had left... Read More.

Trees Reported Down With Saturday Storms

Sunday, February 16 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A large tree was reported down near Carthage Saturday evening near the intersection of Red Dog Rd. and Gross Rd., blocking the entire roadway.Another tree was reported down on Hwy. 429 near Hughes Rd.Another tree wasa reported down on Scott Crossing Rd. about... Read More.

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Carthage Woman Dies in Madison County Wreck

Monday, February 10 by Chris Davis

CANTON, Miss.--A woman from Carthage died in a head-on wreck with a Peterbilt truck Saturday on Hwy. 16 in Madison County.The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the wreck happened near Ratliff Rd. about 5 p.m.Ashley Stephens, 40, of Carthage, and her passenger, Johnnie Luckett, 70,... Read More.

Semi Hits Car in Philadelphia

Monday, February 10 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A semi truck hit a Nissan Altima in Philadelphia Friday afternoon about 5:15.The wreck happened in front of the Philly Walmart at the intersection. Police communication indicated that the driver of the 18-wheeler may not have known they hit a car and kept... Read More.

Man and Woman Arrested After Fight

Sunday, February 9 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--About 1:45 Saturday morning Leake County deputies were dispatched to Dogwood Ln. near Red Dog Rd., for a disturbance between a man and a woman.The husband and wife had been verbally fighting and that turned physical, according to police radio traffic, with both... Read More.

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Leake Co. Man Arrested on Charge of Abuse of 911

Sunday, February 9 by Chris Davis

LEAKE COUNTY, Miss.--About 10:15 Friday night Leake County dispatchers sent deputies to Wiggins Loop Rd. after a man called 911 multiple times with no emergency.Deputies said the man had been known for doing that and had a warrant out for his arrest on a... Read More.

Chicken Truck Takes a Spill

Sunday, February 2 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A chicken truck ended up on its side Friday afternoon near Coy.The wreck was called in at 2:45 p.m. on County Rd. 852.The truck was loaded with chickens, but no people were reported hurt.The truck did not leak any fuel. But, it did... Read More.

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Walnut Grove Prison Improvements Part of Corrections Budget Requests

Sunday, February 2 by Chris Davis

PARCHAMN, Miss.--The Mississippi Dept. of Corrections is still 500 employees short of what it needs to be compliant with Dept. of Justice requirements, despite having gained nearly 500 correctional officers and workers in related jobs. Commissioner Burl Cain and staff went before the state... Read More.

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Fatal Shooting in Holmes County

Sunday, February 2 by Chris Davis

LEXINGTON, Miss.--A 19-year-old man died in a shooting early Saturday in Holmes County.Sheriff Willie March did not identify the victim, but said the shooting happened about 1 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of highways 14 and 17.He did not discuss a motive for the... Read More.

Louisville Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Wreck

Tuesday, January 28 by Chris Davis

GLUCKSTADT, Miss.--Jordan Leah Sullivan, of Louisville, has pleaded guilty to the charge of aggravated DUI in Madison County, in the wreck that killed Canton teacher Tyra Small-Jackson.Sullivan, 33, faces a possible 25-year prison term when she's sentenced Feb. 10.Sullivan was driving drunk when she... Read More.

Car Rolls in Neshoba Co., People Run Away From Wreck

Monday, January 27 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A rollover wreck was reported Friday night in Neshoba County on County Rd. 616, just before 8 p.m.The person who called 911 reported that the passengers from the vehicle were running from the scene.The dispatcher reported the passengers were running toward Hwy. 482.The... Read More.