Tree Danger: Tree Fire, Trees Down in Leake County

THOMASTOWN, Miss.--A tree was reported on fire just before 3:30 Saturday afternoon. Thomastown volunteer firefighters responded and put the fire out. About 5:30 p.m. Saturday a tree was reported blocking the entire road on Scarborough Rd. at Roberts Rd. Thomastown volunteers responded to clear that... Read More.
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Fire in Philadelphia Fills Neighborhood With Smoke

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A fire Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia had police urging people to find a different route as a large smoke cloud settled and firefighters fought the fire. That was at the intersection on Main and Beacon streets, according to a Facebook post from Philadelphia Police.... Read More.
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Wreck Involving 18-Wheeler Saturday Afternoon

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A two-car wreck was reported about 1:45 Saturday afternoon on Hwy. 35 south. The wreck was in front of Pleasant Hill Church of God. No injuries were reported with the wreck, which involved a car and the semi.
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Fire Reported Friday Near Madden

MADDEN, Miss.--A fire that started on someone's stove was reported Friday just after 8 p.m. near Madden. The fire was at a house on Madden Rd. Madden and Edinburg volunteer firefighters responded and had the fire out quickly. Mo one was reported injured.
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Parents Report Attempted Abduction in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--An attempted abduction was reported by parents at Northside Park in Philadelphia Friday afternoon. The call to police was just before 5:30 p.m. The caller said a Black male, wearing a black t-shirt and brown shorts had tried to take a 10-year-old girl from... Read More.
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Car Fire Gets Close to House Near Thomastown

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A fire involving an unoccupied car was close to a house early Saturday afternoon near Thomastown. The fire was called in just after noon on Tracey Rd. Once Thomastown firefighters got there they immediately called for backup from Carthage and Leake County firefighters, saying that... Read More.
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Strickland Wanted for Questioning in Neshoba County

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A man wanted in a Lauderdale County forgery case is also wanted in Neshoba County. Sheriff Eric Clark said in a Facebook post that Hamilton Lamar Strickland is wanted for questioning. He did not say what that may be in connection to. If you know... Read More.
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Two Domestic Situations at the Same Time Saturday Morning

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Leake County deputies were busy with two domestic situations happening simultaneously Saturday morning. Both calls were just before 2 a.m. One was on Hwy. 25 when a grandson called 911 and said his grandfather was beating his grandmother. A deputy arrived and shortly after reported... Read More.
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Two Cars Chased By Leake Co. Deputies

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Two cars were being chased shortly after 11 p.m. Friday night by Leake County deputies. One of the cars may have drawn attention when passing illegally, according to radio communications. The chase was on Hwy. 35 north of Carthage and south of Attala County.... Read More.
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