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Cruger Woman Dies in Holmes County Crash

Tuesday, July 22 by Randy Bell

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at approximately 5:48 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash on US Highway 49E in Holmes County near the Leflore County Line. A 2016 Mazda CX-5, driven by 27-year-old Carly Dean of Cruger, Mississippi, was traveling south on US Highway... Read More.

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Local Storm Victims Can Receive Money to Prevent Future Damage

Friday, July 18 by Randy Bell

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is encouraging disaster loan recipients in Mississippi to apply for additional funds to protect their homes and businesses from future storms. Loan recipients have up to two years from their loan approval date to request an increase of up to 20%... Read More.

Counterfeit Drug Bust in Philadelphia

Tuesday, July 8 by Randy Bell

A counterfeit drug manufacturing operation has been broken up in Philadelphia. A search of a suspect’s home found over 600 pills which were made to look like legal pharmaceuticals including hydrocodone and Percocet. Police and Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics agents also recovered fake Tylenol... Read More.

Posey Named Circuit Judge for Leake, Neshoba, Newton and Scott Counties

Monday, July 7 by Randy Bell

Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Christopher M. Posey of Philadelphia to the Office of the Circuit Judge for the 8th Circuit Court District, which covers Leake, Neshoba, Newton, and Scott Counties. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of the... Read More.

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Baby’s Death Leads to Capital Murder Charge in Leake

Thursday, June 26 by Randy Bell

A Leake County man has been arrested after a baby died of suspected child abuse. Sheriff Randy Atkinson says they got a phone call on June 18th claiming the 3-month boy had been injured accidentally…“The call came in as a child having fallen off... Read More.

High Bonds Set for Suspects in Louisville Drive-By

Friday, June 20 by Randy Bell

Ja'Lavian Hunt Bonds have been set for the two suspects in a drive-by shooting in Louisville Tuesday night that left Quincy Markez Haynes, 24, dead and three other people wounded. Ja'Lavian Hunt: Charges: One count, 2nd Degree Murder, three counts, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, one count,... Read More.

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One Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Louisville, Two Arrested

Wednesday, June 18 by Randy Bell

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, two arrests were made in connection with the fatal shooting of Quincy Markez Haynes, a 24-year-old Black male of Louisville, which occurred Tuesday night. Officers from the Louisville Police Department and the Winston County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ja’Lavian Hunt, an... Read More.

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CANCELLED: Silver Alert Issued for Walnut Grove Man

Saturday, June 7 by Randy Bell

The Silver Alert for Gary Lenar Fedrick of Walnut Grove has been cancelled. He has been located and is safe.(Previous story below)The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the Leake County Sheriff’s Department. Gary Lenar Fedrick of Walnut Grove,... Read More.

Man Arrested After Neshoba Chase

Thursday, June 5 by Randy Bell

A man on probation for felony fleeing has been arrested after the Neshoba County sheriff’s department says he did it again. Choctaw Police took Jehovah Dixon into custody early Wednesday in the Pearl River community after a deputy spotted him in a stolen car... Read More.

Two Killed When Truck Hits Fallen Tree

Monday, May 26 by Randy Bell

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, at approximately 10:03 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 14 in Holmes County. A 2004 GMC Sierra driven by 37-year-old Calvin Cox of Lexington, Mississippi, was traveling west on Highway 14 when it collided with... Read More.

Mississippi Gets Disaster Declaration After March Tornadoes

Friday, May 23 by Randy Bell

Governor Tate Reeves’ request for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance (FEMA-4874 DR-MS) for counties affected by the March 14-15 severe weather and tornadoes was approved by President Trump. During that time, the state experienced 18 tornadoes, severe storms, flooding, and straight-line winds. Seven deaths... Read More.

Automated Electric Meters Being Installed in Neshoba County

Tuesday, May 20 by Randy Bell

In Neshoba County today, contractors will begin upgrading the meters in parts of the Central Electric Power Association’s service area. They’ll be working first in the House and Linwood communities installing digital equipment to allow for automated meter reading which the association says will... Read More.