LCSO Employees Charged with DUI

Two employees of the Leake County Sheriff's Department-- one of whom is no longer employed there-- are facing DUI charges in Philadelphia.   Police Chief Eric Lyons says the arrests were made separately a few hours apart last week.  And there are additional charges against... Read More.
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Missing Carthage Woman Found Safe

The Leake County Sheriff's Department says a missing Carthage woman, Tori Chipley, has been found safe. PREVIOUS STORY BELOW: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 23-year-old Tori Chipley of Carthage, Leake County, MS. She is described as a white female, five feet... Read More.
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Lottery Prize in Philadelphia Unclaimed

Somebody who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Philadephia almost three months ago still hasn't claimed the $10,000 prize.   Lottery officials say the ticket was purchased at Main Street Junction on West Beacon Street for the March 28 drawing.   The winner has until Sept.... Read More.
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Soil and Water District Secretary Accused of Embezzlement

A former employee of the Holmes County Soil and Water Conservation District is facing embezzlement charges.  Melissa Upchurch is accused of using her position as secretary to issue and deposit district checks into her own bank account.  Including interest and investigative costs, the State... Read More.
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One Killed, Many Injured in Jasper Tornado

Damage in Louin from Sunday night tornado     Most of the storms Mississippi has been dealing with since last week have been packing straight-line winds.  But last night, the weather system that’s been locked into the state produced an outbreak of tornadoes.  And it looks like... Read More.
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Widespread Damage, Power Outages After Wednesday Storms

Weather conditions which are being called "unprecedented" for this time of year resulted in widespread tree damage across central Mississippi on Wednesday.   The National Weather Service had reports of 80 mile an hour winds in some of the strongest storms and warned of the... Read More.
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Results Now Official in MBCI Tribal Elections

It turns out that absentee votes didn't change the results of several close races in the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' tribal elections.  The official tally released Thursday morning shows that Berdie Steve-- who led incumbent Michael Briscoe by just one vote Tuesday night... Read More.
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Ben Wins Another Term as Choctaw Chief

Cyrus Ben has been reelected chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.  Ben got 62 per cent of the vote according to the unofficial results of Tuesday's tribal elections beating his two challengers including former chief Phyllis Anderson.  215 absentee ballots will be... Read More.
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Investigators Still Looking for Trail Ride Shooter

An investigation continues in Leake County after a shooting during a trail ride last weekend. "It was some type of argument," says Sheriff Randy Atkinson.  "Somebody pulled out a weapon and shot.  One person was shot in the lower leg was my understanding.  And he... Read More.
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