Multiple Felony Drug Arrests in Neshoba County
In the past week, the Neshoba County Sheriff's Office has made multiple arrests for felony drug charges.
Author: Staff Report
New Mississippi Flag Submissions Being Accepted
Mississippi Flag design submissions are currently being accepted. The MS Dept. of Archives and History is collecting potential Flag designs for the new commission. Designs must include the words "In God We Trust" and can not include a confederate battle emblem which was included... Read More.
Additional Leake County Office Restrictions Announced
Additional Leake County office restrictions have been announced. According to County Administrator Corey Wooten the following guidelines are being implemented as a preemptive measure in response to the recent increase of Covid 19 cases in the community.
1)"The lobby of the Tax Assessor/Collectors office is... Read More.
Update Tuesday: Two Fatalities and Multiple Injuries Confirmed
Two fatalities and multiple injuries are confirmed tonight. Sergeant Robert Atkinson of Meridian Highway Patrol has officially confirmed "There was a three vehicle accident on Hwy 35 at Twin City involving three vehicles this morning. One vehicle collided head on with an 18 wheeler.Two... Read More.
Main Street America Awards Accreditation To Carthage-Leake, Philadelphia!
Carthage-Leake and Philadelphia have both been awarded 2020 National Main Street Accreditation.
Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating Program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization... Read More.
Mississippi Moonshiner Owes $1.2 M In Taxes
AP) A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty in a moonshining case, and federal prosecutors say he owes $1.2 million in federal and state taxes. The U.S. attorney for southern Mississippi says 77-year-old Willie Necaise Jr. of Hancock County bought enough sugar out of state... Read More.
Tuesday Update: MDEQ Hazmat Team Returns To Leake County Today
The Mississippi Dept. Of Environmental Quality returns to Leake county today. A hazmat team from MDEQ will assemble and work at Hwy 35 near Twin City today to continue the clean up process from yesterday's multiple vehicle accident involving two cars and an 18... Read More.
Leake and Philadelphia Awarded National Main Street Accreditation!
Carthage/Leake and Philadelphia receive National Main Street Recognition. Mississippi
Mississippi Communities Receive
2020 National Main Street Accreditation
JACKSON, Miss. (July 13, 2020) – The following Main Street communities in Mississippi have been designated as accredited Main Street America™ programs for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National... Read More.
Update: Repairs in The Square as Major Water Main Breaks
Major water main breaks were repaired yesterday in Leake County Square. Water pressure dropped as early as 8:00 a.m. with complete outages setting in immediately following. City Hall reported the community wide issue around 8:30am. City workers were on the scene at the square... Read More.
Today In History, July 14th
Today is Wednesday, July 15, the 197th day of 2020. There are 169 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 15, 1799, French soldiers in Egypt discovered the Rosetta Stone, which proved instrumental in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
On this date:
In 1834,... Read More.
Update: Hwy 35 Is Open
Meridian Highway Patrol has confirmed that Hwy 35 will reopen later this evening. However, roads may close once again in the morning. Detours could resume as additional cleanup is completed. Kicks 96 will keep you updated.
******* The Highway has just reopened..
Hwy 35 Has Reopened
Meridian Highway Patrol has confirmed that Hwy 35 will reopen later this evening. However, roads may close once again in the morning. Detours could resume as additional cleanup is completed. Kicks 96 will keep you updated.
******* The Highway has just reopened..
