Car Accident Sends One to Hospital

6:02 a.m. – Leake County Deputies, Madden Volunteers, and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a one-vehicle crash on Laurel Hill Road where it forks into Galilee Road. A vehicle left the road and struck a tree leaving the driver trapped inside. Emergency Personnel... Read More.
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Man Changes Story, Admits To Leake Murder

A Lena man who initially told investigators someone else shot and killed his friend last week now admits that he pulled the trigger.  That’s what Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson says.   Jontiese Fortune, 33, was arrested for first degree murder after Sylvester Burks was... Read More.
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Dog Ordinance Crackdown Begins In Carthage

Carthage has a dog problem.  That’s what city leaders have been saying.  In October, the board of aldermen passed an ordinance with a new limit of two dogs per household.  Mayor Mary Ann Vivians says some residents have complained about the restriction but the... Read More.
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Carl Kellogg is a Winner !

Congratulations to Carl Kellogg of Meridian. He is a winner of two tickets to see “A Christmas Carol” at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson compliments of Ballet Magnificat and M&S Furniture. Carl’s name is also in the drawing to receive platinum seating plus dinner... Read More.
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Several Crashes Today in Leake County

9:03 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were alerted to a reckless driver traveling on Highway 16 near Lobutcha Creek headed toward Carthage. 9:55 a.m. – Leake County Deputies, Emergency Medical Services, and MS Highway Patrol were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident on Highway 25 near... Read More.
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EC Lady Warriors Fall to Coahoma Lady Tigers 68-63

The East Central Community College Lady Warriors were back on the hardwood at Brackeen-Wood Gymnasium in Decatur hosting the Lady Tigers of Coahoma Community College from Clarksdale in their final game before the Christmas Holiday break. The Lady Warriors had a fast start and... Read More.
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Santa is Coming to Leake County!

Santa will be at Walnut Grove Baptist Church on Sunday December 12th from 2pm – 4 pm. It will be in the Family Life Center of the church located at 104 Oak Street in Walnut Grove. There will be lots of festive games for the... Read More.
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