Remains of Leake County WWII soldier identified

The remains of a Leake County soldier that died during World War II have been identified over 80 years after he was captured. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Alvin R. Scarborough, 22, of Dossville, who was... Read More.
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Leake Academy to play in football jamboree tonight

The Leake Academy Rebels will see its first scrimmage action of the 2024 football season tonight in a jamboree at Tri-County Academy. The Rebels will play in two scrimmage games (two quarters each) against other MAIS teams. First up for the Rebels will be Central Hinds... Read More.
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Person Shot in the Head at Galilee Homecoming

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A man was shot in the head at the Galilee Homecoming event on Harmony Community Rd. Saturday night. The shooting happened after Leake County deputies were called to the event to take a report about someone spinning out and throwing rocks, damaging vehicles. When... Read More.
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Sunrise Baptist Church Announces Homecoming Services

Sunrise Baptist Church announces its 87th Homecoming services scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2024. The day’s activities will begin with Sunday school at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00 with a potluck lunch immediately following morning worship. Former longtime pastor, Rev. David Addy will be bringing the... Read More.
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Two Killed Sunday in Leake County Crash

Two Brandon, MS residents, 56-year-old Edward Pinter and 60-year-old Melvin Franklin, were killed in a crash on Hwy 25 near Utah Road in Leake County on Sunday according to Mississippi Highway Patrol. First responders were notified just after 3 p.m. that the Chevrolet Corvette, driven... Read More.
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Grass Fire on Madden Rd., With Power Line Down

MADDEN, Miss.--A grass fire was reported on the side of Madden Rd. Saturday afternoon. When the fire was dispatched at 5 p.m. it appeared to have been started by someone throwing out a cigarette. When firefighters got to the scene they reported a power line down... Read More.
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Friday Night Gunshots in Carthage

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A Carthage Police officer heard what he thought was a gunshot or shots Friday night about 11:30, while sitting in his car at Jr. Food Mart. A short time later dispatchers got a call about gunshots on Cook St. Officers patrolled the area of Cook... Read More.
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Car Fire Friday Afternoon in Leake County

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A car fire was reported Friday afternoon on Laurel Hill Rd. in Leake County. The call was just after 5 p.m. When Madden volunteers couldn't be reached. firefighters from Edinburg were called and responded. About 30 minutes later the fire was extinguished.
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