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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.
McDonald’s in Kosciusko Robbed Saturday Evening
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--McDonald's was robbed Saturday evening in Kosciusko. The female robber took the cash drawer, according to the person who called 911 just before 7 p.m.It was unclear how much money was in the drawer.Kosciusko Police caught the woman quickly as they ran behind... Read More.
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.
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.
Head-on Wreck Kills Man Near Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A head-on wreck involving a Mack truck killed a man in Neshoba County Friday morning.The Mississippi Highway Patrol said the wreck happened about 11:45 a.m. on Hwy. 18, near County Rd. 525.It was unclear from the Highway Patrol report what caused the wreck,... Read More.
Video/audio: Work on Downtown Kosciusko Historic Mobile tour nearing completion
Work is almost complete on a project that will turn downtown Kosciusko into an interactive history lesson.
The project is being called the Downtown Kosciusko Historic Mobile tour. The walking tour follows the original Natchez Trace, highlighting notable locations downtown such as Redbud Springs Park,... Read More.
Audio: 2024 Football Preview – Leake Academy Rebels
On this episode of the Boswell Media Sports 2024 Football Preview: Leake Academy Rebels head coach Brian Pickens speaks with Phillip Palmertree about the Rebels' potent passing attack, the 2024 football schedule, and his induction into the MAIS Sports Hall of Fame.
Multiple Crashes in Leake, Minor Injuries Reported
Leake County Deputies responded to two separate motor vehicle accidents on Thursday, August 8.The first incident occurred just before 1 a.m. on Hwy 35 N near County Line Rd., where a vehicle struck a deer and suffered a flat tire. No injuries were reported.Later... Read More.
