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Fatal Crash Friday Morning in Attala Near Intersection of Hwy 19 and Hwy 14
Update: The identity of the propane truck driver who lost his life in the crash has been released. Attala County Coroner Sam Bell says Mr. Kevin Gant, 60, of the Singleton community was pronounced deceased at the scene due to injuries sustained in the... Read More.
New Choctaw Indian Princess Crowned at Choctaw Indian Fair
Last night at the Choctaw Indian Fair a new Choctaw Indian Princess was crowned. Lexi Alaysia Flint from the Red Water Community (Leake County) was crowned as the 71st Choctaw Indian Princess. She was sponsored by the Red Water Development Club.
Lexi also won the... Read More.
Photo gallery: New Choctaw Central High School/Middle School Campus Celebrated with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Choctaw Tribal Schools celebrated the opening of the new Choctaw Central High School and Choctaw Central Middle School campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 14.
Students, educators, tribal leaders, community members, and guests gathered at the... Read More.
Teachers Worry About Classroom Supplies for the New School Year
Many teachers are up in arms over a new way of purchasing classroom supplies. The Mississippi Department of Education says each qualified teacher has been allocated $748 in Education Enhancement Funds and they’re being told they can access the money starting today through a... Read More.
Police Chief Gives Details About Ongoing Murder Investigation in Philadelphia
Two young Carthage men have been arrested in a birthday party shooting that left a teenager dead and three other people wounded in Philadelphia. But Police Chief Eric Lyons says the case is far from being wrapped up…
“These two guys we do believe were... Read More.
Three Teens, One Parent Charged in Weekend Car Thefts in Kosciusko
Three juveniles have been charged in connection with two vehicle thefts reported in Kosciusko over the weekend.
A red Kia was taken from Gilliland Street early Saturday morning and an orange Kia was stolen from South Natchez Street early Sunday morning.
According to KPD Investigator Devante... Read More.
UPDATE: Arrests Made in Philadelphia Shooting
FURTHER UPDATE:
The Philadelphia Police Department has made arrests in connection with the early morning shooting on July 12 that claimed the life of 19-year-old Jamari Hickman and injured three others.
The following individuals have been arrested and charged:
Ja’Tavious Johnson, 20, of Carthage, Mississippi
Jacob Triplett, 20,... Read More.
Ribbon cutting planned for Tuesday (July 14) at new Choctaw Central School campus
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Choctaw Tribal Schools will celebrate the opening of the new Choctaw Central High School and Choctaw Central Middle School campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 14.
The event will be held at the new campus,... Read More.
