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Three local teachers among MSU scholarship recipients from Mississippi Professional Educators
Three educators from Philadelphia, Louisville, and Union are among Mississippi State University College of Education students recognized with 2026 Mississippi Professional Educators scholarships.
The recipients include Philadelphia special education teacher Nakecia Gentry, Louisville educator Penny Young, and Union High School teacher Neal McCarty.
All three were... Read More.
Disturbances and Break-ins Early Thursday Morning in Carthage
Around 12:00 AM on Thursday morning, Carthage Police were notified of a disturbance on Valley St. and Terry Lane Dr. A man was taken into custody.
Later, around 7:00, CPD received a call that there had been a break-in during the night on Hillside Dr.... Read More.
Alabama Man Arrested for Child Grooming and Assault that Occurred in Mississippi
The Kosciusko Police Department has made an arrest following an investigation into the possible sexual assault of a child.
Authorities say they received a report alleging that a child had been sexually assaulted, and a forensic interview was conducted with the child as part of... Read More.
Multiple Vehicles Burglarized in Carthage Recently
The Carthage Police Department is investigating multiple vehicle burglaries reported in the areas of North Pearl Street, White Street, Fairway Boulevard, and Northwood Circle.
Police are reminding residents to take simple precautions against these thefts like locking vehicle doors. Valuables should be removed from plain... Read More.
Carthage police investigating string of vehicle burglaries, asking public for help
The Carthage Police Department is investigating multiple vehicle burglaries reported across several neighborhoods in the city, including North Pearl Street, White Street, Fairway Boulevard, and Northwood Circle.
Investigators are now asking residents to remain alert and take extra precautions, especially by locking their vehicles and... Read More.
MS Band of Choctaw Indians warns residents of AT&T Landline Disconnections Set for November 2026
CHOCTAW, Miss. — The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) is alerting tribal members and other residents across Mississippi that AT&T plans to disconnect traditional home phone lines, alarm lines, and fax lines beginning in November 2026.
In an official notice from the tribe’s Office... Read More.
Special Night at The Ellis Theater
This morning on B-MO in the MO’rning, B-MO will have the chance to speak to Loretta Mooney with The Ellis Theater about a special event happening this Thursday, as Charlie Worsham and The Parchman Band perform at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia. The Ellis... Read More.
Memorial Holiday Weekend MHP Traffic Report
The Mississippi Highway Patrol saw a busy weekend for the Memorial Day holiday according to Public Affairs Officer, Bobby Land.
Extra patrols were in place from May 22-25 aimed at cracking down on speeding and distracted or impaired driving.
MHP issued 4,908 citations, and 591 of... Read More.
Rescue Blood Drive this Friday at the Leake County Sheriff’s Office
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The Leake County Sheriff's Office will host a rescue blood drive this Friday, May 29, from 1–5 p.m. at their office located at 316... Read More.
