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Audio/Photo Gallery: Leake County Correctional Facility Launches Inmate-Run Sawmill
Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson speaks with Johnny Boswell about the facility's new sawmill and the group of inmates that run it:
The Leake County Correctional Facility has recently introduced a sawmill operated by select inmates.
The mill uses donated wood or timber cleared from fallen... Read More.
Pearl River Shooting Results in Prison Sentence
FROM THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE:
A Neshoba County man was sentenced to 138 months in federal prison for assault with intent to do bodily harm and use of a firearm during a crime of violence on the Choctaw Indian Reservation.
According to court documents, in September... Read More.
Silver Alert Issued for Lexington Woman
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a Lexington woman who was last seen Monday night. Beulah Moore Yates was walking along V. Rogers Road in Holmes County. Her clothing included a light blue sweater or jacket.
NAME: Beulah Moore Yates
AGE:... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – October 17
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show: Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses last week's game against East Rankin and previews the upcoming matchup with Lamar School.
Health Department Moves to Revoke Kosy Day Care Owner’s License
The State Health Department has served notice that it plans to revoke the license of a Kosciusko day care center owner for serious violations—including an October 4th incident in which two children were able to leave the Wee Kids building through an unlocked door,... Read More.
Leake Academy’s Wilcox nominated for Player of the Week for 2nd week in a row
Leake Academy quarterback George Wilcox has been named an "Athlete of the Week" by The Clarion Ledger.
Wilcox earned the honor for his performance in the Rebels' 68-13 win over East Rankin from Friday, Oct. 11.
In that game, Wilcox passed completed every pass he attempted... Read More.
Body Found in Massive Kemper County Fire
DALEVILLE, Miss.--A massive fire burned several buildings and vehicles Monday afternoon in Kemper County. A body was found inside the house after the fire was put out.
The fire was on Blackwater 493 Rd. north of Daleville, reports WTOK. That was about 3:15 p.m.
It took... Read More.
