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LA Girls Advance to Semifinals of State 5A Tournament
The Leake Academy Varsity basketball teams opened play today in the State 5A Quarterfinals taking place at Pillow Academy In Greenwood. The #2 seed from the North 5A Lady Rebels played the # 3 seed from South Lady Cougars from Brookhaven Academy. The Lady... Read More.
Leake First Responders Kept Busy Monday
Leake County emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle wreck on Hwy 16 E near Lobutcha just after 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. One lane was temporarily blocked, but no injuries were reported.
Later, officers & deputies were asked to investigate smoke that was spotted... Read More.
Multiple Crashes Monday in Neshoba
Neshoba County deputies and Philadelphia Police responded to multiple vehicle crashes on Monday, February 10, with no reported injuries.
Neshoba Deputies responded to a crash at 7:15 a.m. on County Road 505, involving two vehicles. No injuries were reported.
At 11:30 a.m., Philadelphia Police responded to... Read More.
Drowning Sunday in Leake County
Leake County authorities have confirmed the drowning of 43-year-old John Daniel Fanning on Sunday afternoon.
The incident occurred in a pond behind a residence on Reformation Road.
Despite efforts by a family member and first responders, Fanning could not be revived.
According to Leake County Coroner Earl... Read More.
Man Arrested for Attempted Car Break-Ins in Philadelphia
An off-duty Philadelphia Police officer spotted a man attempting to open car doors in the Walmart parking lot on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 7 p.m.
The suspect, later identified as Timmy Eichelberger of Noxapater, was seen using his t-shirt to avoid leaving fingerprints while... Read More.
Lena Home Lost in Fire Sunday Morning
A home on Sweetwater Circle was completely destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
The Lena Volunteer Fire Department and Leake County Correctional firemen responded to the blaze at 7:40 a.m. on February 9.
The house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
Fortunately, no injuries... Read More.
