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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.
Carthage Woman Dies in Madison County Wreck
CANTON, Miss.--A woman from Carthage died in a head-on wreck with a Peterbilt truck Saturday on Hwy. 16 in Madison County.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the wreck happened near Ratliff Rd. about 5 p.m.
Ashley Stephens, 40, of Carthage, and her passenger, Johnnie Luckett, 70,... Read More.
Semi Hits Car in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A semi truck hit a Nissan Altima in Philadelphia Friday afternoon about 5:15.
The wreck happened in front of the Philly Walmart at the intersection. Police communication indicated that the driver of the 18-wheeler may not have known they hit a car and kept... Read More.
Leake Central names new head football coach
Leake Central High School has hired Patrick Garvin as its new head football coach.
The school made the announcement Sunday morning in a Facebook post.
Garvin has a 24-year coaching career coaching at the collegiate and high school level, with his most recent stop being Louisville... Read More.
Brackets set for Leake Academy State Tournament games
The stage is set for the Leake Academy girls and boys basketball teams 5A State Tournament games.
The teams will both play in the tournament beginning Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Pillow Academy in Greenwood.
Starting off the tournament for Leake will be the girls team. Coach... Read More.
Man and Woman Arrested After Fight
CARTHAGE, Miss.--About 1:45 Saturday morning Leake County deputies were dispatched to Dogwood Ln. near Red Dog Rd., for a disturbance between a man and a woman.
The husband and wife had been verbally fighting and that turned physical, according to police radio traffic, with both... Read More.
Leake Co. Man Arrested on Charge of Abuse of 911
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss.--About 10:15 Friday night Leake County dispatchers sent deputies to Wiggins Loop Rd. after a man called 911 multiple times with no emergency.
Deputies said the man had been known for doing that and had a warrant out for his arrest on a... Read More.
Leake Academy Teams Finish Play in North 5A Tournament
The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams completed play today in the North 5A Tournament taking place at East Rankin Academy. The Lady Rebels played in the Championship game meeting the home team East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots. The Lady Rebels fall short to the... Read More.
Super Bowl LIX Fun Facts and Numbers
Get ready for the big game with these Super Bowl fun facts from Wallethub.com.
