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Flu Rate Eases in MS
After a Christmas flu spike in Mississippi, most areas are now seeing fewer cases. The Health Department says the statewide flu rate has dropped slightly, now under 5 per cent. For the week ending Jan. 3, health care providers across Mississippi reported 761 suspected... Read More.
Back-to-Back Shootings Reported Sunday Night on Old Canton Rd.
Two shootings were reported within minutes of each other Sunday night, Jan. 11, along Old Canton Rd.
The first shooting was reported at 11:38 p.m. at a home near Hayes St. within the city limits. Carthage Police Officers arrived to find a woman who had... Read More.
Car Hits Tree in Neshoba County
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A tree was reported down Friday night in Neshoba County. When a deputy was sent to see about it, he found a car had hit the tree.
The call for the downed tree was initially just before 9 p.m. on Hwy. 15 at County... Read More.
Car Hits Tree on Natchez Trace Parkway
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A car was reported to dispatchers to have hit a tree on the Natchez Trace Parkway Friday night in Leake County.
That wreck was reported shortly after 11:20 p.m. The location was north of the intersection with Hwy. 16.
There were injuries reported in the... Read More.
Wreck With Injuries in Leake Co. Friday Evening
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A wreck with at least one injury was reported Friday evening in Leake County near Carthage.
That was called in to the dispatch center just after 5 p.m. on Hwy. 16 west near Cedar Hill Loop.
Two cars were involved and one woman called police... Read More.
Leake Academy Splits Games with Tri-County
The Leake Academy basketball teams traveled to Flora this afternoon to play district games with the Rebels of Tri-County Academy. The varsity Lady Rebels improved their season record to 22-4 overall and 6-0 in district play with a 45 point victory over the Tri-County... Read More.
Tornado Touchdown Confirmed Near Leake-Madison Line
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touchdown Friday morning in an area near Highway 43 close to the Leake-Madison county line. NWS reported a "tornado debris signature" on its radar as the storm passed over Matlock Road near the Revive community. A... Read More.
Blood Drive Hosted By The Philadelphia/Neshoba County Career Tech Center
Philadelphia/Neshoba County Career Tech Center
Blood Drive-Mississippi Blood Services
Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:00am-2:00pm
$10 Visa to Donors
(see attached photo)
Submitted by Doug Kelley.
