Fire Burns in Carthage Pasture

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A fire in a pasture in Carthage gave firefighters a tough time Saturday afternoon. The fire was reported about 1:45 p.m. on Franklin St. When Carthage firefighters first arrived they did not believe they could get to the fire and requested that the Miss.... Read More.
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Family Disturbance Saturday Morning in Lena

LENA, Miss.--A woman called Leake County deputies Saturday morning about 2:30, saying she had to leave her house and go to a friend's because her son was "tearing up the house" on Valley Rd. in Lena. Deputies first went to where the woman was and... Read More.
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Crosby Named Chancery Judge

Governor Tate Reeves has announced the appointment of Doug S. Crosby as Chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District, Place 1. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Joseph Kilgore. “Doug will do a great job as chancellor,” said Governor Tate... Read More.
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Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Philadelphia, MS

This morning just after 11, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in front of Lowe’s in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police, Fire Department, and EMS quickly responded to the scene. The injured individual was transported to a nearby hospital, with officials confirming that they... Read More.
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Remains of Leake County WWII soldier identified

The remains of a Leake County soldier that died during World War II have been identified over 80 years after he was captured. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Alvin R. Scarborough, 22, of Dossville, who was... Read More.
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Leake Academy to play in football jamboree tonight

The Leake Academy Rebels will see its first scrimmage action of the 2024 football season tonight in a jamboree at Tri-County Academy. The Rebels will play in two scrimmage games (two quarters each) against other MAIS teams. First up for the Rebels will be Central Hinds... Read More.
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