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Arrest Made in Domestic Disturbance Call in Leake
Leake County Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call just after midnight on Tuesday, March 10.
The incident occurred at a residence on Chipley Rd., where a female victim reportedly locked herself in a room until authorities arrived.
Upon arrival, deputies found only the female at... Read More.
Helicopter Pilot Reported “Flight Control Problem” Before Crash
In the moments before a medical helicopter crashed in Madison County Monday killing a Neshoba County man and two other crew members, the pilot was in radio contact with a dispatcher at his base of operations…
“...indicating they were having a flight control problem and... Read More.
Local Man Among Victims in Helicopter Crash
Dustin Pope (UMMC photo)
“This is a tragic day for the medical center.”
That was Doctor LouAnn Woodward, the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, following the crash of an AirCare helicopter in Madison County Monday…
“There was not... Read More.
High-Speed Chase in Leake County Ends with a Wreck and Two Arrests
A routine driver's license checkpoint on Highway 488 escalated into a high-speed chase Sunday evening, March 9, leading to the arrests of two individuals with outstanding warrants.
According to authorities, Brianna Kennedy and Willie “Buckshot” Griffin attempted to evade Leake County deputies after Kennedy, the... Read More.
Man Arrested in Carthage Domestic Dispute
Carthage Police and Leake County Deputies responded to a domestic dispute at The Elms Apartments on Old Canton Road on Sunday, March 9, at 9:45 p.m.
A female called authorities, reporting that her boyfriend, Jamie Moore Jr., had assaulted her.
Officers took Moore into custody, and... Read More.
Chris Stapleton to perform at historic Ellis Theater
One of the biggest names in country music is coming to Philadelphia.
Grammy award winner Chris Stapleton will perform at The Ellis Theatre Saturday, April 12.
All proceeds from the concert will go towards on the ongoing consturction of Mary Stuart's Congress of Country Music.
There will... Read More.
Geyser Falls holding job fair March 22
Geyser Falls water theme park in Choctaw is holding a job fair Saturday, March 22.
Positions will be available for lifeguards, food & beverage, and more.
Hours for the job fair are from 8:00 am - noon.
Applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by... Read More.
Three-Vehicle Wreck in Neshoba County
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--At least one person was hiurt in a three-vehicle wreck Friday night on Hwy. 19 north in Neshoba County.
The wreck was reported about 7:15 p.m.
An 18-wheeler was involved in the wreck, though authorities did not elaborate on how it happened. One of the... Read More.
Shooting in Winston Co., Police on the Lookout For Suspect
LOUISVILLE, Miss.--Police were on the lookout early Saturday for Christopher Xavier, a suspect in a shooting that happened Friday in Winston County.
Xavier was possibly driving a Nissan Rogue with a Virginia tag.
He was described as a 41-year-old Black male, 5 ft. 7, 150 lbs.
His... Read More.
