Wanted in Neshoba: Jennifer Leigh Kinard

The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jennifer Leigh Kinard who is wanted for felony identity theft. Anyone with information regarding Jennifer Leigh Kinard's whereabouts is urged to call East MS Crimestoppers at 1-855-485-8477. Tips that lead to an arrest... Read More.
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Judge to Step Down in July

A judge who’s served the local area for 14 years is stepping down from the bench at the end of July.  Chancellor Joseph Kilgore of Philadelphia has accepted a position with a Jackson law firm.  Kilgore has been a judge in the Sixth Chancery... Read More.
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MBI Investigates After Leake Inmate Dies

The death of a Carthage man at the Leake County Correctional Facility is under investigation.   Roderick Cooks, 45, became unresponsive after being pulled over on Highway 488 near Freeny and arrested for careless driving and possession of drug paraphernalia last Friday.  Sheriff Randy Atkinson... Read More.
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Local Schools to Get Extra $$ Next Year

The new public education funding formula the Legislature approved this year will provide additional money to Mississippi school districts in the 2025 fiscal year.   The amount of increase over current funding varies from district to district.  The Mississippi Student Funding Formula becomes law July... Read More.
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