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Vehicle’s brakes fail causing a 4 car crash in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Police, EMS, and Philadelphia Fire Department were all dispatched to a four-vehicle crash at the intersection of Pecan Ave. and Beacon St. at 9:38 a.m. on Thursday, December 28th. The roadway was completely blocked for around an hour until some of the vehicles... Read More.
MDOT is ready for winter
JACKSON, MISS. – After weeks of mild fall weather in Mississippi, cooler conditions will likely arrive in the Magnolia State in the coming months. Weather can change quickly, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is prepared to respond to winter weather and extreme... Read More.
Minor crashes and disturbances reported in Philadelphia
Wednesday, December 27, 2023At 7:48 a.m. Philadelphia Police responded to a call from Reunion Court Apartments regarding someone refusing to leave the property. The individual left before officers arrived.While patrolling the area just before 3 p.m., Philadelphia Police came upon a disturbance at a residence... Read More.
Sheriff to Hand Off Homicide Investigation to Successor
The outgoing sheriff in Attala County says he expects a smooth transition as he prepares to leave office Friday. And Tim Nail says that includes the handling of the ongoing investigation into a deadly shooting at party in Ethel last week."The night this happened,... Read More.
Possibly Tainted Medical Marijuana Products Being Re-Tested
Some of the medical marijuana products that’ve been sold at dispensaries in Mississippi are being re-tested to make sure they haven’t been tainted by pesticides or mold. The State Health Department says no illnesses have been reported. But an administrative hold has been placed... Read More.
Swearing-in Ceremony for Leake County Officials
The official swearing-in ceremony for Leake County Elected Officials was held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Leake County Courthouse. A reception followed at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Leake in the Baptist Leake Carson Room.
Updated: Cow struck by car in Leake on Tuesday – several disturbances and minor crashes
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Leake County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Wiggins Loop Rd. to remove a trespasser at 4:16 a.m.At 8:09 a.m., Deputies responded to a call reporting a possible break-in on Remus Rd. near Hwy 25.Leake Deputies and MS Hwy Patrol... Read More.
McAdams to host Leake Central, Kosciusko, other area teams in holiday tournament
McAdams High School is hosting a holiday basketball tournament this week featuring a number of area teams.
Kosciusko, Ethel, Leake Central, and Choctaw County are just a few of the local teams that will participate in the tournament.
The tournament is set for Thursday, Dec. 28... Read More.
White: “Education and healthcare to dominate 2024 Legislative session”
Education and healthcare are expected to be the major topics debated when the Mississippi Legislature begins its 2024 session.
We will be dealing with lots of big issues in the traditional areas of healthcare and education," said White. "Specifically, trying to figure something out in... Read More.
Intoxicated driver crashes and leaves, a disturbance with a face bite, and more Tuesday in Neshoba
Tuesday, December 26, 2023Philadelphia Police were alerted that there were 3 small children left alone in a vehicle in the parking lot of Dollar Tree just after 9 a.m. Officers searched the area but did not find the vehicle.Philadelphia Police responded to a call... Read More.
