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Man Possibly Beaten With a Stick
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss.--A woman called Leake County deputies Saturday night and told them her nephew was beating her husband with a stick after breaking into her house.
The call was about 9 p.m. on Waggoner Rd.
After deputies arrived they discovered the nephew had left and... Read More.
Camper Reported Stolen in Leake Co.
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss.--A man reported a camper stolen on Gunter Rd., which is south of Edinburg and north of Sebastopol. The theft was reported Saturday morning about 11:50.
Leake County deputies' responded and called an investigator.
About two hours later a lawnmower was reported stolen on... Read More.
Two Friday Night Police Chases
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss.--Leake County deputies arrested two people following a high-speed chase Friday night.
The chase began on Hwy. 35 north, near Singleton Rd., at 11:26 p.m. A deputy radioed in that he was chasing a Black Dodge Challenger. He did not say why the... Read More.
Residents Call 911 About Northern Lights
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--Seeing the northern lights or the aurora borealis in Mississippi is such a rare occurrence that when the phenomena became visible Friday night some Attala County residents called 911.
The calls came in from several different areas of the county about a red glow.
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Bridge Closed in Carthage Due to Repairs
According to City of Carthage Mayor, Laurie Henderson, the bridge between Wiley Drive and Jackson Ave on Old Canton Road will be closed today, May 10, due to necessary repairs.
It will take approximately 3 weeks for the repairs to be completed.
For any questions, please... Read More.
Storms Cause Damage, Lightning Strike May Have Caused Leake Co. Fire
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Damaging winds, lightning and possible tornadoes came through Mississippi Thursday night. Though most of the damage was confined to the Jackson Metro area, Leake County was under a severe thunderstorm warning about 10:30 when someone reported their house had been struck by lightning.
That... Read More.
Suspect Apprehended in Pickles Drug Store Burglary Resulting in Officer Injury
Authorities have arrested 33-year-old Joshua Conrod of Moorehead, MS in connection with the break-in at Pickle's Drug Store that occurred in March.
Conrod is said to have smashed the glass door of the establishment to gain entry. Kosciusko Police Department (KPD) officers responded quickly to... Read More.
