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One Killed, One Injured in Leake ATV Accident
The driver of an ATV was killed when he lost control of the vehicle in a curve on a Leake County road. A passenger was injured and was airlifted to a Jackson hospital. The accident happened Thursday in the St. Ann community south of... Read More.
Person Shot in the Head at Galilee Homecoming
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A man was shot in the head at the Galilee Homecoming event on Harmony Community Rd. Saturday night.
The shooting happened after Leake County deputies were called to the event to take a report about someone spinning out and throwing rocks, damaging vehicles. When... Read More.
Leake County Faces a Day of Crashes, Fires, and Gunfire
Leake County saw a string of incidents on Sunday, beginning with an early morning crash on Highway 35 South near the Scott County line. Deputies were alerted to the scene around 1:30 a.m. by an iPhone crash alert. No injuries were reported.
Later in the... Read More.
Sunrise Baptist Church Announces Homecoming Services
Sunrise Baptist Church announces its 87th Homecoming services scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2024.
The day’s activities will begin with Sunday school at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00 with a potluck lunch immediately following morning worship.
Former longtime pastor, Rev. David Addy will be bringing the... Read More.
Two Killed Sunday in Leake County Crash
Two Brandon, MS residents, 56-year-old Edward Pinter and 60-year-old Melvin Franklin, were killed in a crash on Hwy 25 near Utah Road in Leake County on Sunday according to Mississippi Highway Patrol.
First responders were notified just after 3 p.m. that the Chevrolet Corvette, driven... Read More.
Grass Fire on Madden Rd., With Power Line Down
MADDEN, Miss.--A grass fire was reported on the side of Madden Rd. Saturday afternoon.
When the fire was dispatched at 5 p.m. it appeared to have been started by someone throwing out a cigarette.
When firefighters got to the scene they reported a power line down... Read More.
McDonald’s in Kosciusko Robbed Saturday Evening
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--McDonald's was robbed Saturday evening in Kosciusko. The female robber took the cash drawer, according to the person who called 911 just before 7 p.m.
It was unclear how much money was in the drawer.
Kosciusko Police caught the woman quickly as they ran behind... Read More.
Friday Night Gunshots in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A Carthage Police officer heard what he thought was a gunshot or shots Friday night about 11:30, while sitting in his car at Jr. Food Mart.
A short time later dispatchers got a call about gunshots on Cook St.
Officers patrolled the area of Cook... Read More.
Car Fire Friday Afternoon in Leake County
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A car fire was reported Friday afternoon on Laurel Hill Rd. in Leake County.
The call was just after 5 p.m. When Madden volunteers couldn't be reached. firefighters from Edinburg were called and responded.
About 30 minutes later the fire was extinguished.
