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Convenience Store Reported Held Up in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A convenience store was reported held by Friday night in Philadelphia.
The cashier at Philly Express on Pecan Ave. called in the robbery. The call was at about 9:30 p.m. He told the dispatcher that a Black man, about 6 ft. tall, wearing a... Read More.
Man Reported Setting Fires in Neshoba County
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A man was reported setting tires on fire and also setting a fire under a tree in Neshoba County Friday night.
The call was on County Rd. 711 just before 10:15 p.m.
The man was also reported to be causing a disturbance, fighting with a... Read More.
Truck and Trailer Hit House in Leake County
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A truck pulling a trailer ran off the road and hit a house in Leake County Saturday night.
The reck was at the intersection of Highways 35 and 487 shortly after 9:30 p.m.
The house was not occupied and no one was reported hurt in... Read More.
Carthage Officer Chases Suspect in Family Fight
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A call about a family fight brought officers to Dorrill St. Saturday evening.
Shortly after 6 p.m. an officer reported he was chasing a suspect in the woods.
At 6:10, the officer reported he had the suspect in custody.
Central Miss. Lawmakers Involved in Plan to Cut Grocery, Income Taxes
JACKSON, Miss.--A plan to gradually do away with Mississippi's income tax and to reduce the state's grocery tax was introduced to the Mississippi House Friday, and was championed by some central Mississippi lawmakers.
The plan would begin by reducing the state income tax immediately. It... Read More.
Wreck Saturday Afternoon on Laurel Hill Rd.
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A man may have had a broken hand as the result of a wreck on Laurel Hill Rd. Saturday afternoon in Leake County.
The wreck was called into dispatchers by someone working at Laurel Hill Steakhouse after someone came in and said they had... Read More.
Fire Just North of Tyson Plant Saturday Morning
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A fire was reported Saturday morning on Hwy. 35 north, north of Carthage and just north of the Tyson plant.
Barnes, Reformation and Marydale firefighters were dispatched at 5:45 a.m.
At 6:15 Central Electric was called to take care of power issues.
About an hour after... Read More.
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Audio: Update on driving conditions in Leake County
Audio: Leake County Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone with an update on driving conditions Friday morning in the local area.
Closings and delays due to winter storm
This is a list of area schools, businesses and services that be will be closed or delayed Friday, Jan. 10 due inclement weather from the current winter storm.
Neshoba County School District - Closed
Philadelphia School District - Closed
Leake Academy -... Read More.
