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Philadelphia Police Department transitions to new building
Philadelphia Police Department has moved to a new building. The transition began in May of this year, but the first official day in the new building is today, October 31, 2023.
The new office is located at 523 Main St., not far from the department's... Read More.
Jingle & Mingle Christmas Market coming soon to Sebastopol
The Jingle & Mingle Market will be held at the Co-Op Community Center in Sebastopol on Saturday, November 11th from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.The market will include boutique items, jewelry, crafts, gifts, candles, artwork, men's apparel, children's clothing, soaps, food, and much more.For... Read More.
Fire, Vandalism, and Disturbances Sunday in Leake
Leake County first responders answered calls for a woods fire, multiple disturbances, and vehicle vandalism on Sunday, October 29th.Carthage Fire Department and Carthage Volunteers were dispatched to a woods fire on Robinson Rd. West near Pickens Circle at approximately 1:52 p.m.Deputies were called to... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 11 Winner Announced
Week 11 of Kicks Picks saw a large group vying for the top spot, however, one entrant finished at the top.Melvin Wooten wins the Football Friday Food Spot weekly prize, a gift certificate to Hometown Prime in Sebastopol.Congratulations to Melvin, and remember you too... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 12 – Make your selections now
Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em “Kicks Picks” is back for its 20th season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com.Make your picks each week for the best high school and college football games in the state. If you get the most right, then you’re a winner.The... Read More.
Leake Academy’s Wilcox named Player of the Week; two other Rebels receive honors
Leake Academy QB George Wilcox has been named Player of the Week by Capital Sports MS.
Wilcox earned the honor for his performance in the Rebels' 62-36 win over Silliman Institute Friday in the opening round of the MAIS 5A Playoffs.
In that game, Wilcox completed... Read More.
Photo Gallery: Leake County Investigator, Jerry Horn presented with Purple Heart by Governor Tate Reeves
Leake County Sheriff's Office Investigator, Jerry Horn was honored today, October 27, 2023 with a purple heart presented by Governor Tate Reeves. Investigator Horn was injured in the line of duty on April 26, 2023 during an incident in which an escaped inmate... Read More.