Legislator Arrested in Kemper County

A freshman state representative from Preston has been arrested in Kemper County, charged with receiving stolen property.   The sheriff’s department’s website says Keith Jackson was booked Monday morning and released on bond two hours later.  It says the charge against him is a felony. ... Read More.
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Attempted Robbery Reported at Philly Motel

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Two men staying at Philadelphia motel reported an attempted robbery early Saturday. The manager of the Best Western on Hwy. 16 called police at 3:30 Saturday morning, saying two men staying there reported someone had tried to rob them. It was unclear from police... Read More.
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Mail Theft Reported in Carthage

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A possible mail thief was spotted in Carthage, Saturday evening. The man who called police said someone in a gray four-door car drove up, took mail from his mailbox, then drove to mailboxes at his neighbor's houses and took their mail. He also said... Read More.
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Neshoba Woman Admits SNAP Fraud

FROM THE MS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES:   A Neshoba County resident charged with fraud following an investigation conducted by Agent-In-Charge Kevin Baysinger of the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has entered a plea agreement. MDHS announced that April Long, 44, of... Read More.
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Hit and Run in Leake County

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Leake County deputies were looking for a car that sideswiped another car on Hwy. 488 near Hannah Rd., about 8;45 Thursday night. The man who called it in gave them a description of the car and said he knew who the person was and... Read More.
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Why Rolling fork’s Recovery Is a Mixed Bag

ROLLING FORK, Miss.–One year after the devastating EF-4 tornado, recovery in Rolling fork is a mixed bag. While many private businesses are being rebuilt or renovated, city buildings lag far behind. On a drive around the most devastated residential areas you’ll see that  just a few... Read More.
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