Guilty Pleas in 2023 Choctaw Reservation Murder

PEARL RIVER, Miss.--Three people charged in a 2023 killing in the Pearl River community on the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court. Michael Shaffer, Sr., 48, and Montero Willis, 22, admitted to shooting and killing a person on the... Read More.
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Congress of Country Music May Change Central Mississippi

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music will soon show his 20,000 item strong collection of country music artifacts, amassed over his lifetime. A ribbon-cutting is planned in Neshoba County today for the new building.  Stuart said he began collecting items from the days of... Read More.
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One Life Claimed in Sunday Afternoon Crash in Leake

A fatal two-car crash occurred just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024, on Highway 35 South near Pleasant Hill Church of God. Mr. Reginald (Reggie) Harkins, 73 of Leake County, was pronounced dead at the scene by Leake County Coroner Earl Adams. Emergency responders,... Read More.
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Thompson Would Accept Presidential Pardon, If Offered

WASHINGTON--Congressman Bennie Thompson, who represents the Mississippi Delta and Attala and Leake counties, in Washington, and who was head of the Jan. 6 Committee, told CNN he would accept a preemptive pardon from Pres. Biden, if it were offered. "It's his prerogative. If he offers... Read More.
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Trailer Fire Near Walnut Grove

WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A trailer was reported on fire Friday night near Walnut Grove. Volunteer firefighters from three departments were dispatched Friday night just after 9:30 for the fire, which was on Smith Rd. Firefighters requested after arriving that Central Electric be notified.  
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DUIs, Public Drunk, and Felony Drug Possession in Neshoba County

WILLIAM BELL, 26, of Philadelphia, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia, Disorderly Conduct, NCSO.  Bond $10,000, $600, $600.   TRINITY N BYRD, 28, of Choctaw, Hold for MDOC, NCSO.  Bond $0.   SAILOR FRAZIER, 20, of Conehatta, Fleeing Arrest, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Failure to... Read More.
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Photo Gallery: Law Enforcement Stew

The Leake County Constables and SouthGroup Cox Agency recently hosted a Law Enforcement Stew at the Ingram’s Steakhouse building. Active and retired law enforcement officers, along with their spouses, enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by BBK Backyard BBQ, making it a memorable evening of fellowship... Read More.
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Lexington Man Charged in Police Officer’s Murder

A young Lexington man is facing a capital murder charge, accused of killing a police officer in Terrell, Texas. Investigators say it happened Sunday night after Darrian Cortez Johnson, 25, was pulled over for having an expired tag on his truck. Officer Jacob Candanoza was shot... Read More.
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