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Mississippi DMH launches Mental Health Mobile App
JACKSON, MS - The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is proud to announce the launch off the Mental Health Mississippi mobile app, an innovative and user-friendly tool designed to provide Mississippians with immediate access to mental health resources and support. This mobile app... Read More.
Man Rams Truck into Vehicle During Dispute in Leake
On Monday evening, a man repeatedly rammed his truck into another person's vehicle at a residence on Reformation Rd. following an argument over an unknown matter.
The aggressor returned to his home on Rocky Point Rd. Law enforcement was called to his residence and to... Read More.
Leake Academy’s Brian Pickens to be inducted into MAIS Hall of Fame
Leake Academy Headmaster and head football coach Brian Pickens will be inducted into the Mid-Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Coaches Association Sports Hall of Fame class of 2024.
Brian Pickens was born in Shelby, MS in 1971 to Larry and Betty Pickens. He is married... Read More.
Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans Approaching in Mississippi
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Mississippi affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred on April 8-11, 2024 to apply for physical damage disaster loans by Aug.... Read More.
Skipworth Performing Arts Center Announces 2024 Summer Theater Camp
The Skipworth Performing Arts Center has announced their 2024 Summer Theater Camp for students aged 6-18.
The camp will run from July 22-26 and will be directed by Sarah Walker.
Participants will learn the Broadway-style musical, "Dig It!"
Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Find the... Read More.
Thompson Field Director Fired for Facebook Past
NATCHEZ, Miss.--The field director for Congressman Bennie Thompson's office for counties he serves in southwest Mississippi, has been fired for a post she made following the attempt on former Pres. Donald Trump's life Saturday.
The Magnolia Tribune reported Jaqueline Marsaw's dismissal, quoting Thomson in a... Read More.
Boarding House Catches Fire in Philly
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A boarding house in Philadelphia caught fire Friday evening.
Several fire trucks were dispatched to the house on Carver Ave. in the north part of Philly about 6 p.m.
At the time the call came in everyone was out of the house and no injuries... Read More.
Car Crashes Through Building Near Walnut Grove, Man Put in Cuffs
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A car crashed through a building near the Walnut Grove city limits Saturday night. The person who called 911 told dispatchers it happened across the road from 2040 Hwy. 35 south.
Walnut Grove Police reported to Leake County deputies that a white male... Read More.
A Party Near the Prison: Four Wheelers in Walnut Grove
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A gathering may have gotten out of hand Saturday night in Walnut Grove on Hwy. 492. Leake County dispatchers got multiple calls about loud music and ATVs going up and down roadways near the prison.
One woman called and said the people riding... Read More.
