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Cattle and Traffic Incidents Keep Neshoba and Philadelphia Law Enforcement Busy
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
On County Road 147 just before 1 a.m., Neshoba County Deputies responded to reports of over 20 cows loose near County Road 145. Philadelphia Police managed a smaller cattle incident around 5:30 a.m. on Pecan Avenue near Northside Shortstop. Law Enforcement... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – November 7
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show: Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses having a first round bye in the playoffs and previews Friday's game against Simpson Academy.
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.
Andy Bell wins the Football Friday Food Spot weekly prize, a gift certificate to Chicken Nugget in Carthage.
Congratulations to Andy, and remember you too... Read More.
Tucker man sentenced for enticement of a minor on the Choctaw Indian Reservation
Jackson, MS – A Tucker man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for enticement of a minor on the Choctaw Indian Reservation.
According to court documents, Antonio Deron Wallace, 36, used the internet to entice a minor under the age of sixteen to... Read More.
Update: Road Clear from Vehicle Fire in Neshoba Tuesday Morning
Update: The roadway is now clear for travel.
According to the Neshoba County Sheriff's Office, there is a vehicle on fire on Road 557 near the intersection of Hwy 21 North. No injuries have been reported.
The area will be blocked off until the fire can... Read More.
Teen Injured in Philadelphia, MS Drive-By Shooting
A drive-by shooting on Sunday afternoon on Kosciusko Road near Robinhood Circle in Philadelphia left one teenager injured. The victim was initially transported to a local hospital before being airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) for further treatment.
According to Philadelphia Police... Read More.
Leake County Christmas Open House Announced
Leake County businesses are gearing up for the annual Christmas Open House. The community is encouraged to shop and support local businesses.
The event will take place on November 10th from 1-5 p.m. at various participating stores. Shoppers have a chance to win various giveaways.
Businesses... Read More.
Attorney General: Use of Force Justified in Leake Standoff
Attorney General Lynn Fitch says Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson, three of his deputies, four agents of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and one National Park Service ranger were justified in their use of force against a Hinds County jail escapee who holed up... Read More.
