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Former Lauderdale County teacher arrested for online threats to school officials and former students
MERIDIAN, MS – A Meridian man, who is a former teacher in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, was charged today with federal offenses related to his alleged online threats against school officials and former students.
According to court documents, Daniel Christian Johnson, 36, made online threats over... Read More.
Study: Life Expectancy Lower Here Than in Other Parts of MS
We all hope to live long and healthy lives.
But a study by Stacker.com is reporting that life expectancy in parts of this area is lower compared to most of Mississippi.
The online publisher looked at county health data and found that the average... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – September 5
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show: Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses the Starkville Academy game and previews the upcoming matchup with Bayou Academy.
Franks Chevrolet Offers Reward for Stolen Truck – Video and Photos Released
Kosciusko Police are searching for a stolen white 2020 GMC Sierra Denali, taken from Franks Chevrolet around 1 a.m. on Friday, August 30.
The truck is pictured above and features a distinctive black pinstripe along the doors and bed.
Franks Chevrolet is offering a $5,000 reward... Read More.
One Local West Nile Case Among 27 Statewide
As mosquitoes continue to buzz across Mississippi, the State Health Department is reporting 27 cases of West Nile virus, including one in Leake County. There's been one death, in Madison County. Last year, the state had a total of 37 West Nile cases and... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 2 Winner Announced!
Week 2 of Kicks Picks saw intense competition for the top spot, but one contestant emerged victorious.
Congratulations to Melvin Wooten, who takes home our weekly prize: a $50 gift certificate to Ingram's Steak and Seafood in Carthage.
Remember, you could be the next winner! Simply... Read More.
A Couple of Neshoba County Incidents
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A 14 year-old boy who walked off from a boys home was found after a brief search Saturday afternoon in Neshoba County.
Also around the same time, about 1 p.m., a woman who had been assaulted by her ex-husband was dropped off a house... Read More.
Hit and Run on Hwy. 43 in Leake Co.
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A wreck that was originally called in as a car hitting a tree turned out to be something else Saturday evening in Leake County.
The wreck was called in just before 6 p.m. on Hwy. 43 north, near Thomastown.
When Thomastown volunteer firefighters got to... Read More.
Car Crashes During Chase in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Speeds reached 90 mph during a police chase in Carthage early Saturday.
A Carthage Police officer could be heard just before 3 a.m. saying he was chasing a Chrysler 300 at 12th St. and College, and that speeds had reached 75 mph.
Shortly after that... Read More.
Murder-Suicide Discovered Saturday in Leake County
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A murder-suicide was discovered Saturday afternoon in Leake County.
The first calls to law enforcement and emergency services were at approximately 4 p.m. Several deputies and an ambulance were dispatched to an address on Hwy. 488.
No identification of the victims was available Saturday evening.
More... Read More.
