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Neshoba S-O Conducts Weekend Crime Crackdown
FROM NESHOBA COUNTY SHERIFF ERIC CLARK: On Saturday, March 4, 2023, Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office conducted a saturation detail from 6:00 pm until midnight. The 6 hour detail was called to target hot spots in Neshoba County. The Sheriff and 17 deputies split into teams... Read More.
Leake Academy releases 2023 football schedule
Leake Academy has released its 2023 football schedule.
The schedule includes non-district games against Jackson Academy, Starkville Academy, Bayou Academy, Union High School, Heritage Academy, and Pillow Academy.
Following this year's reclassification, Leake Academy remains in MAIS Region 2-5A.
District games for the Rebels will be at... Read More.
A disturbance and Breaking and Entering in Leake
Sunday 3/5/23 6:49 p.m. - Carthage Police were asked to check some suspicious vehicles at the Wesley Chapel on Hayes Street.7:29 p.m. - Carthage Police were sent to a disturbance on Red Dog Road.8:25 p.m. - Carthage Police checked the report of a prowler on... Read More.
Neshoba Woman Charged in Boyfriend’s Death
FROM NESHOBA COUNTY SHERIFF ERIC CLARK:On Friday, March 3, 2023, Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office responded to 11852 Highway 16W for an emergency medical call. The caller stated that she had discharged her handgun and shot her boyfriend. She stated the .9mm SCCY handgun went... Read More.
Shots Fired, Domestic Disputes and disturbing ATV’s in Leake
Saturday 3/4/23 12:09 a.m. - Leake Deputies were sent to a domestic disturbance on Old Highway 43.12:38 a.m. - Leake Deputies checked a disturbance with a possible weapon involved.1:25 a.m. - Leake Deputies returned to Sanders Lane for the same call.5:47 a.m. - Carthage Police... Read More.
An Accident, A House Fire and Numerous Trees Down Around Leake
Friday 3/3/23 12:14 a.m. - Leake Deputies responded to the report of a residence that had been shot at in Wiggins Loop Road.6:43 a.m. - Leake Deputies checked a tree down on the Natchez trace neat mile marker 141.8:15 a.m. - Leake Deputies checked a... Read More.
Friday Storms Cause Power Outages
A combination of morning storms and gusty winds blew down trees and power lines across the state Friday. As of noon, almost 44,000 outages were being reported including 1,758 in Attala County, 1,586 in Leake County and 347 in Neshoba County. By 9 pm... Read More.
Multiple Accidents Reported Thursday in Philadelphia
Thursday 3/2/20235:52 a.m. – Philadelphia Police were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 16 W at the traffic light at Industrial Dr. The accident involved a small SUV and an 18-wheeler. It was reported that no one was injured.11:41 a.m. – Philadelphia Police... Read More.
One Killed, Three Injured by Strong Winds in MS
One person was killed Friday morning when a tree fell on a vehicle in Yazoo County as strong winds blew through Mississippi. Three others were injured by falling trees in two other parts of the state.Yazoo County Emergency Management Director Jack Willingham says the... Read More.
Disturbances, Alarms, and a Hit and run Accident in Leake
Thursday 3/2/23 12:33 a.m. - Leake Deputies checked the report of a domestic disturbance in Bennett Smith Road.3:35 a.m. - Leake Deputies responded to a residence on Old Hwy 43 for an unknown disturbance.7:17 a.m. - Leake Deputies were dispatched to a reported hit-and-run accident... Read More.
Vehicle in Flames, Neighbor Troubles, and More in Philadelphia on Wednesday
Wednesday, March 2, 2023Just after 8:30 a.m., Philadelphia Police and Philadelphia Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle on fire at Salters Ave. and Beacon St. When officers and firefighters arrived on the scene, there were flames and heavy smoke coming from the... Read More.