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Logger trapped in cab by logs after hard brake in Philadelphia
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Philadelphia Police were called to a two-vehicle crash on Valley View Dr. near St. Francis Dr. at 10:49 a.m. No injuries were reported.
At 2:04 p.m., Philadelphia Police and Philadelphia Fire Department were dispatched to Lewis Ave. near Dollar General Dollar Tree... Read More.
Canton Christmas Festival
The Canton Christmas Festival will be open nightly until December 23rd.
The Christmas Festival in Canton will feature several activities and attractions this year. As always, the historic square will be set aglow with more than 100,000 twinkling Christmas lights. In addition to the beautiful... Read More.
Santa is coming to Leake County Co-op
The public is invited to come to Leake County Co-op this Friday, December 15th from 2-5 p.m. to visit Santa Claus.
Bring your own camera or phone and take a picture with Santa Claus.
Leake County Co-op is located at 101 Hwy 16 W in Carthage.
Portion of Natchez Trace rest area near Kosciusko closed
Restrooms at a rest area on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Kosciusko are closed.
According to a Facebook post, the restrooms at the Holly Hill rest area as closed until further notice for repairs.
The parking area and picnic tables remain open.
Holly Hill is located at... Read More.
Former Leake Academy Rebel to play for community college national championship
A former Leake Academy Rebel will play this week for a community college national championship.
Cole Arthur will travel with East Mississippi Community College to Little Rock, AR to face Iowa Western CC in the 2023 NJCAA Division I Football Championship.
The game will be played... Read More.
Hear the origins of your favorite holiday songs on Mississippi’s Christmas Station 98.3
What's the story behind "White Christmas," "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree, "and "Holly Jolly Christmas?"
You can find out the stories behind all your favorite Christmas songs every weekday morning on Mississippi's Christmas Station - Cruisin 98.3.
It's hosted by Francis Chic Powers at the bottom... Read More.
UPDATED: Second shooting death in two days in Philadlephia
Update (12/8//23):
The man who died in the shooting earlier this morning has been identified as 26-year-old Lamontae Salley of Eupora.
Jatarrius M. Kelly, 23 of Philadlephia, is being charged with 1st degree murder is being held in Winston-Choctaw County Detention Center.
One Philadelphia man is deceased... Read More.
UPDATED: Philadelphia PD investigating after finding a man dead Thursday
Update (12/8/23):
Philadelphia Police have arrested Roderick J. Talley, 24 of Philadelphia, for the shooting death of Kendall Triplett. Talley has been charged with 1st degree murder and is being held at the Winston-Choctaw County Detention Center.
Police in Philadelphia are investigating a homicide after a... Read More.
Hay bale blocking traffic, fires, and more Thursday in Leake
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Carthage Police were called to a residence on Lewis St. at 12:14 a.m. to remove someone from the property.
Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a disturbance in progress at a residence on Kit Lewis Rd. just after 7 a.m.
Reformation... Read More.
