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Weapon Wielding Intruder in Leake News
Tuesday, December 20, 20224:49 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call from a residence on Old Walnut Grove Rd reporting that someone broke into the home wielding a gun. The intruder, who reportedly hit the caller as well as drew a weapon,... Read More.
Accident and Disturbances in Leake
On Sunday at 12:02 p.m., officer was dispatched to Pearl Hill Road for a one-vehicle accident where it was reported that a vehicle hit the ditch and overturned.At 3:57 p.m., Lena Dollar General requested deputies come to the store to deal with a disturbance... Read More.
Carthage Police Department Searching for Burglar
Oishi Japanese Express located on Hwy 16 West in Carthage was broken into just before 1 am on Thursday, December 15th.Carthage Police Department tells Kicks96 News that it appears the burglar (pictured) threw a rock at the glass door, causing it to shatter. The... Read More.
Pearl River Resort announces “I love the 90s” concert featuring Vanilla Ice
An arctic blast could bring snow to central Mississippi this weekend, but the forecast calls for Ice in February.Pearl River Resort announced Monday that the "I Love the 90s" Tour is making a stop in Choctaw next year.The show will feature performances by Vanilla... Read More.
UPDATE: Stolen Vehicle Recovered by KPD
**9:20 pm UPDATE** Kosciusko Police have recovered the stolen truck. We will update with more information as it becomes available.At approximately 4:38 pm on Sunday, December 18th a white 2011 Ford F350 truck with a work bed on it was stolen from Central Tire... Read More.
Accidents Thursday Evening in Leake
On Thursday at 4:12 p.m., officer responded to a report of an accident at Center Hill Church.At 4:33 p.m., there was a report of a disturbance, over car keys, on Park Ridge Lane.At 5:54 p.m., there was a report of an accident of Highway... Read More.
Updated – Early Morning Accidents in Leake County
Thursday, December 15, 20221:19 a.m. - There was a report of a one-vehicle accident with injuries, car vs. cow, on Hwy 16 west, near Old Robinson Road. Vehicle was in the road, unsure about the cow. Officers, fire department, and EMS were dispatched.5:27 a.m.... Read More.
NWS: Long-Track Tornado Confirmed in East-Central MS
The storm surveys following this week’s tornado outbreak in Mississippi have just begun. And already, the National Weather Service has confirmed the state’s second-longest tornado this year. The EF-2 storm was on the ground for 25 miles through portions of Jasper, Newton and Lauderdale... Read More.
