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Conehatta Man Sentenced in Federal Child Molestation Case
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A Conehatta man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for sexual contact with two people under the age of sixteen.
Quindon Bailey John, 24, was indicted in Feb. 2024 and pleaded guilty to the charge in July of 2025.
The case was investigated... Read More.
Sheriff Warns Against Spam Calls and Texts
The Attala County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is warning the public about a phone scam targeting local residents.
Scammers are calling or texting residents claiming to be from the sheriff’s office. The fraudsters say that the recipient owes money and demand payment. The scammers may use... Read More.
Vehicle Run Off in the Woods in Zama Area
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--A vehicle ran off into the woods early Saturday morning in Attala County.
Dispatchers got an alert from an iPhone detection device at 3:30 Saturday morning, which turned out to be accurate.
The wreck was on Hwy. 19 south near Attala Rd. 5053, in the... Read More.
WANTED: Dezirae Watson for Malicious Mischief by Carthage Police Department
Dezirae Watson is wanted by the Carthage Police Department for malicious mischief. Few details are available at this time. If you have any information regarding Ms. Watson’s whereabouts, contact the Carthage Police Department at 601-267-8011. According to CPD, all tips will remain anonymous.
No Tornado in Neshoba County
The National Weather Service has determined that the storm damage which occurred in Neshoba County May 6th was the result of straight-line winds and large hail, not a tornado. A survey team from the NWS office in Jackson examined the damage this week and... Read More.
LA Rebels Runner Up to State Title
The Division two State Championship baseball game took place at Madden tonight between the Leake Academy Rebels and the Amite School Center Rebels. Each team had one win in the series with tonight's game determining the State Champs. The teams were tied 3-3 after... Read More.
Stabbing Reported on Choctaw Reservation in Leake Friday Afternoon
A stabbing was reported on Red Hills Road on the Choctaw Indian Reservation in Leake County Friday afternoon.
According to initial reports, the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. when a boyfriend allegedly stabbed his girlfriend.
Choctaw Police, Carthage Police, and EMS were dispatched. Carthage officers were... Read More.
LA Rebels Win Game Two of 3A State Championship Series 14-12
The Leake Academy Rebels traveled to Liberty to play a must win game two with the Rebels of Amite School Center in the MAIS 3A State Championship series. Amite won game 1 of the series Tuesday in Madden 5-2. Amite School was enjoying a... Read More.
