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Brantley to retire as Neshoba County School Superintendent
Dr. Lundy Brantley will retire as Neshoba County School Superintendent.
The school announced that in a press release at NeshobaCentral.com.
“It is not something I’ve taken lightly,” Brantley said. “I’ve prayed about it and asked God to reveal the right time and he has. I... Read More.
Ethel mother and 2 daughters die from apparent drowning in Louisiana
An Ethel woman and her two young daughters have died in an apparent drowning accident in Louisiana.
KPLC-TV reports the Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office received a call about the incident at 3:30 pm on Sunday.
The victims have not been identified, but Jefferson County Justice... Read More.
An Accident, A Fire, and a Wanted Subject in Leake
Monday 3/13/23
1:38 a.m. - Leake Deputies were asked to check a report of a prowler at a residence on Crain Road.
5:40 a.m. - Leake Deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident with no injuries after a vehicle struck a sign on Hwy 25.
10:48 a.m. -... Read More.
A Robbery, Accident with Injuries and Downed Trees Galore in Leake
Sunday 3/12/23
3:52 a.m. - Leake Deputies responded to the report of a tree down on the road blocking Hy 35 N.
3:58 a.m. - Leake Deputies were called to a tree down across HY 43 N.
4:10 a.m. - A Leake Deputy had a tree fall... Read More.
Boswell Media nominated for 17 MAB Excellence in Broadcasting Awards
Boswell Media’s radio, news, advertising, sports, social media, and online efforts from 2022 have been nominated for multiple Excellence in Broadcasting Awards from the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB).
In total, the company earned 17 nominations over 12 different categories, with all three radio stations... Read More.
Choctaws announce expansion at southeast Mississippi casino
SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (AP) The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is expanding a casino in southeast Mississippi.
The band will expand its Bok Homa Casino, which opened 12 years ago just northeast of Laurel.
Tribal officials say the expansion will include a 60-seat restaurant and a larger... Read More.
A Gas Drive-Off, a Minor Accident and Setting Fires in the Park in Leake
Saturday 3/11/23
6:08 a.m. - Carthage Police checked the report of a drive-off non-payment for gas on Hy 35.
8:18 a.m. - Leake Deputies were asked to assist EMS on Ruben Road.
12:00 p.m. - Leake Deputies were sent to a two-vehicle accident in the parking lot... Read More.
Sunday Storms Cause Damage Locally– Now Comes the Freeze
Some damage in this part of central Mississippi after severe storms swept across the area early Sunday morning. In Leake County, several homes were damaged.
"We had some trees down on some roads," said Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone. "And then we had some trees... Read More.
A Reckless Driver, 911 calls and a Chase in Leake
Friday 3/10/23
1:57 p.m. - Leake Deputies were called about a possible forced abduction of a person in a car headed from Neshoba into Leake County on Hwy 16.
4:37 p.m. - Leake Deputies, Marydell Volunteer Fire Dept, and EMS were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident... Read More.
