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MDOT working on roads damaged from ice storm and rain
JACKSON, MISS. – Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews are responding to damaged roads in the wake of Winter Storm Heather. The culmination of freezing temperatures, snow, ice and sleet, followed by significant heavy rains, caused an unprecedented number of potholes on State Routes... Read More.
Homicide in Kosciusko
Update:
Communications received a call at approximately 7:21 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2024 reporting that two people were shot on South East Street in Kosciusko.
Kosciusko Police, EMS, and Attala Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.
It does appear that the two people who were shot... Read More.
Conehatta man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexual contact with a child
Jackson, Miss. –A Conehatta man was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for having sexual contact with a child in the Conehatta Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
According to court documents, Dayleon Phillips, Sr., 35, admitted to having sexual contact with... Read More.
Brackets set for Leake Academy North State Tournament games
The stage is set for the Leake Academy girls and boys basketball teams 5A North State Tournament games.
The teams will both play in the tournament Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Bayou Acadmey in Cleveland.
Starting off the tournament for Leake with be the boys team. Coach... Read More.
Thief Chased (and Caught) in Walnut Grove
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--Walnut Grove Police asked Leake County deputies for help late Friday chasing a man they believed stole keys and credit cards from a car in the town limits.
Just before midnight a Leake County deputy thought they spotted a man hiding in a... Read More.
Basketball Game Cleared Friday Night by Police
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Everyone was cleared out from the Leake Central High School basketball game Friday night because of a call to police about shots being fired at the game. According to police radio traffic, the call came in just before 9 p.m.
The call came from... Read More.
Flu Update: Fewer Cases Statewide But Local District Sees an Increase
Flu season in Mississippi continues to wind down in most areas. The latest report from the State Health Department puts the overall flu rate at 5 per cent, dropping from 5.3 per cent the week before. But there’s been an increase in flu cases... Read More.
Photo Gallery: Boys Powerlifting Friday at Attala County Coliseum
Boys powerlifting teams from several schools gathered at the Attala County Coliseum on Friday for day two of Super Whippet Weekend.
Kosciusko, Leake Central, Choctaw Central, Louisville, Newton County, Caledonia, Houston, NE Lauderdale, and West Lauderdale boys were all in attendance.
Click here for the... Read More.
Neshoba Central High School’s Head Football Coach is “Ruff” and Ready! (Audio)
(Brian Montgomery) The Neshoba Central Rockets introduced their new head football coach last week, when in theory he really didn't need one at all. Anyone who's son or daughter has attended NCHS knows exactly who Shannon Ruffin is. His commitment to the students and... Read More.
Mississippi House passes bill to legalize online sports betting
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would legalize online sports betting.
The move brings the state one step closer to joining 29 other states that already allow the practice.
The Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act passed 97-14 after a brief... Read More.
Photo Gallery: Girl’s Powerlifting Thursday at Attala County Coliseum
Super Whippet Weekend started off strong with girl's powerlifting Thursday at Attala County Coliseum.
Girls from Kosciusko, Choctaw Central, Newton County, West Lauderdale, and Caledonia High Schools participated.
Click here for the Super Whippet Weekend full schedule of events.
