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Vehicles vs Deer, Debris in the road, Disturbances, and a Grass Fire in Leake
Thursday 2/23/23
12:46 a.m. - Leake Deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident with no reported injuries on Bufkin Road when a vehicle hit a tree while dodging a deer.
6:27 a.m. - Leake Deputies were sent to a second accident involving a vehicle and a deer... Read More.
Three Shooting Reports for Philadelphia Recently
On Thursday, February 16, 2023, Philadelphia Police received a report of a male shot in the hip area on Coleman Street where bystanders witnessed a dark-colored 4-door car leaving the area. Police Chief Eric Lyons has told Kicks96 News that 20-year-old Tydarius Boler of... Read More.
Scam Expert Talks About Protecting Kids from Sextortion
An online scheme that's become an increasing concern for parents across the country has already hit home in the worst possible way for one family in Mississippi. A Starkville father says his teenage son killed himself after getting caught up in a sextortion scheme... Read More.
Trees down, a Stolen Weapon and a Grass Fire in Leake
Wednesday 2/22/23
1:40 a.m. - Leake Deputies responded to a domestic dispute with injuries on Half Moon Road.
2:12 a.m. - Leake Deputies took a suspect into custody from the earlier domestic dispute call near Hwy 25.
5:46 a.m. - Leake Deputies checked a tree down across... Read More.
Search Efforts Continue to Find Missing Man in Leake County
Terrance Clemons was last seen on Thursday, February 16th around 10 pm when Carthage Police pulled a vehicle over near Exxon on Hwy 35 for possible shoplifting.
Laura Edwards was driving the vehicle. Clemons was a passenger and fled the traffic stop on foot. Officers... Read More.
Louisville Child Dies After Being Hit by SUV
An investigation continues into the death of a Louisville child who was fatally injured on the street in front of her home. "She went to the mailbox and from the visual clues at the scene-- and of course, this is all still under investigation--... Read More.
Carthage Firefighter to Graduate From Academy
A Carthage firefighter is among 27 new graduates of the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Wes Brown underwent an intense seven-week course including online, classroom and hands-on instruction in the areas of fire behavior, fire suppression, rescue, incident command, hazardous materials, and other fire related... Read More.
Missing Man: Have You Seen Terrance Clemons?
The Carthage Police Department is requesting help from the public to find a missing man. Terrance Clemons (pictured above) was last seen on Hwy 35 South in Carthage.
If you have any information regarding Clemons’ whereabouts, you are urged to call the Carthage Police Department... Read More.
