One Dead, Two Wounded in Carthage Shootings

One man is dead and two other people are hospitalized after Thursday night shootings in Carthage which may have stemmed from a domestic dispute.   It happened just as the city's Christmas parade was getting underway nearby.  Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson says a man... Read More.
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Golden Egg Tour 2022

  Pearl River Resort is proud to be part of the Golden Egg Tour 2022.  Mississippi State Bulldog fans can view and photograph the coveted Egg Bowl trophy at Pearl River Resort, in Choctaw, MS.   Where: Silver Star Casino Promenade When: Wednesday, December 7th Time: 11:30 am until... Read More.
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Disturbances in Leake

Thursday, December 1, 2022 9:30 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence at E Franklin St near Arbor Acres Rd. 1:06 p.m. - Deputies responded to a disturbance on Wilcher Road. 6:39 p.m. - Deputies responded... Read More.
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NWS: A Close Call for Kosciusko Tuesday Night

A week after Thanksgiving, Kosciusko should still be counting its blessings.   The National Weather Service says a thunderstorm supercell which moved across the city Tuesday night had the potential to produce a strong tornado—in the EF-2 to EF-3 range—had it touched down. “That storm as... Read More.
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Kicks Picks 2022 Season Winner Announced

Another exciting and competitive season of Kicks Picks has come to an end, and now it is time to announce our grand prize winner for this year. Gerald Thomas of Carthage has won the grand prize of a Bayou Classic Ceramic Grill presented by Ozark... Read More.
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Multiple Accidents and Domestic Disturbances in Leake

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 6:34 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence on Roberts Road near the Singleton area. 6:39 a.m. – Leake Deputies and Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call reporting a... Read More.
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Early Morning Disturbances in Leake County

On Wednesday at 2:07am, CPD was requested to a residence on Graham Street where the caller said two people were fighting in the bedroom. At 3:21am, officers were requested to a residence on Highway 35 North for a disturbance where the caller advised that the... Read More.
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Damage Reported After Tornadoes Hit Mississippi

Severe storms including tornadoes swept across Mississippi last night damaging homes in several counties and knocking out power to more than 11,000 customers.  The National Weather Service says Lowndes County was among the hardest-hit areas with a grocery store and church damaged north of... Read More.
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AAA: Gas Averaging Less Than $3 in MS

For the first time since January, the average price for gas in Mississippi is less than $3 a gallon.  AAA says it dipped to $2.99 this morning continuing a price decline that began about three weeks ago.   While several stations in Carthage and Philadelphia... Read More.
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