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Supreme Court Sets Ex-Marine’s Execution
A former Marine Corps recruiter who admitted he raped and murdered a teenage waitress in Itawamba County 22 years ago has a date with death at Parchman. The State Supreme Court has set December 14th for Thomas Edwin Loden to be executed. He pleaded... Read More.
Domestic Disturbance Near Thomastown
On Thursday at 7:54pm, officers were requested to a residence on Deerfield Road for a person threatening family members. Arriving on scene, officers found the person had forced his way into the house. He was shortly taken into custody on outstanding warrants.
Walnut Grove Hosts Grateful Gathering South of the River
This community Thanksgiving event will be Sunday, November 20th at 5 pm at the Walnut Grove Fire Station and Downtown Market Pavilion.
There will be a brief Thanksgiving program followed by a tasting of soups, stews, chilies, and more from area cooks.
For more information or... Read More.
Disturbances in Carthage
On Wednesday at 1:47pm, officers were dispatched to Westbrook Apartments for a report of fighting.
At 5:47pm, CPD was requested to Baptist-Leake ER for a disorderly patient.
At 8:19pm, officers were requested to a trailer park on Old Canton Road for a disturbance in progress.
Local COVID Cases Increase
The State Health Department is reporting 57 new COVID cases in the local area in the past week-- the most since early October. It breaks down this way: an increase of 23 cases in Leake County, 21 in Neshoba County and 13 in Attala... Read More.
Jonathan Webster named East Central Community College Head Football Coach
*Story by Lucas Calvert with ECCC Athletics.
East Central Community College in Decatur is excited to welcome Jonathan Webster to campus as the 22nd head coach of the Warrior football program. Webster replaces Ken Karcher who served in the role for 10 seasons before announcing... Read More.
Domestic Disturbances in Leake
On Tuesday at 3:29pm, officers were dispatched to a home on Hopoca Road for a physical assault between father and son.
At 7:53am, Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a disturbance that occurred between an employee and a customer.
At 9:14am, deputies were dispatched to... Read More.
Tyson Foods Makes $18M Investment in Walnut Grove
FROM TYSON FOODS:
Tyson Foods is pleased to announce an $18 million investment in the Mississippi economy, expanding the company’s hatchery in Walnut Grove, Mississippi. The project is expected to increase the hatchery’s capacity to hold chicks and eggs, specifically contributing to operational efficiency at... Read More.
Domestic Altercation in Carthage Lands One in the Hospital and One Behind Bars
On Sunday, November 13th at 12:25 a.m., Carthage Police Officers were dispatched to a residence on Red Dog Rd regarding a disturbance in progress involving a weapon.
When officers arrived on scene a woman, Bessie Leflore, was standing in the doorway holding a kitchen knife... Read More.
