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Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Industry Attracts Out of State Interest
Most of the 98 medical marijuana dispensaries licensed in Mississippi so far appear to be local companies. At least they list Mississippi mailing addresses. But not all of them. A California company plans to open dispensaries in Biloxi and Gulfport and another has a... Read More.
Multiple Crashes Reported in Leake Today
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
4:24 a.m. – Leake County Deputies, Emergency Medical Services, Carthage Fire Department, and MS HWY Patrol were dispatched to HWY 25 South near Red Dog Road for a one-vehicle crash. It was reported that the vehicle flipped and landed in the... Read More.
Alarms, Storms and a Stolen Vehicle Watch in Neshoba
Tuesday, 8/17/22
1:01 a.m. - Philadelphia Police responded to a report of a storage building motion alarm at Philadelphia Gun & Pawn on Posey Avenue.
9:21 a.m. - Neshoba Law Enforcement was issued a BOLO for a Kia Rio stolen out of Carthage at approximately 5:47... Read More.
BOLO – White Kia Rio Stolen from Carthage
Carthage Police Department issued a BOLO for a vehicle stolen from Fortune Mart Tuesday morning.
It is described as a white 2017 Kia Rio with a Scott County license plate. The vehicle was last seen traveling on Hwy 35 South.
If you see this vehicle or... Read More.
Five More Monkeypox Cases in MS, Health Department Clarifies Vaccine Locations
Five additional monkeypox cases in Mississippi bring the state's total to 16.
When the State Health Department announced last week that monkeypox vaccine is being offered to high-risk individuals at nine county health clinics, some people may have assumed that Mississippians who've tested positive live... Read More.
Shooting at a Dwelling in Leake Monday Night
On Monday at 9:31pm, officers were called to Red Dog Road for a report of shots being heard. Persons in the vehicle were later reported to have been shooting at a residence. Officers pursued a maroon Dodge Charger onto Hwy 35.
At 9:34pm, a caller... Read More.
Another COVID Death Reported in Attala County
It's not clear when it happened, but the death of another Attala County resident is being blamed on COVID-19. The State Health Department says the death was reported last week but it sometimes takes several months for death certificates to be reviewed. Attala County... Read More.
Heat Advisory Continues for Leake, Severe Storms Possible
The National Weather Service is putting Leake County back under a heat advisory today with the heat index climbing as high as 110 this afternoon. The dangerous heat stress will extend to the south and west with the Delta under an excessive heat warning... Read More.
Stolen Property Reports in Leake News
At 4:45pm, officer assistance was requested to the parking lot of Walmart - Carthage for a reckless driver.
At 5:22pm, an officer responded to a call from East Franklin Street about stolen property.
At 5:31pm, a BOLO was issued for a missing Hispanic female, 17 years... Read More.
