Local
Updated: Cut-and-Run Cattle Causing Chaos near Carthage
Thursday February 25th12:31 p.m. – Leake County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Waggoner Road when they received a call reporting hearing gunshots. Read more on that here.10:21 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a minor two-vehicle accident in... Read More.
Local Highway Projects Underway
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is updating a couple of local highway projects: Neshoba CountyA project is underway to expand State Route 19 from two to four lanes from Tucker to Philadelphia. Work underway in this massive project includes clearing and grubbing, the removal of... Read More.
Senate Approves Tax Cut Plan
Some senators argued it was too much while some said it didn't go far enough. But the vote Wednesday was 40 to 11 to pass a plan to cut taxes in Mississippi. The bill would phase out the four per cent income tax bracket... Read More.
Early Morning Shooting Under Investigation in Leake County
Leake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened in the early morning hours near the Conway area. Leake County Deputies responded to reports of gunshots fired at a residence on Waggoner Road shortly after midnight. The homeowner stated that he and another... Read More.
Updated: Several Domestic Disturbance Reports in Leake
Wednesday February 23rd9:53 p.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on Byrds Road near the Edinburg area for a domestic disturbance in progress there.10:09 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting property stolen from a residence near the... Read More.
Wicker Blasts Putin For Ukraine Invasion
Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker is calling Russian leader Vladimir Putin a "modern-day Adolph Hitler" for sending troops into Ukraine. Wicker, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke Thursday to a European security assembly, sounding a warning to America's NATO allies. Wicker said... Read More.
More Single Digit COVID Increases Being Seen
It's a trend that started two weeks ago-- a dramatic drop in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Mississippi. And in some counties, the increases have been running in the single digits most days. The State Health Department reported Thursday that Leake County... Read More.
East Central Community College Cheer Clinic This Sunday
East Central Community College in Decatur has announced pre-tryout clinics and tryout dates for those interested in being a part of the 2022-23 Cheerleading Team.All clinics and tryouts will be held in Brackeen-Wood Gym on the campus in Decatur. Additional information on tryout requirements,... Read More.
Leake Academy’s Dynamic Duo and Coach Amanda Hatch Join B-MO in the MO’rning (Audio)
B-MO in the MO'rning - A little over a year has passed since I walked into the hallowed halls of Joe F Shepherd Gymnasium and met Coach Amanda Hatch and her Leake Academy Rebels. I was instantly impressed and came to call them my... Read More.
UPDATED: Several Disturbances Reported
Tuesday February 22nd12:04 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on Estes Mill Road near the Twin City area regarding a possible prowler.9:03 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a disturbance in progress at a residence on... Read More.
