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Several Disturbances Reported in Leake
Monday, September 30, 2022
7:43 a.m. – Leake Deputies were alerted to an 18-wheeler that was backing down Hwy 35 near Tyson into oncoming traffic. Deputies located the driver who stated his vehicle was about to break down and he was trying to get it... Read More.
Man’s Body Discovered in a Creek in Leake County Today
Friday, September 30, 2022
Leake County Sheriff, Randy Atkinson has confirmed that a man's body was found in a creek near the Leake-Attala County line.
Deputies and an ambulance were dispatched to Center Crossing Road when they received a call at 11:13 a.m. about a vehicle... Read More.
Kosy Mayor Attends Meredith Commemoration
Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle is impressed with the way that Ole Miss is commemorating the 60th anniversary of James Meredith's enrollment as the university's first Black student.
Kyle and his wife were in Oxford Wednesday night as Meredith's special guests at a dinner at Chancellor... Read More.
Average Gas Price in MS Up For the First Time Since June
After three and a half months of falling gas prices, the trend has finally ended in Mississippi-- at least for the time being. AAA reported Friday that the average price statewide inched up by less than half a cent to just under $3.07. The... Read More.
Wildfire Danger Decreases, Caution Still Advised
Mississippi will be under a "limited" threat of wildfires over the weekend. The National Weather Service says dry and breezy conditions will continue but the risk of fires won't be as high as Wednesday-- when a red flag warning was issued-- and Thursday, when... Read More.
Truck Rolls Over in Ditch
On Thursday at 7:55pm, officers and EMS responded to an accident on Hwy 488 where a truck had rolled over in a ditch, with possible entrapment. Arriving on the scene, the officer reported that there was no entrapment. Fire rescue was cancelled and EMS... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – Thursday, September 29
Before the Leake Academy Rebels take the field Friday night, you can hear a preview of the game during the SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show.
The SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursdays at 7:35 am and 3:35 pm.
The show will also be available... Read More.
Woman Menaced by Dogs
On Wednesday at 2:38pm, a sheriff's deputy responded to a resident on Highway 488 who reported that there were pit bulls in her yard menacing her. Upon arrival, the deputy found that the dogs belonged to a person visiting the neighborhood and that they... Read More.
