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Philadelphia’s Newest Officer Is Named “Met”
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Philadelphia has a new officer on the force. His name is Met and he's a Belgian Malinois.He started with his partner Justin Wyatt, last week. The cost for a K-9 officer is about $20,000. Weyerhauser footed most of the bill for that with... Read More.
A Curfew in Carthage: When Police Will Ask for Your Info
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A curfew has been put in place in Carthage. Mayor Maryann Vivians said the Board of Alderman voted in favor of the curfew last week."We have been having a problem with people going in cars and people walking through the neighborhood's that people... Read More.
Gas Prices Expected to Drop in Central Mississippi, But Not A Lot
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--You may be paying a little less for gas in central Mississippi this week. The state average has already dropped to $3.06 per gallon."Last week saw oil prices briefly fall back under $80 for the first time in weeks. While it wasn't enough... Read More.
Sunday – Minor MVA At The Intersection Of Red Dog Rd
1:43 am - Leake County officials responded to a light pole on fire on Highway 487 West.
8:42 am - An official responded to a minor MVA at the intersection of Red Dog Road. No injuries were reported.
Multiple MVAs & Trespassing
7:42 a.m. - Leake County Deputies, Lena Volunteer Fire Fighters, and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to Drystone Road off of Highway 500 in Lena for a one-vehicle crash. A call came in reporting the vehicle was off of the roadway and overturned. No... Read More.
ECCC Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast Nov. 11
East Central Community College will honor current and retired military veterans at its annual Military Appreciation Breakfast Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, on the Decatur campus.ECCC alumnus Lt. Col. David Alexander of Philadelphia will be the keynote speaker. Alexander was recently promoted to Battalion Commander... Read More.
Child Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Face
TCHULA, Miss.--A two year old boy accidentally shot himself in the face in Holmes County. It happened Wednesday in Tchula.The child is expected to survive and no charges have been filed, said Police Chief John Newton. Several family members were at home when it... Read More.
Disturbance and Trespassing Reports
2:05 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were dispatched to Thaggard Road in response to a call reporting trespassing.8:26 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on Utah Road when they received a call reporting a disturbance there.
Win Cash for Christmas with Boswell Media’s Christmas Cash Give Away
Boswell Media wants you to shop local this holiday season and to help you do it, we're giving away $1,000 in Christmas Cash!!Here’s how to win your share of $1,000 in Christmas Cash: Visit our sponsor locations and find the Prairie Farms Egg Nog... Read More.
Leake County Christmas Open House THIS SUNDAY!
The Main Street Chamber of Leake County invites you to the Christmas Open House happening this Sunday November 7th from 1-7pm!Shop any of the following businesses on Sunday from 1-7pm for holiday deals and to be entered to win some awesome prizes.All in... Read More.
Pearl River Resort honors veterans and military personnel for Veterans Day
In honor of their service and sacrifice, active duty military personnel and veterans can enjoy a free meal at Pearl River Resort on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11 from 11am until 3pm.The free meal will be available at Mama ‘n’ Em, Bistro 24 or... Read More.
