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Three tribal members sentenced for roles in reservation murder
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI – Three tribal members were sentenced for their respective roles in a murder, which occurred in September of 2023, in the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation.According to court documents, Michael Jeffrey Shaffer, Sr., 48, and Montero... Read More.
The 2025 Picking 35 map is here
The 2025 Picking 35 map is here.
The map includes the list of all participating yard sales and locations covering territory on Highway 35 from Vaiden to Forest.
The event is Saturday, April 5, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more information call The Main Street... Read More.
“Annie Jr.” auditions now open for Ann Harper Richardson Summer Performing Arts Camp in Kosciusko
The Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education (KFEE), and Skipworth Performing Arts Center (Skipworth PAC) is excited to announce that auditions are now open for this year’s Annie Jr. production as part of the Ann Harper Richardson Summer Performing Arts Camp.The camp was recently renamed in honor... Read More.
Deputies Called After Man Reported to Fire a Shot
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--About 11 o'clock Friday night Neshoba County deputies were called to a house on County Rd. 527 for a report of a man who had been causing a problem, then, according to the caller, pulled a gun and shot it into the air... Read More.
Drunk Man Reported Making Sexual Advances Toward Minors
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Deputies were called to the security office of the Silver Star Friday night on a call about a man who they believed to be intoxicated, making sexual advances toward minors.That call was around 9:30 Friday night.That person was taken to jail. The charges... Read More.
Man Heads Off Into the Woods, Deputies Follow
EDINBURG, Miss.--A man who parked a car at a man's house, then went off in the woods was being sought by Neshoba County deputies Saturday afternoon.That happened along Hwy. 16 west, just across the county line near Edinburg about 4 p.m.It was unclear from... Read More.
Ford F-250 Stolen in Carthage, All Area Police Agencies Notified
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A Ford F-250 was reported stolen in Carthage Saturday afternoon.Just before 6 p.m. a BOLO, or "be on the lookout" notice was issued to all area law enforcement agencies for the truck.It was descrived as a black 2011 Ford F-250, occupied by two... Read More.
Carthage Police Chase Car That Caused Wreck
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Carthage Police and Leake Couny deputies chased a Chevy Express that ran a red light at highway 16 and 35, causing a crash. That was shortly after 10:30 Saturday morning.The vehicle continued on Hwy 35 south at speeds of 85 mph through Walnut... Read More.
High-Speed Chase In Leake County Saturday Morning
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A high-speed chase began in Leake County Saturday morning at 1:53 when a deputy was behind a white sedan. The chase began on wy. 35 north of Carthage and speeds quickly reached 112 mph.The deputy who initially began chasing the vehicle nearly lost... Read More.
