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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Public Disturbance Reports

11:08 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were dispatched to Midway Road when a residence there called to report an individual walking down the road and causing disturbance. 3:23 p.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a one-vehicle accident on Hunt Avenue. No... Read More.
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