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Carthage Man Arrested in FBI’s Child Predator Crackdown
The FBI in Jackson says a Carthage man was arrested as a result of a child predator investigation. The unidentified suspect is accused of communicating with what he thought was a 15-year-old female from the Abilene, Texas area. The arrest was announced Dec. 24,... Read More.
Merry Christmas from All of Us at Boswell Media
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We hope you have a wonderful day and send our best wishes to you and your family.
Merry Christmas!
Attala County Sheriff’s Office Continues Search for Jarius Campbell
The Attala County Sheriff’s Office is still actively searching for Jarius Campbell, who remains wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on Attala Rd. 1137/Horne Rd. earlier this month.
He has not been located yet, and the investigation continues as ACSO has enlisted... Read More.
State to Permanently Close Walnut Grove Driver Services Bureau
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety will permanently close the Walnut Grove Driver Services Bureau at the end of the year, with the final day of operation set for December 31. No appointments will be taken after that date.
Town officials were notified late last... Read More.
Holiday Gas Prices in MS: Not the Cheapest Any More
If you’re hitting the highways for the holidays, at least filling up the gas tank shouldn’t bust your Christmas budget. AAA says pump prices are the lowest since 2020. The auto club says the average price across Mississippi is just under $2.49. But the... Read More.
Mississippi Better Off Than Much of the Country With the Flu This Christmas
Flu cases are spiking across much of the country, but not in Mississippi. The State Health Department says our statewide flu rate is pretty stable. For the week ending December 13th, medical providers across Mississippi reported that 2.6 per cent of their patients had... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility; Award Winning Inmate Litter Removal Program
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility's Inmate Litter Removal Program has received its fourth consecutive award.
The program tasks inmates with removing litter from county roadways, helping keep the community clean and safe.
It’s a program that ideally wouldn’t be needed, a sentiment echoed... Read More.
Leake Academy Sweeps Canton Academy in Canton
The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams were in action today in Canton. The Lady Rebels improved their season record to 17-3 overall defeating the Lady Panthers by 63 points, 76-13. In the men's game the Rebels maintained a lead throughout their game with the... Read More.
