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Gun Pulled During Disturbance in Leake; Man Later Stopped and Arrested in Carthage
A man was arrested in Carthage Friday afternoon after pulling a gun on his girlfriend during a disturbance in the county.
Authorities were alerted to the situation and that the male was driving toward the city. Officers set up at the city limits on Hwy... Read More.
Neshoba Deputies Look for Man Accused of Hitting Girlfriend
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Neshoba County deputies were looking Friday night for a man accused of assaulting his girlfriend.
The girlfriend called for help when she says the man threw her across the room, busted her lip and left driving drunk in a Chevy Silverado.
That happened about 11:30... Read More.
Carthage PD, Leake Deputies in Police Chase Saturday Night
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Both Carthage Police and Leake County deputies were involved in a short police chase Saturday night.
They were chasing a car that did not stop for police.
The chase was down Hwy. 16 and ended behind Walmart with the person in custody.
The person who was... Read More.
Light Pole Falls, Transformer Catches Fire
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A light polce was reported to have fallen shortly after noon Saturday.
That was reported on O. B. Wilder Ln.
When the pole fell, the transformer caught fire and the whole thing was blocking the road, according to dispatchers.
The fire department was dispatched to put... Read More.
Fire on McFarland: Everyone Makes It Out Okay
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A fire was reported Friday evening at a house in Carthage.
The fire was reported about ten minutes before 6 p.m. on McFarland St. in Carthage.
About ten minutes after firefighters were dispatched, a police officer reported that the fire was out and that everyone... Read More.
Neshoba Co. Deputies/Employees Receive Awards
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Neshoba Co. Sheriff Eric Clark presented some of his deputies and employees with recognition for their work in 2025.
At the departments annual Christmas party, the folloowing awards were presented:
Dyron Talbert: School Resource Officer of the Year
Jonah Flake: Patrol Deputy of the Year
Matthew Winstead:... Read More.
It’s the Most WOW’nderful Time of The Year for Two Lucky “Littles!”
Brian Montgomery - Last time on B-MO in the MO'rning, the most WOW'nderful time of the year got a "little" more wonderful as the winners of the Vaiden Farm Supply and Kicks 96 "Sleigh the Holiday "promotion were announced! One lucky little lady 12-year-old... Read More.
MDOT to suspend work, urges safe driving for holiday travel
JACKSON, MISS. – ‘Tis the season for holiday travel! In 2025, AAA projects a record 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holidays. This forecast is a 2.2% increase over 2024, breaking the previous record of 119.7... Read More.
