Hit and Run in Philly

1:28 a.m. – Northbend Volunteers were dispatched to County Road 789 for a tree blocking the roadway. 9:20 a.m. – Philadelphia Police responded to a call reporting a vehicle that was vandalized at Reunion Court Apartments. 3:47 a.m. – Philadelphia Police were called to Frog Level... Read More.
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Beloved Leake Academy Teacher Dies Over the Weekend

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A favorite teacher who changed lives at Leake Academy has died. In a Facebook post the school announced that Jennie Lou Swearengen passed away over the weekend. Ms. Swearengen passed due to complications from a stroke she had earlier this year. Swearengen taught geography and... Read More.
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Gas Prices May Go Up Slightly Because of Ida

STATE WIDE--Gas prices may go up because of Hurricane Ida. But, the rise in price was not expected to be significant. "I do believe we will see a price hike at some point this week," said Gasbuddy.com's Patrick DeHaan. "We are talking about an impact.... Read More.
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MVA in Philly

11:30 a.m. – Philadelphia Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on East Main Street. No injuries were reported.
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Several Trees Down Across Leake due to Ida

12:24 a.m. – Carthage Police were dispatched to a residence on Cook Street when a caller reported a trespasser. 5:20 a.m. – Carthage Volunteers were sent to Reformation Road when a tree fell across the roadway. 7:49 a.m. – Leake County Deputies discovered a power line... Read More.
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Closures and Delays – Tuesday August 31

We will be posting all business and school delays and closures for Tuesday August 31st due to inclement weather conditions for you as we receive them. All Leake county public schools will have a delayed start on Tuesday. School will be starting at 10:00... Read More.
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McMillan Park Ball Needs Coaches

McMillan Park Fall Ball is in need of several coaches. There are 140 kids signed up and 11 teams. Park Director, Chris Gray says they need coaches ASAP to allow for practice by September 21. Fall ball is very low stress since there is... Read More.
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