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Thanksgiving Schedule for Local Offices
A list of of Thanksgiving hours and closing for local offices.
Leake County Offices:
Closed Thursday November 25th & Friday November 26th
City of Carthage Offices:
Closed Thursday November 25th & Friday November 26th
Carthage Post Office:
Closed Thursday November 25th
Neshoba County Offices:
Closed Thursday November 25th... Read More.
Tis the Time for Tis the Season Market in Philadelphia
Tis the Season Market will be this Saturday November 20th 8am – 4pm at the Neshoba County Coliseum located at 12000 Highway 15 North in Philadelphia.
You’re invited to come out for a fun filled day! It’s also the perfect place to check some items... Read More.
Missing Leake County Man Found
A Leake County man, Shawn Dakota “Koda” Fortenberry was reported missing recently. He had been last seen late in the evening on Friday November 12th walking along Highway 35 from Forest to Walnut Grove he did not have a phone with him.
A missing person’s... Read More.
Confirmed Shooting in Walnut Grove Late Sunday Night
On Sunday November 16 at 11:50 p.m., Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on Bufkin Road in Walnut Grove regarding a male that had been shot.
When they arrived at the scene, deputies were met by a female, Stephanie Clark, that stated her... Read More.
More Details on that Stolen Bus
On Monday November 15th, Leake County Deputies responded to a call from a concerned citizen about a bus on the side of Highway 35 North.
The caller said the bus was from a daycare in Richland that they were familiar with. They stated they thought... Read More.
Coffe With a Cop and How Relationships Are Built
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--Coffee with a Cop. New Kosciusko Police Chief Chris Wray says it's a way he hopes to bring the police and the community together. It's been done in big cities and small towns across America and he believes it might work in Kosciusko.
A... Read More.
Jamie Scott Dies; Why You Might Remember the Scott Sisters
PENSACOLA, Fla.--One of the Scott sisters has died. Jamie Scott died in Florida from COVID-19 complications last week, said her sister Gladys.
You might remember when Gov. Haley Barbour suspended their life sentences in 2010.. The two were convicted in 1994 for an armed robbery... Read More.
James Kelly, Jr. Murder Trial: Day One
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--The court got right down to business on day one of the murder trial of James Kelly, Jr., accused of murder in the killing of Demarcus Houston, whose body was found in four feet of water in a pond in the Hope community... Read More.
Stolen Short Bus Found in Leake
2:54 a.m. – Leake Deputies responded to a call reporting a vehicle that was wrecked in a ditch on Highway 487 near Old Salem Road. No injuries were reported.
6:35 a.m. – Leake County Deputies and Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers were dispatched to the Natchez... Read More.
Hickman Confident About Nov. 23 Runoff
LOUISVILLE, Miss.--Rod Hickman is making the rounds. He hopes to be your next state senator for district 32, which includes parts of Winston county and areas east of Philadelphia.
Hickman is an attorney from Noxubee County and was one of nine candidates for the position... Read More.
