Local
MVA, Disturbance, and more reported.
4:15 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were asked to patrol on County Line Road when some suspicious people were seen walking.
1:54 p.m. – Carthage Fire Department, Carthage Volunteers, and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a one-vehicle crash on Cobblestone Road in Walnut Grove.... Read More.
Leake County Pair Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A Leake County pair was arrested last week on charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor. Court records and arrest records show the two were booked last Wednesday.
Christian G. Cain, 18, of Hwy. 488, Carthage, was charged with rape and statutory... Read More.
Kicks Picks Final Winner ANNOUNCED!
It was a fight to the very end for contestants playing this final week of Kicks Picks presented by Byar's Furniture of Philadelphia. Several entrants tied for the top this week with 19 correct picks! After using the tie-breaker, the winner is Chris Broyles... Read More.
AUDIO REPLAY: Pillow Academy vs Leake Academy
The Leake Academy Rebels advanced to the 5A semi-finals Friday with a big win over Pillow Academy.
You can relive that win with the audio on-demand replay of Boswell Media Sporrts' radio coverage of the game.
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.
A Curfew in Carthage: When Police Will Ask for Your Info
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A curfew has been put in place in Carthage. Mayor Maryann Vivians said the Board of Alderman voted in favor of the curfew last week.
"We have been having a problem with people going in cars and people walking through the neighborhood's that people... Read More.
Gas Prices Expected to Drop in Central Mississippi, But Not A Lot
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--You may be paying a little less for gas in central Mississippi this week. The state average has already dropped to $3.06 per gallon.
"Last week saw oil prices briefly fall back under $80 for the first time in weeks. While it wasn't enough... Read More.
Sunday – Minor MVA At The Intersection Of Red Dog Rd
1:43 am - Leake County officials responded to a light pole on fire on Highway 487 West.
8:42 am - An official responded to a minor MVA at the intersection of Red Dog Road. No injuries were reported.
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.
