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20-Year-Old in Stable Condition After Accidental Shooting in Philadelphia
On Monday, August 18, 2025, at around 8:30 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded to the 200 block of Lewis Ave. where a man had reportedly been shot.
Officers arrived to find a 20-year-old Carthage man suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower leg. Aid was... Read More.
Annual Leake County Law Enforcement Supper Scheduled
The 2nd annual Leake County Law Enforcement Supper has been set for Saturday, September 20 at 6 p.m.
The event, hosted by Leake County Constables Steven "Smiley" McMillan and Steve Goodman, will be held at the Leake County Country Club.
All local law enforcement officers and... Read More.
Madden Volunteer FD receives $10,000 grant from State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council
State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up for the second year to support local volunteer fire departments with funding to secure needed equipment to help keep their responders safe and protect their communities. Through this year’s Good Neighbor Firefighter... Read More.
Two Neshoba Co. Burglary Cases Solved, ATV and Chainsaws Found
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Two Stihl chainsaws that were reported stolen Friday and a 2022 Honda Recon 250 ATV, were both found not far from each other by Neshoba County deputies.
The Honda was reported stolen from a barn on County Rd. 1113.
The chainsaws were stolen from a... Read More.
Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Vandalism Case
The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an 18-year-old in connection with two incidents of vandalism at the Stribling Center on Road 402.
Deputies were first called to the building on August 5, 2025, after the owner reported damage to the front doors. Four days... Read More.
Car Fire Reported Saturday Night
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A vehicle fire was reported Saturday night near Carthage on Hwy. 487 near Hwy. 35.
The call came in at 10:37 p.m.
The fire was reported out by 11 p.m.
No injuries were reported.
Wreck Reported Saturday Night With Injuries
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A wreck with injuries was reported Saturday night in Carthage.
The one-car wreck was reported at 7:43 p.m. on Red Dog Rd.
An ambulance was dispatched.
The people involved in the wreck were reported out of the car. The nature of the injuries was not clear... Read More.
Wreck Reported With Flipped Vehicle in Leake County
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A vehicle was reported flipped on Old Salem Rd. near Walnut Grove Saturday afternoon.
The call of a wreck with possible injuries came in just before 2 p.m.
The wreck happened in a curve, but the cause was unclear.
An ambulance was sent to the... Read More.
Woman Reported Laying in the Highway “Acting Like a Cat”
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woman was reported laying half way in the highway on Hwy. 16 in Carthage Saturday.
The call came in just before noon.
Carthage Police were told the woman was in the highway near the hospital. The person who called it in also said the... Read More.
