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Shop Local, Says New Leake Co. Main Street Chamber Director
CARTHAGE, Miss.--You may not even realize what you can buy in Carthage and Leake County. Dakota Killingsworth would like for you to know before you drive to Jackson or go online to shop. She's the new director of the Leake County Main Street Chamber.
"I... Read More.
Woman Missing East of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--When Miss Molly Ruth Netherland was last seen sitting on her front porch in Kemper County, Thursday, she was talking about going to Pascagoula to get some papers. Then, she left, apparently.
Netherland has dementia and lived in Pascagoula 15 years ago.
“The dog indicated... Read More.
Three COVID Deaths Reported in Central Mississippi
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--Three people were reported dead from COVID in central Mississippi over the weekend, according to the Mississippi Dept. of Health.
Those deaths included two people in Attala County and one person in Holmes County.
Totals over the weekend were down from what they were last... Read More.
Reckless Driver On Hwy 16 W
9:31 am - Leake County officials responded to a reckless driver on Highway 16 West.
Former Philadelphia High School Football Player Dies After East Central Game
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A former Philadelphia High School football player died Thursday night after the East Central-East Mississippi game. Jalen Leavey was currently a student at East Central. He died after collapsing on the East Central campus. He had performed as part of the East Central... Read More.
The Main Street Chamber of Leake County is Moving
The Main Street Chamber is moving. But not too far..they will still be located on the square!
Dakota Killingsworth, Director of The Main Street Chamber of Leake County says the following about the exciting move.
"The Main Street Chamber of Leake County has moved to a... Read More.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Leake County
The Leake County Sheriff's Department is participating in a nationwide campaign focusing on impaired drivers. The public will see an increase in patrol, traffic stops and safety check points. This began August 20th and will continue through September 6th. Officers are focusing on getting... Read More.
Vaccine Hesitancy Not Just a Rural Thing
CARTHAGE, Miss.--The coronavirus vaccine is available for teenagers in Mississippi, but some parents are not prone to let them have the shot.
The president of the American Federation of Teachers, said she believes, after visiting school districts across America in both rural and urban areas,... Read More.
Coronavirus Blamed For Another Central Miss. Death
STATE WIDE--Mississippi reported 3,850 new coronavirus cases over the past day, with 17 more deaths. One of those deaths was in central Mississippi, in Scott County.
The Miss. Dept. of Health said that 97 percent of the new cases were reported in people who had... Read More.
Three People Arrested This Week for Meth Dealing in Neshoba County
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Meth has been a big problem lately in Neshoba County and Sheriff Eric Clark has promised to try and cut down on it. He said three more people were arrested this week and charged with dealing.
William Sciple, 46, and Roventay Peden, 38, of... Read More.
EC Warriors drop Season Opener to EMCC Lions 32-7
The East Central Community College Warriors began the 2021 Football season with a road trip to Scooba to play the Lions of East Mississippi Community College. The Lions would win the game by the final score of 32-7. The Lions started slow and built... Read More.
