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Leake County’s Oktoberfest This Saturday at McMillan Park
Leake County’s annual Oktoberfest celebration is set for this Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McMillan Park on Highway 16 East.
The event will feature a pickleball tournament, petting zoo, local vendors, and food trucks offering a variety of treats and... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show – Thursday, October 16
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens recaps the game against Oak Hill and previews this week's game with Riverfield.
The SouthGroup Insurance Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursday mornings at 7:35 am.
The... Read More.
Neshoba Woman Arrested After Admitting She Set Fire to a Vacant Home
A 61-year-old Neshoba County woman was arrested Tuesday, October 14, and charged with arson and disorderly conduct after admitting to setting fire to a vacant property on County Road 402.
Authorities say Caroline Carter told them she was “tired of seeing the house,” which was... Read More.
Sheriff Provides Details of Jail Bond Scam
People eager to get a family member out of jail are becoming victims of a scam involving someone impersonating a law enforcement officer who calls asking for money for the inmate’s bond or to get them into a pre-trial diversion program or maybe to... Read More.
Shooting Reported on Hwy 487 in Leake Under Investigation
A shooting was reported in Leake County Monday evening around 7:20 p.m. on Hwy 487.
A person in a truck allegedly fired two shots at another vehicle while traveling on the highway.
Because the incident occurred on the highway, Mississippi Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
Deputies,... Read More.
Jack & Sally Couples Golf Tournament This Saturday in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Country Club will host the Jack & Sally Couples Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 18 at 1 p.m.
The entry is $160 per couple, and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Click here for more details.
The event is... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning After Phone Scam
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public after scammers once again used their name to deceive a local resident out of $5,000.
Authorities stress that the Sheriff’s Office will never request payment over the phone or ask anyone to buy gift cards or... Read More.
