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Philadelphia Woman Sentenced for Stabbing
FROM THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE:
A Philadelphia woman was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for stabbing a man in the Pearl River community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation.
According to court documents, Telinah Kowi Tek Farve, 24, stabbed a man at... Read More.
Crash Sunday Afternoon Near Red Dog Rd
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash Sunday afternoon in Leake County.The Carthage Fire Department, EMS, Leake County Deputies, and MHP were dispatched to the two-vehicle crash that occurred near the intersection of Red Dog Rd. and Hwy 25.The cause of... Read More.
Vehicle Vandalized on Battle Bluff Rd. in Leake
A truck was reported to be vandalized on Battle Bluff Rd. near the bridges over the weekend.Leake County Deputies were called to the area at 1:15 Sunday afternoon.The vehicle was reportedly left in the area overnight after breaking down and was discovered damaged when... Read More.
Leake Academy basketball to begin postseason play Thursday
The Leake Academy boys and girls basketball teams will begin postseason play this week.
The teams will both compete in the Region 2-5A District Tournament hosted by Lamar School.
Both teams earned first round byes due to finishing second in the the regular season.
The boys team... Read More.
Car Rolls in Neshoba Co., People Run Away From Wreck
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A rollover wreck was reported Friday night in Neshoba County on County Rd. 616, just before 8 p.m.The person who called 911 reported that the passengers from the vehicle were running from the scene.The dispatcher reported the passengers were running toward Hwy. 482.The... Read More.
MBI investigating officer involved shooting after car chase through Winston and Neshoba Counties
JACKSON, Miss., - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Winston County Sheriff’s Office that occurred on January 26, 2025.A deputy with the Winston County Sheriff's Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver... Read More.
Gunshots Heard By Police in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Gunshots were believed to have been heard by Leake County deputies in the city limits of Carthage Saturday night.Deputies reported the shots to city police about 10 p.m. in an area where several shootings have happened and gunshots have been reported frequently.That was... Read More.
Grass Fires Get Out of Control Saturday
CARTHAGE, Miss.--At least two grass fires were reported Saturday afternoon in Leake County.Carthage firefighters were called for an out of control grass fire on Red Dog Rd., just after 1:30 p.m.Just after 2, Madden firefighters were called for an out of control woods fire... Read More.
National High School Football HOF announces Player of the Year Award will be named after legendary Philadelphia athlete
The National High School Football Hall Of Fame has announced that the organization's Player of the Year Award will be named after legendary Philadelphia athlete Marcus Dupree.
The former Philadelphia Tornado posted the announcement to his Facebook page Friday morning.
The award will be presented annually,... Read More.
