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Former MBCI Elected Official Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud
A former elected official for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud. Prosecutors say 46-year-old Randy Lamar Anderson of Conehatta forged hotel bills and receipts and submitted them to the tribal government for reimbursement. They say this happened... Read More.
Carthage – Joiful Hair Salon Celebrates Ribbon Cutting And Grand Opening Today, And You Are Invited
The Main Street Chamber of Leake County invites you to the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Joiful Hair Salon. The ribbon cutting will begin at 1pm and the grand opening continues throughout the afternoon until 5pm. There will be gift drawings throughout the... Read More.
Martha Louise Savell Has Been Found Alive And Is Safe
Martha Louise Savell is alive and safe. According to the Leake County Sheriff's Department she has been reunited with family. The 80 year old first went missing back on October 13th. Her vehicle had been spotted several times before she was located. We will... Read More.
Additional Murder Arrest and Charge In Tyler Gunn Shooting Death
Another murder arrest and charge has been made in Leake county. According to the Leake County Sheriff's office, Ms. Dannie Hopkins has been arrested and charged with Murder in the shooting death of Tyler Gunn. The shooting took place late in the evening of... Read More.
Today In History, Wednesday, December 9th
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 9, the 344th day of 2020. There are 22 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Dec. 9, 2000, the U-S Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt in the Florida vote count on which Al Gore pinned his... Read More.
Neshoba General Blood Drive is Today
The Neshoba General Christmas Blood Drive is today. According to Hospital officials 2 donor buses will be parked in the front parking area from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm to expedite the process. "We realize that everyone is extremely busy and that by maybe... Read More.
First Financial Bank to Give Away “World’s Largest Christmas Stocking”
First Financial Bank has announced it's "World’s Largest Christmas Stocking Giveaway." And you can win it.
*Enter on FFB's Facebook Page December 7 - December 14. One winner will be randomly selected per market. (Markets include: Union County, Northeast Arkansas, Mena, Little Rock, Carthage, Senatobia)
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MBI Conducts Undercover Human Trafficking Operation In Pearl, Arrests 5
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations conducted an undercover human trafficking operation in Pearl on December 3rd. The operation resulted in the arrests of 5 people who were charged with procuring sexual servitude of a minor and exploitation of a child.
The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics,... Read More.
