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Car Hits Tree in Neshoba County
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A tree was reported down Friday night in Neshoba County. When a deputy was sent to see about it, he found a car had hit the tree.
The call for the downed tree was initially just before 9 p.m. on Hwy. 15 at County... Read More.
Car Hits Tree on Natchez Trace Parkway
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A car was reported to dispatchers to have hit a tree on the Natchez Trace Parkway Friday night in Leake County.
That wreck was reported shortly after 11:20 p.m. The location was north of the intersection with Hwy. 16.
There were injuries reported in the... Read More.
Wreck With Injuries in Leake Co. Friday Evening
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A wreck with at least one injury was reported Friday evening in Leake County near Carthage.
That was called in to the dispatch center just after 5 p.m. on Hwy. 16 west near Cedar Hill Loop.
Two cars were involved and one woman called police... Read More.
Leake Academy Splits Games with Tri-County
The Leake Academy basketball teams traveled to Flora this afternoon to play district games with the Rebels of Tri-County Academy. The varsity Lady Rebels improved their season record to 22-4 overall and 6-0 in district play with a 45 point victory over the Tri-County... Read More.
Tornado Touchdown Confirmed Near Leake-Madison Line
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touchdown Friday morning in an area near Highway 43 close to the Leake-Madison county line. NWS reported a "tornado debris signature" on its radar as the storm passed over Matlock Road near the Revive community. A... Read More.
Blood Drive Hosted By The Philadelphia/Neshoba County Career Tech Center
Philadelphia/Neshoba County Career Tech Center
Blood Drive-Mississippi Blood Services
Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:00am-2:00pm
$10 Visa to Donors
(see attached photo)
Submitted by Doug Kelley.
Planned temporary power outage at Silver Star Hotel & Casino for power plant upgrade
CHOCTAW, MS (January 9, 2026) – As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the guest experience and complete the Power Plant upgrade project, Silver Star Hotel & Casino will undergo a partial power outage Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Please note... Read More.
Leake Academy basketball games postponed/cancelled due to weather
Leake Academy has rescheduled a few upcoming basketball games due to the anticpated severe weather expected to move through the state this weekend.
Friday's games against Tri County Academy have been postponed until Saturday, January 10, with the day’s schedule starting at 1:00 p.m. with... Read More.
