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Wednesday (May 7) is deadline to have your REAL ID
JACKSON, Miss., -Time is running out for Mississippi residents to obtain a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card before the federal enforcement deadline of May 7, 2025
After that date, individuals will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card to board commercial... Read More.
High Speed Chase Ends in Arrest Sunday in Leake
Marion Bell, 43, of Philadelphia was arrested Sunday evening following a high-speed chase involving Choctaw Police and Leake County Sheriff's Deputies.
The pursuit began when Choctaw officers attempted a traffic stop, and the suspect fled westbound on Hwy 16 toward Leake County.
Leake Deputies joined the... Read More.
Honda Accord Stolen in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A 2017 white Honda Accord was stolen in Philadelphia Saturday.
According to a BOLO message, or Be On the Lookout, which was dispatched to all area law enforcement Saturday evening, the theft occurred at the Philly Popeyes about 3:40 p.m.
The driver of the car... Read More.
Carthage Police Deal With Crowd Control at ER
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Following a murder in Carthage and a stabbing in Edinburg, Carthage Police had to be called to Baptist Leake Emergency Room for crowd control.
That call was Friday about 7 p.m.
An officer on the scene advised other officers that some people at the hospital... Read More.
Stabbing Reported Friday Afternoon in Edinburg
EDINBURG, Miss.--A stabbing was reported Friday afternoon about 5:15 at the "houses on stilts" in Edinburg. Leake County deputies responded.
The man who was reported to have done the stabbing was walking away from the scene wearing a black shirt and tan shorts.
He was described... Read More.
Arrest Made in Carthage Shooting Outside Discount Depot
An arrest has been made in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Aquarion Conecin of Leake County.
The shooting happened outside Discount Depot in Carthage on Friday, May 2 around 5:30 p.m.
Carthage Police have charged 27-year-old Leonard Black of Carthage with Murder in the... Read More.
Fatal Shooting Friday Evening at Carthage Convenience Store
The young man who died in the shooting at Discount Depot Friday evening has been identified as 18-year-old Aqurion Conecin of Leake County.
An 18-year-old male is dead following a shooting outside Discount Depot in Carthage on Friday, May 2nd.
Authorities say no suspect has been... Read More.
Police Searching for Two Believed to Be Involved in Deadly Shooting
The Carthage Police Department needs your help locating two individuals who were seen in the vehicle pictured above who may be connected to the recent shooting in Carthage.
A reward of up to $2,500 is offered for information that leads to an arrest.
If you... Read More.
