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Leake First Responders Kept Busy Monday
Leake County emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle wreck on Hwy 16 E near Lobutcha just after 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. One lane was temporarily blocked, but no injuries were reported.
Later, officers & deputies were asked to investigate smoke that was spotted... Read More.
Multiple Crashes Monday in Neshoba
Neshoba County deputies and Philadelphia Police responded to multiple vehicle crashes on Monday, February 10, with no reported injuries.
Neshoba Deputies responded to a crash at 7:15 a.m. on County Road 505, involving two vehicles. No injuries were reported.
At 11:30 a.m., Philadelphia Police responded to... Read More.
Drowning Sunday in Leake County
Leake County authorities have confirmed the drowning of 43-year-old John Daniel Fanning on Sunday afternoon.
The incident occurred in a pond behind a residence on Reformation Road.
Despite efforts by a family member and first responders, Fanning could not be revived.
According to Leake County Coroner Earl... Read More.
Man Arrested for Attempted Car Break-Ins in Philadelphia
An off-duty Philadelphia Police officer spotted a man attempting to open car doors in the Walmart parking lot on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 7 p.m.
The suspect, later identified as Timmy Eichelberger of Noxapater, was seen using his t-shirt to avoid leaving fingerprints while... Read More.
Lena Home Lost in Fire Sunday Morning
A home on Sweetwater Circle was completely destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
The Lena Volunteer Fire Department and Leake County Correctional firemen responded to the blaze at 7:40 a.m. on February 9.
The house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
Fortunately, no injuries... Read More.
Carthage Woman Dies in Madison County Wreck
CANTON, Miss.--A woman from Carthage died in a head-on wreck with a Peterbilt truck Saturday on Hwy. 16 in Madison County.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the wreck happened near Ratliff Rd. about 5 p.m.
Ashley Stephens, 40, of Carthage, and her passenger, Johnnie Luckett, 70,... Read More.
Semi Hits Car in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A semi truck hit a Nissan Altima in Philadelphia Friday afternoon about 5:15.
The wreck happened in front of the Philly Walmart at the intersection. Police communication indicated that the driver of the 18-wheeler may not have known they hit a car and kept... Read More.
Leake Central names new head football coach
Leake Central High School has hired Patrick Garvin as its new head football coach.
The school made the announcement Sunday morning in a Facebook post.
Garvin has a 24-year coaching career coaching at the collegiate and high school level, with his most recent stop being Louisville... Read More.
