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Minor Crash Reported in Carthage Wednesday Afternoon
A two-vehicle crash occurred Wednesday, July 9, at 2:24 p.m. on Hwy 35 S near Pleasant Hill Road.
Leake County Deputies, Carthage Firefighters, and EMS were dispatched to the scene. Deputies reported no injuries, and EMS response was canceled.
At least one vehicle was towed, and... Read More.
Make-A-Wish® Mississippi and Boswell Media to Reveal Wishes for Two Local Children
KOSCIUSKO, MS — Make-A-Wish® Mississippi has partnered with Boswell Media to grant the heartfelt wishes of two incredible children — Waylon, a 4-year-old boy from Carthage, and Addyson, a 9-year-old girl from Ethel. Waylon’s one true wish is to go to Walt Disney World®... Read More.
Counterfeit Drug Bust in Philadelphia
A counterfeit drug manufacturing operation has been broken up in Philadelphia. A search of a suspect’s home found over 600 pills which were made to look like legal pharmaceuticals including hydrocodone and Percocet. Police and Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics agents also recovered fake Tylenol... Read More.
Thomastown Baptist Church to Host Vacation Bible School
Thomastown Baptist Church will host its Wonder Junction Vacation Bible School on Saturday, July 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The event is open to children ages 4 through those who have just completed 6th grade.
For more information or to register, contact Misty Moore... Read More.
Woman Charged with Credit Card Fraud in Leake County
Bridgette Scott was arrested on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and charged with two counts of credit card fraud.
Authorities say Scott allegedly used a debit card to make purchases totaling over $600 while the card’s owner was hospitalized and unable to use it.
The bank flagged... Read More.
Leake County Man Arrested on Sexual Battery Charges Involving Minor
A 20-year-old Leake County man has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor.
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Leake County Sheriff's Office received a report concerning a possible sexual abuse situation involving a minor child and Cameron Lee,... Read More.
Posey Named Circuit Judge for Leake, Neshoba, Newton and Scott Counties
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Christopher M. Posey of Philadelphia to the Office of the Circuit Judge for the 8th Circuit Court District, which covers Leake, Neshoba, Newton, and Scott Counties. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of the... Read More.
Neshoba Deputies Deal With Teenager With Knife
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Neshoba County deputies were called to deal with a teenager with a knife Friday night.
The call was on Hwy. 21 south, just before 8 p.m.
The teenaged girl was reported to be walking around threatening people with a knife. Deputies stated they had dealt... Read More.
