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Parents Report Attempted Abduction in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--An attempted abduction was reported by parents at Northside Park in Philadelphia Friday afternoon.The call to police was just before 5:30 p.m. The caller said a Black male, wearing a black t-shirt and brown shorts had tried to take a 10-year-old girl from... Read More.
Car Fire Gets Close to House Near Thomastown
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A fire involving an unoccupied car was close to a house early Saturday afternoon near Thomastown.The fire was called in just after noon on Tracey Rd.Once Thomastown firefighters got there they immediately called for backup from Carthage and Leake County firefighters, saying that... Read More.
Former Scott County Teacher Charged With Sexual Battery of a Minor
MORTON, Miss.--A former Lake Middle School teacher has been arrested and charged with sexual battery of a minor by a person in authority.Mark Jones, 47, faces seven counts of that charge after a report was filed Aug. 17, and a subsequent forensic interview of... Read More.
LA goes LEO
A combination of space technology, digital technology, and some old-fashioned muscle will all be a part of Friday night’s Leake Academy football broadcast.Boswell Media Sports began audio streaming in 2006 and video streaming in 2016. Breck Riley of Boswell Media says, "We are now... Read More.
Central Electric’s Power Restoration Complete
As Hurricane Francine passed through our service area, Central Electric Power Association
(CEPA) had over 5,300 members without power due to strong winds and heavy rain.
Restoration efforts began as CEPA promptly mobilized their field operations staff.As of 8:00 p.m. on September 12th, all members that... Read More.
NWS on Francine: We Were Lucky
A Philadelphia church lost its steeple as Francine swept through Thursday. (Photo credit: Neshoba Baptist Association) What's left of Francine is expected to dissipate in Arkansas today. And it's pretty clear now that Mississippi dodged a bullet. While there was some damage across the state,... Read More.
Central Electric Reports Outages throughout Its Service Area
As Hurricane Francine passed through our service area early this morning, Central Electric
Power Association (CEPA) had over 5,300 members without power due to strong winds and
heavy rain. Restoration efforts began as CEPA promptly mobilized their field operations staff.As of 5:00 p.m., Central Electric has... Read More.
Francine Heads North, Power Restoration Continues
Tropical Depression Francine is moving into north Mississippi this afternoon but a wind advisory remains in effect until 7 pm for much of the state including the local area. Gusts up to 35 miles an hour are possible on the back side the tropical... Read More.
Photo Gallery: Neshoba County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Raises $15,000 at Inaugural Cornhole and Kickball Tournament
The Neshoba County Deputy Sheriff's Association hosted its first-ever Cornhole and Kickball Tournament, drawing around 500 attendees and raising approximately $15,000.The event featured live music, food trucks, bounce houses, and more for the community to enjoy.In the Kickball Tournament, Team "Strictly Business" claimed 1st... Read More.
