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MHP Out in Force During the Holiday Weekend
Expect to see some Highway Patrol safety checkpoints and increased patrols as you travel in Mississippi during the Labor Day weekend. Trooper First Class Jose Watson says they'll be looking for impaired drivers and people going too fast..."We'll be out trying to discourage speeders... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – Thursday, August 29
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses the Jackson Academy game and previews the upcoming matchup with Starkville Academy.
Leake County First Responders Tackle Multiple Incidents Tuesday Afternoon
On Tuesday afternoon, Leake County emergency services were busy responding to several incidents. Deputies, EMS, and Thomastown Volunteers were called to a one-vehicle crash on Waggoner Road where the vehicle had flipped over, though no injuries were reported.Meanwhile, the Carthage Fire Department, assisted by... Read More.
Chief Lyons Update on Philadelphia Shooting Suspect
Philadelphia Police Chief Eric Lyons has revealed new details in the investigation into recent shootings, where a gunman fired at passing vehicles. Investigators have been working with multiple agencies including the U.S. Attorney Generals Office, Homeland Security, and U.S. Prosecutors.The suspect, initially identified... Read More.
Video: Water’s Truck and Trailer Expands to Service Electric Buses
Water’s Truck and Trailer now offers services for electric buses, having recently installed a specialized lift and charging stations.The electrical hub for charging the buses was constructed by Dusty Pee and Wamble's Machine Shop and Equipment Rental, with the electrical work being completed by... Read More.
Sheriff’s Office Recovers Stolen Equipment
A local water association's stolen excavator has been recovered in Leake County along with the stolen trailer the thieves used to haul it away. Sheriff Randy Atkinson says the machine and the trailer were found Monday in the St. Ann community northwest of Carthage. ... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson Releases Statement Regarding Duarte and Walker Deaths
The Leake County Sheriff's Office sent the following media release regarding a recent incident on Hwy 488 in Leake County:"On 24 August, 2024, at around 3:58, Leake County Deputies were dispatched the 7180 Hwy 488, in the Freetrade Community. The caller advised that... Read More.
Burn Bans Posted for Some Local Counties
The danger of wildfires continues. Locally, three counties are now under burn bans. The Mississippi Forestry Commission says the burn ban for Winston County has been in effect since last Thursday. The one for Montgomery County took effect Sunday and Carroll County went under... Read More.
