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Child Abuse Reported in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A child abuse incident was reported Friday evening in Philadelphia.
A caller to police dispatch said her children witnessed a woman break a broomstick across a child who appeared to be about 12 years old at a trailer park on Sistrunk Ave.
The woman was... Read More.
Woman Reports Being Run Off the Road and Into a Tree
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woman reported being run off the road Saturday afternoon on Galilee Rd. near Carthage.
That was just after 1 p.m.
The woman said the vehicle that ran her off the road was a big black truck. She hit a tree, but told dispatchers she... Read More.
Woods Fire Reported on Red Dog Rd. Saturday
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Several fire trucks were called out to fight a woods fire on Red Dog Rd. Saturday just before 12:30.
Once trucks were on the scene, they notified the Mississippi Forestry Commission they were needed.
Several Calls About Suspicious People in Leake Co.
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Several calls came in to dispatchers in Leake County Friday night about suspicious people.
The calls were all around the same time, 9:30 p.m.
At least two of the calls were for a suspicious man and truck on Drysdale Rd., near Hwy. 16, west of... Read More.
Leake Academy Wins Big Over Union High School 47-8
The Leake Academy Rebels faced off against the Union Yellow Jackets at home this Friday evening.
Rebels scored early and led the Yellow Jackets 8-0 in the first quarter. Union trailed Leake Academy 27-8 at halftime. With a final score of 47-8, Leake Academy is... Read More.
Ron Etheridge crowned 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year
Ron Etheridge from Brandon, MS has been named the 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year.
Etheridge was one of fifteen finalists to perform Saturday night at the historic Ellis Theater in downtown Philadelphia, where the contest was held.
Etheridge won the 2024 Songwriter of the Year... Read More.
