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More severe weather is moving through Mississippi early this morning. The local area could see damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain with tornadoes possible. There's a Level-2 "slight" risk of severe storms. More severe weather will be possible locally on Sunday with a... Read More.
The animal rights organization, PETA, brought its “Hell on Wheels Pig Company” pig transport display to Carthage on Friday, April 24.
The truck was set up around noon near the Bakery and Cafe, featuring large graphics depicting pigs being transported to slaughter. Audio of squealing... Read More.
The Leake County Sheriff's Office is investigating reports of gunshots heard just after midnight on Tuesday, April 22, near Dr. Brantley Road near the Madden Country Store.
Two callers alerted authorities after hearing what was described as around 10 rapid-fire gunshots. One caller also reported... Read More.
A stolen vehicle was recovered Monday, April 20, 2026, following a high-speed, multi-agency pursuit spanning Leake and Neshoba counties.
According to authorities, a maroon 2017 Toyota Corolla was reported stolen from the Marathon gas station on Holland Avenue in Philadelphia just before 5 p.m. The... Read More.
Brian Montgomery — Walnut Grove Police Chief Kevin Polk joined B-MO in the MO’rning to promote the first annual “South of the River Crawfest,” happening Saturday, April 25. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roux Field and will feature live... Read More.
The Leake Academy Rebels varsity baseball team returned home to Madden tonight to host the Generals of Washington School from Greenville. The Generals opened the top of the 1st inning scoring 6 runs to take an early lead. Washington would add one run in... Read More.
Geyser Falls Water Theme Park will officially open for the 2026 summer season on Saturday, May 16.
The water park features 23 acres of attractions, including 13 water slides, a six-story freefall speed slide, a large wave pool, a lazy river, a four-lane racing slide,... Read More.
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office spent time with the community through outreach and fellowship events in Carthage last week.
Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson, along with investigators Ray and Hardy, visited Leake Academy on Thursday, April 16. During their visit, they spoke with students about littering... Read More.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) is warning residents about a fraudulent text message currently circulating that falsely claims to be from the Driver Service Bureau (DSB).
According to MDPS, the message is part of a scam and is not connected in any way... Read More.
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A man who was captured in 1942 by Japanese forces in the Phillipines, and died at the Cabanatuan Prison Camp, was buried Friday in Philadelphia.
U.S. Army Air Corps Tech Edwin Ross was buried at Cedarlawn Cemetery.
Ross survived the Bataan death march, but died... Read More.
Country music legend Marty Stuart is inviting the public to an afternoon of music, art, and storytelling right in the heart of his hometown.
On Saturday, April 25th, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Stuart and distinguished guests will lead a guided journey through downtown Philadelphia... Read More.




