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In a statement released today, the Leake County School District said it's aware of the recent arrest of one of its employees on a charge of "grooming" a child. Under state law, someone commits the crime "when such person knowingly engages in a pattern... Read More.
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Heat and humidity remain a concern locally as we head into the Fourth of July weekend. The entire local area is now under a heat advisory until Saturday evening with a heat index from 105 to 110... Read More.
Philadelphia Police were dispatched to two separate disturbance calls at two difference apartment complexes just before 4 a.m. Thursday morning.
A caller reported that around 20 people were outside Reunion Court Apartments on Frog Level Lane causing a disturbance and that some were armed and... Read More.
The Leake County School District is officially moving into a new era as Leake High School launches its first school year under the district’s realignment plan.
In its first Facebook post, the school welcomed students, families, and the community to its new official page, calling... Read More.
The upcoming Clint Black concert scheduled for July 3 at the Silver Star Convention Center at Pearl River Resort has been canceled due to a medical emergency involving the performer.
In a statement released by country music artist Clint Black, he confirmed he was hospitalized... Read More.
Mississippi Blood Services is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves as the state's blood supply has reached critically low levels, with an immediate need for donors of all blood types—especially A, B and O.
Local residents will have an opportunity to help during a... Read More.
The Mississippi Department of Revenue is reminding residents that the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday—often referred to as Tax Free Weekend—will take place Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 2026.
During the three-day period, shoppers will not pay state sales tax on qualifying clothing,... Read More.
The town of Lena will celebrate Independence Day this Saturday, July 4, with a full day of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, and fireworks. A $200 prize will be given to the most patriotic dressed child under 12 years old. No coolers or alcohol... Read More.
The City of Carthage will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary on Thursday, July 2, at Trustmark Park.
The celebration will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature a fun zone, kid’s corner, food vendors, live music, a sports zone, and special guest... Read More.
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. — Marilyn Powell of Philadelphia has been named the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year.
Powell was one of 15 finalists who performed Saturday night at The Guitar Academy in downtown Kosciusko during the competition.
Powell earned the title with the original song "Livin'... Read More.
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--The 137th Neshoba County Dair is over, and without any major incidents, said Sheriff Eric Clark.
Though a few minor incidents of theft and at least one lost child were reported, no one was reported hurt and Clark made a Facebook post commending the... Read More.
Two Leflore County residents have been charged in connection with a shoplifting spree that spanned multiple businesses in Carthage and Leake County as well as one in Lexington.
The Carthage Police Department responded to a call reporting shoplifting at a local grocery store Saturday. A... Read More.
The final round of the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year competition takes place tonight in Kosciusko.
Fifteen finalists from across Mississippi will perform their original songs live at The Guitar Academy, competing for the title of Mississippi Songwriter of the Year and a $2,000... Read More.
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