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LCSO Employees Charged with DUI
Two employees of the Leake County Sheriff's Department-- one of whom is no longer employed there-- are facing DUI charges in Philadelphia. Police Chief Eric Lyons says the arrests were made separately a few... Read More.
Missing Carthage Woman Found Safe
The Leake County Sheriff's Department says a missing Carthage woman, Tori Chipley, has been found safe.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 23-year-old Tori Chipley of Carthage, Leake... Read More.
Former HCC and Ethel Tiger baseball player signs with Emmanuel College in Georgia
Former Holmes Community College Bulldog Hayden Beall has signed a national letter of intent with the Emmanuel College Lions in Franklin Springs, Ga.
Emmanuel College plays in the Conference Carolinas Conference.
Beall, an infielder from... Read More.
Moore named new Kosciusko softball interim head coach
Wade Moore has been named the interim head coach for the Kosciusko High School softball team.
Moore has served as the team's assistant coach for the past three seasons.
"Due to the late nature of the... Read More.
Grady Stanley Still Missing, Kosciusko Police Need Your Assistance
Kosciusko Police Department is asking that anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Mr. Grady Stanley please contact the police department at 662-289-3131.
Mr. Stanley was reported missing on June 9, 2023. He was last... Read More.
Video: Kosciusko hosts area schools for 7-on-7 scrimmages
The Kosciusko Whippets hosted several area schools at Landrum Field Tuesday morning.
Schools attending were Eupora, Pisgah, Nanih Waiya, and Starkville Academy.
Each team took turns facing off in 7-on-7 drills, pitting the offense vs defense.
Kosciusko... Read More.
Soil and Water District Secretary Accused of Embezzlement
A former employee of the Holmes County Soil and Water Conservation District is facing embezzlement charges. Melissa Upchurch is accused of using her position as secretary to issue and deposit district checks into her... Read More.
Former Ole Miss Rebel named Holmes CC defensive coordinator/linebackers coach
*Story by Steve Diffey with Holmesathletics.com.
Philadelphia native and former Ole Miss Rebel C.J. Johnson has joined the Holmes Community College Bulldog Football coaching staff as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
Johnson comes to Holmes... Read More.
Minute with the Mayor – June 21, 2023
This week on Minute with the Mayor: Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle recaps Tuesday night’s meeting of the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen.
Jasper Tornado May Be State’s Strongest June Storm Ever
The National Weather Service says Sunday night's storms produced at least 11 tornadoes in Mississippi. The strongest was the one that hit Jasper County with winds estimated at 150 miles an hour, killing one... Read More.





