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Trailer Stolen in Leake County
On Monday at 5:15pm, officers were requested to a residence on Drysdale Road where the property owner said that he had returned to his property and found a trailer missing.
Disturbances at Businesses on Monday
Monday, November 28, 2022
At 12:39 am, Carthage Police were called to Burger King for someone in the parking lot that an employee thought may cause a disturbance.
At 5:41pm, deputies were requested to the Williamsville Dollar General where the caller said they have video... Read More.
Tornado Threat Upgraded for Portions of Local Area
The National Weather Service now has part of this area under a Level-4 "moderate" risk of tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail for tomorrow. The next-to-the-highest threat level includes Attala and northwestern Leake County with the rest of Leake and all of Neshoba County... Read More.
Kosciusko woman dies in Leake County wreck on Thanksgiving Day
A Thanksgiving Day wreck in Leake County claimed the life of a Kosciusko woman.
According to a report from the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the victim was identified as 28-year-old Shaniqueva Bush.
In total, six people died on Mississippi highways over the Thanksgiving holidays.
The other fatal wrecks... Read More.
Sebastopol Fire Department Shares Christmas Tree Safety Tips
The Sebastopol Fire Department recently shared the following tips to prevent Christmas tree related fires.
For live trees, check for freshness and avoid purchasing dry trees. For artificial trees, look for the label "Fire Resistant".
Place tree at least 3 feet away from... Read More.
Boswell Media’s Breck Riley to join statewide broadcast of MHSAA state championships
Boswell Media's Breck Riley will join some of Mississippi best radio broadcasters for a statewide broadcast of the MHSAA Football State Championships.
Riley will serve as host of The Raising Cane's Tailgate Show... Read More.
Today in Carthage: City of Carthage Lighting of The Park and Downtown
The Lighting of Trustmark Park and Downtown Carthage is today.
Festivities will begin at 5 pm with live local performances, food trucks, train rides, and games. There will be a special appearance from The Grinch.
The reading of the Christmas Tree Story will be at 6:30... Read More.
Carthage Police Department Collecting Dog Food Donations for Local Animal Rescue
The Carthage Police Department has partnered with Remo’s Rescue, a local nonprofit animal rescue, to collect dog food for the many animals in their care.
“All you have to do is buy the dog food and drop it off at Carthage Police Department. We’ll make... Read More.
Watch for Deer: Car Crash in Leake
Friday, November 25, 2022
7:44 a.m. – Leake Deputies and EMS responded to a one-vehicle accident on Waggoner Rd near the intersection of Stevens Rd. The accident occurred when some deer ran out in front of the vehicle. No injuries were reported.
7:47 a.m. –... Read More.
Thanksgiving Day Calls in Leake, Mostly Disturbances
Thursday, November 24, 2022
At 1:56 a.m., MS HWY Patrol and Leake Deputies were dispatched to an accident on Hwy 25 near Robinson Rd. A truck was in the ditch in front of the Double C Feed store at Renfroe. No injuries were reported.
At... Read More.
Bulldogs win annual Battle for the Golden Egg
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State coach Mike Leach admitted the Egg Bowl series with Ole Miss ranks among the nation’s elite rivalries in unpredictability.
“Both sides let the other think they’d won it,” Leach said. “It was erratic on both sides. Just about the... Read More.
Carthage and Leake Officials Kept Busy with Several Calls the Day Before Thanksgiving
On Wednesday, November 23rd at approximately 11:55 p.m., Leake County Deputies, Barnes Volunteer Fire Department, EMS, and MS Hwy Patrol were dispatched to a crash on Hwy 35 N near Singleton. One vehicle left the roadway, went into the ditch, and struck a tree.... Read More.
Thanksgiving Travel? Expect Troopers and Cheaper Gas
If you're hitting the road for Thanksgiving, expect to see more state troopers and gas prices that are lower than what we're paying locally. The Highway Patrol say troopers will be out in force through Sunday night, setting up safety checkpoints to look for... Read More.
MSDH: Flu Activity Eases But Still High
The public health district which includes Attala County has the highest level of flu activity in Mississippi. The State Health Department's most recent numbers show 28 per cent of the patients going to doctors' offices in the nine-county district had flu-like illnesses, down from... Read More.
Disturbance Reports in Leake County
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
7:14 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call from a business at the intersection of East Water St and South Van Buren St reporting that a man threw a large rock at the building. The man was located and... Read More.
