Tuesday Was Busy for Law Enforcement in Leake

Law enforcement and emergency crews responded to several incidents throughout Tuesday, February 18. Carthage Police were called to a residence on N. Jordan St. just before 1 a.m. after a homeowner reported hearing loud noises. Officers checked the area but found no suspicious activity. At 5:47... Read More.
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Four-Vehicle Crash in Neshoba Monday Morning

A four-vehicle crash occurred on Hwy 16 W near County Road 547 early this morning at 6:25 a.m. The collision reportedly involved a concrete pump truck, a Choctaw Police Department patrol car, a pickup truck, and a school bus carrying around a dozen children. Thankfully,... Read More.
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Mobile Home Destroyed in Leake County Fire

A mobile home was lost in a fire Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Leake County on Rosewood Rd. The Carthage Fire Department and Leake County Correctional firefighters responded to the fire that had reportedly already engulfed the home. Firefighters worked to get the blaze under control... Read More.
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Books Donated to Mid-Mississippi Regional Library Systems

Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System (MMRLS) recently received a donation from Johnny Boswell, who contributed six copies of "On the Trail of Billy the Kid" by Lori Ann Goodloe. The books will be distributed to MMRLS libraries in Attala, Holmes, Leake, Montgomery, and Winston counties. Mid-Mississippi Regional... Read More.
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Leake First Responders Kept Busy Monday

Leake County emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle wreck on Hwy 16 E near Lobutcha just after 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. One lane was temporarily blocked, but no injuries were reported. Later, officers & deputies were asked to investigate smoke that was spotted... Read More.
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Multiple Crashes Monday in Neshoba

Neshoba County deputies and Philadelphia Police responded to multiple vehicle crashes on Monday, February 10, with no reported injuries. Neshoba Deputies responded to a crash at 7:15 a.m. on County Road 505, involving two vehicles. No injuries were reported. At 11:30 a.m., Philadelphia Police responded to... Read More.
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Drowning Sunday in Leake County

Leake County authorities have confirmed the drowning of 43-year-old John Daniel Fanning on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred in a pond behind a residence on Reformation Road. Despite efforts by a family member and first responders, Fanning could not be revived. According to Leake County Coroner Earl... Read More.
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Lena Home Lost in Fire Sunday Morning

A home on Sweetwater Circle was completely destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning. The Lena Volunteer Fire Department and Leake County Correctional firemen responded to the blaze at 7:40 a.m. on February 9. The house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Fortunately, no injuries... Read More.
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Multiple Crashes Thursday in Carthage

Carthage emergency crews responded to multiple incidents on Thursday. At 2:30 p.m., Carthage Police, EMS, and the Fire Department were called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hwy 16 E and E Franklin St. No major injuries were reported, but both vehicles were... Read More.
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Multiple Crashes and Disturbance Reported Monday in Leake

Leake County first responders were dispatched to several incidents on Monday, Feb. 3. Deputies, EMS, and MHP were called to a two-vehicle crash just after 1 a.m. on Hwy 16 E near McAfee Rd. Multiple individuals were transported by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. A disturbance involving... Read More.
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