Carthage City Hall to close for President’s Day
Carthage City Hall will close at noon Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 and all day on the following Monday in observance of President's Day.
Author: Ashlee Davis
Leake Extension Office offers hunter’s education course
A hunter's education course will be held at the Leake County Extension Office on Saturday, February 17, 2024. The class begins at 8 a.m.
You must preregister for the class. You can do so by clicking here.
For any questions or more information, contact Vickie... Read More.
Carthage man injured in midnight shooting
A Carthage man was shot just after midnight on Monday, February 12, 2024 in the area of the Central MS Mobile Home Park on Dickens St.
Multiple callers reported hearing shots fired in the area and at least one caller claimed to have seen someone... Read More.
Several fires reported in Leake County over the weekend
Carthage Fire Chief, Lonzo Jones tells Kicks 96 News that there were several fires and a gasoline leak reported in Carthage and Leake County over this rainy weekend. No one was injured in any of the fires.
On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at approximately... Read More.
Several arrests made recently in Leake County and more expected
The Leake County Sheriff's Office announced more than 30 arrests in the following press release (see full post and video at the bottom):
On February 8th, 2024 Leake County Sheriff’s Office and the Carthage Police Department in a collaborative effort with federal, state, and local... Read More.
The Main Street Chamber of Leake County presents new board
The Main Street Chamber of Leake County has named their 2024 board members.
Dakota Presley - Director
Dakota Killingsworth - President
Jon Mark Smith - Vice President
Christie Wilcox - Treasurer
Teresa Withers - Secretary
Sheila Wall
Amanda Parker
Torris Powers
Brandon Estes
Robert... Read More.
UPDATE: Found: Autumn A. Stanley – Philadelphia, MS
Update:
Missing juvenile, Autumn A. Stanley has been found safe and is back home with family.
Autumn A. Stanley is pictured above and was last seen on the evening of Sunday, February 4, 2024. She is reported to have left her home heading toward Philly Express. ... Read More.
Kosciusko Police release statement regarding double homicide
Kosciusko Police have released the following statement regarding the shooting deaths of two Kosciusko teens:
"At approximately 7:21 p.m., Kosciusko Police were dispatched to a residence on S. East St. near the corner of Gilliland St. for reports of two people with gunshot wounds. The... Read More.
Homicide in Kosciusko
Update:
Communications received a call at approximately 7:21 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2024 reporting that two people were shot on South East Street in Kosciusko.
Kosciusko Police, EMS, and Attala Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.
It does appear that the two people who were shot... Read More.
Photo Gallery: Boys Powerlifting Friday at Attala County Coliseum
Boys powerlifting teams from several schools gathered at the Attala County Coliseum on Friday for day two of Super Whippet Weekend.
Kosciusko, Leake Central, Choctaw Central, Louisville, Newton County, Caledonia, Houston, NE Lauderdale, and West Lauderdale boys were all in attendance.
Click here for the... Read More.
Photo Gallery: Girl’s Powerlifting Thursday at Attala County Coliseum
Super Whippet Weekend started off strong with girl's powerlifting Thursday at Attala County Coliseum.
Girls from Kosciusko, Choctaw Central, Newton County, West Lauderdale, and Caledonia High Schools participated.
Click here for the Super Whippet Weekend full schedule of events.
National Park Service wants comments on a multi-use trail extension project near Jackson
Tupelo, Miss.— The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) to construct an extension of the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail near Jackson, Mississippi. The EA analyzes the impacts of the construction and use of the proposed 2.5-mile trail extension.
Also... Read More.
