Author: Ashlee Davis
Closed this Week: Friends of Matlock Park Summer Camp
The Friends of Matlock Park Summer Camp has announced its closure for this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (June 27-29). This is due to a gas leak in Matlock Park. Inclement weather that swept through Carthage on Sunday, June 26th caused the leak.
For everyone's safety,... Read More.
Vandalism, Domestic Disturbance, and a Hit & Run in Leake
Friday, June 24, 2022
9:04 a.m. – Carthage Police were called to the Economy Inn on Frontage Road regarding reports of a vehicle that was vandalized there.
10:24 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call about a trailer that was stolen from a residence... Read More.
Updated – Hit & Run Crash & Disturbances in Leake County
Thursday, June 23, 2022
10:42 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were dispatched to Chapel Road near Jones Chapel regarding a disturbance in progress there.
1:13 p.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a two-vehicle accident on HWY 16 West near Walgreens/Carthage Discount Drugs. One... Read More.
Auditorium Chairs to be Given Away at Skipworth Performing Arts Center this Saturday
The Skipworth Performing Arts Center (or the old Kosciusko Jr. High School auditorium as some know it) is undergoing renovations, and with that comes new seating. The old chairs in the building right now are about 60 years old and made of cast iron... Read More.
Reckless Drivers, Disturbance, and Suspicious Persons in Leake
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
12:40 a.m. – Leake County Deputies observed a black mustang driving recklessly on HWY 35 near Waggoner Road and performed a traffic stop on the driver.
9:30 a.m. – Carthage Police were alerted to a dump truck driving recklessly on HWY 16... Read More.
Firefighters in Leake Battle Two Fires, Law Enforcement Handles Trespassers and More
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
6:38 p.m. – Carthage Fire Department and Carthage Volunteers responded to a call reporting a woods fire behind a residence on Naylor Street.
6:57 p.m. – Carthage Fire Department and Ofahoma Volunteers were alerted to a hay baler on fire in a... Read More.
Public Power Team Working to Keep Consumers Cool
Hot temperatures across the area are placing additional demands on the power system, andCentral Electric Power Association team members are working hard to ensure you remain safe andcool.
During temperature extremes, don’t forget to check on relatives, friends and neighbors toensure their safety. Pets and... Read More.
Suspicious Persons and Donkeys Loose in Leake
Monday, June 20, 2022
5:38 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to reports of a suspicious individual possibly holding a weapon and walking down HWY 43 a few miles past Thomastown heading toward the Madison County line.
9:16 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were alerted to... Read More.
Prowlers and a Near Fire in Leake County Today
Friday, June 17, 2022
8:16 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on Pearl Hill Road when they received reports of a domestic disturbance in progress there.
8:54 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call about a shop that was broken... Read More.
A Near Disaster in Walnut Grove – Home Nearly Caught Fire
At approximately 11:52 a.m. on Friday, June 17th, Walnut Grove Fire Department dispatched to a residence on Old Salem Road.. A meter reader that was in the area called to report smoke coming from the roof of the home. Firefighters arrived at the unoccupied... Read More.
City Wide Trash Pick-Up Service is Back
The City of Carthage city-wide trash pick-up service will be Wednesday, July 20th and Thursday, July 21st.
You can dispose of trash, debris, household furniture, mattresses, and other items in need of disposal using this trash pick-up service. Items to be picked up must be... Read More.
