Author: Ashlee Davis

The Leake County Extension Office will be hosting a Valentine's Couple Charcuterie Workshop on February 14th from 7-8:30 pm. At this workshop, you will learn how to put together your own beautiful charcuterie spread. No significant other? Bring a friend instead! There is a... Read More.

The Friends of Matlock Park Alternative Recreation Program is presenting a Valentine’s gala tonight at 6 pm. Special-needs adults can attend the gala located at Matlock Park Community Center (411 Hayes Street in Carthage). The theme for the event is “An Evening of Enchantment”.Due... Read More.

The Friends of the Carthage-Leake County Library are hosting their first book sale of the year. The sale began yesterday but is still going today AND tomorrow! Stop in at the library to check it out! Book sale hours are 8:30 am - 5... Read More.

National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. April 29th this year marks its 150th anniversary and in recognition, the town of Walnut Grove is giving away a limited amount of Shumard Oak seedlings. They are available today only... Read More.

7:11 a.m. – Leake County Deputies, Emergency Medical Services, Madden Volunteer Fire Department, and MS Highway Patrol were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident on Highway 487 East in the Standing Pine area. A vehicle left the roadway and a person became trapped inside. MS... Read More.

At approximately 8:06 Tuesday morning February 8th, Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on Freeny Road for a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. Matthew Casey Bradford had allegedly fired a weapon at a female. The female stated that he shot the weapon... Read More.

2:39 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a trespasser at a residence on Pine Hill Circle.10:10 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a disturbance on Spruce Street near Maple Street.10:35 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called... Read More.

At approximately 11:40 a.m., Carthage Fire Department, Carthage Volunteers, and Barnes Volunteers were all dispatched to a house fire on Pickens Circle. The home was fully engulfed in flames when firemen arrived on scene. Three vehicles located behind the home were also on fire.... Read More.

Tuesday February 8th8:07 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance involving a weapon at a residence on Freeny Road.12:02 p.m. – Carthage Police were dispatched to the parking lot of Chicken Nugget on Highway 16 West for a... Read More.

G.A. Carmichael is hosting their Covid-19 vaccine drive in Carthage today! The drive is at McMillan Park in Carthage from 12 pm – 6 pm.Get your 1st or 2nd dose and receive one $50 gift card courtesy of G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center. Gift... Read More.

First Baptist Church of Carthage is holding their Wild Game Supper on Sunday February 27th at 6 pm. It will be in the Family Life Center. All meat and sides will be provided, just bring your favorite dessert. The guest speaker for this event... Read More.