Prowler Attempting to Break Into Vehicles + House Fire

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.
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Home Lost in Fire Today

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.
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Updated: Disturbance with Weapon Involved

Tuesday February 8th 8:07 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.
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First Baptist Carthage Wild Game Supper

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.
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ECCC Hosts Annual High School Art Exhibition

East Central Community College in Decatur is hosting its 3rd Annual Invitational High School Art Exhibition Feb. 7 through March 1. The art by area high school students will be on display in the Vickers Fine Arts Center on campus during normal college operating... Read More.
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It Wasn’t a Fire!

Carthage Fire Department received a call at approximately 2:45 p.m. from a concerned citizen reporting a building on fire on Highway 35 North across from Fortune Mart. The building has a wood burning heater with a smokestack and it turns out (thankfully) the individual... Read More.
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Updates: Several Disturbances Happened in Leake

Thursday February 3rd 9:40 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on Allen Lane in the Madden area regarding a disturbance in progress. The individual causing the disturbance left the residence before officers arrived. 12:27 p.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to... Read More.
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