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Gunshots Heard By Police in Carthage

Sunday, January 26 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Gunshots were believed to have been heard by Leake County deputies in the city limits of Carthage Saturday night.Deputies reported the shots to city police about 10 p.m. in an area where several shootings have happened and gunshots have been reported frequently.That was... Read More.

Grass Fires Get Out of Control Saturday

Sunday, January 26 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--At least two grass fires were reported Saturday afternoon in Leake County.Carthage firefighters were called for an out of control grass fire on Red Dog Rd., just after 1:30 p.m.Just after 2, Madden firefighters were called for an out of control woods fire... Read More.

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Thompson Reacts to Last-Minute Pardon by Biden

Monday, January 20 by Chris Davis

WASHINGTON--Congressman Bennie Thompson, who represents the Delta, along with Attala and Leake counties, in Washington, received a pardon for his work on the Jan. 6 Committee, Monday from former Pres. Joe Biden., as Biden was preparing to depart the White House and hand the... Read More.

Employee Causes Disturbance at Carthage Restaurant

Sunday, January 19 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday Carthage Police were called to the McDonald's for a disturbance.The dispatcher told officers that a fired employee would not leave and was causing a ruckus.When officers arrived, the former employee had left, but they reported another disturbance was... Read More.

State of Emergency Declared for Winter Weather

Sunday, January 19 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency ahead of expected extreme cold and possible accumulations of snow and ice.The state of emergency extends from Sunday, Jan, 19, through Jan. 22, or until the threat is over."State assistance may be necessary to support... Read More.

Serious Dog Bite in Dog Fight

Sunday, January 19 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woman called Carthage Police shortly after 5 p.m. Friday saying there had been a dog fight and she had been bitten by one of the dogs.That happened on Massey Circle.The woman went to the emergency room for her bite.Police and animal control... Read More.

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Carthage Police Chase Car, Lose Sight at Tyson

Sunday, January 19 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--When a car refused to stop for Carthage Police about 6:30 Friday evening, they chased the car north out of the city limits.The 2016 Chevy was occupied by a person they described as a male with a gray hat.Police lost sight of the... Read More.

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Tax Cut Bill Passes, With Questions From Central Miss. Lawmakers

Thursday, January 16 by Chris Davis

JACKSON, Miss.--The "Build Up Mississippi Act", the legislation that would phase out the state income tax and cut the state grocery tax in half, passed the Mississippi House Thursday, by a vote of 88 to 24, with some objections from representatives from central Mississippi... Read More.

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Convenience Store Reported Held Up in Philadelphia

Monday, January 13 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A convenience store was reported held by Friday night in Philadelphia.The cashier at Philly Express on Pecan Ave. called in the robbery. The call was at about 9:30 p.m. He told the dispatcher that a Black man, about 6 ft. tall, wearing a... Read More.

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Man Reported Setting Fires in Neshoba County

Sunday, January 12 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A man was reported setting tires on fire and also setting a fire under a tree in Neshoba County Friday night.The call was on County Rd. 711 just before 10:15 p.m.The man was also reported to be causing a disturbance, fighting with a... Read More.

Truck and Trailer Hit House in Leake County

Sunday, January 12 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A truck pulling a trailer ran off the road and hit a house in Leake County Saturday night.The reck was at the intersection of Highways 35 and 487 shortly after 9:30 p.m.The house was not occupied and no one was reported hurt in... Read More.

Carthage Officer Chases Suspect in Family Fight

Sunday, January 12 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A call about a family fight brought officers to Dorrill St. Saturday evening.Shortly after 6 p.m. an officer reported he was chasing a suspect in the woods.At 6:10, the officer reported he had the suspect in custody.