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Mail Theft Reported in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A possible mail thief was spotted in Carthage, Saturday evening.
The man who called police said someone in a gray four-door car drove up, took mail from his mailbox, then drove to mailboxes at his neighbor's houses and took their mail. He also said... Read More.
People Hurt in One Car Wreck In Leake County, Another Wreck on the Trace
CARTHAGE, Miss.--At least two people were hurt in a one-car wreck Friday night just south of Carthage.
The wreck was just before 8 p.m. Friday on Hwy. 488, just south of Carthage.
It was unclear exactly what happened to the car. But, according to police radio... Read More.
Hit and Run in Leake County
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Leake County deputies were looking for a car that sideswiped another car on Hwy. 488 near Hannah Rd., about 8;45 Thursday night.
The man who called it in gave them a description of the car and said he knew who the person was and... Read More.
Central Mississippi Gas Is Not Hot Air
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Mississippi has the cheapest gas in the United States, even though the state average has surpassed $3.06 per gallon, said Gasbuddy's head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick DeHaan. He says prices are likely to keep climbing.
Carthage has the cheapest in central Mississippi. One station... Read More.
Leake Academy Baseball Video Stream and Audio Broadcast Cancelled for Tonight
Due to technical difficulty with the internet signal strength from the baseball field in Madden we will be unable to bring you the Leake Academy Rebels video stream or audio broadcast of the game on Cruising 98 tonight. We will work on the technical... Read More.
East Central’s Prince named MACCC Freshman of the Year
East Central Community College's Miriam Prince has been named the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Freshman of the Year.
Additionally, Prince was named First Team All-MACCC.
During her freshman season, the Leake Academy alum averaged 16.3 points per game and scored a total of 490... Read More.
Man fatally struck by vehicle in Carthage over the weekend
Samuel "Sammy" Ellis, 69 of Carthage, tragically lost his life on the evening of Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Mr. Ellis was traveling along Hwy 16 in his motorized wheelchair when he was struck by a vehicle.
Carthage Police, EMS, and Carthage Fire Department all quickly responded... Read More.
East Central’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Betsy Harris announces resignation
East Central Community College Head Women's Basketball Coach Betsy Harris announced her resignation on Monday.
"We wish Coach Harris the best in her future endeavors," said ECCC Director of Athletics Paul Nixon. "Moving forward, ECCC will continue to strive to be a competitive program in... Read More.
