Leake
Report: 2024 Egg Bowl to be played on Black Friday
There will be no Thanksgiving Day football for the Magnolia State’s two biggest college football teams.
Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger reports that The Egg Bowl, the annual game between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, will be played this year on Black Friday (November 29) rather... Read More.
Shots Fired Wednesday in Carthage, No Injuries Reported
Carthage Police responded to reports of gunfire on Williams Street shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29.
No injuries were reported, and no suspects were found at the scene.
Witnesses mentioned seeing two women arguing and a white truck leaving the area during the incident.
The... Read More.
2024 high school football schedules
With less than 100 days until to the return of high school football in our area, the Countdown To Kickoff is officially under way.
Most academies and other MAIS high schools throughout the state will open the season Friday, Aug. 23, while MHSAA (public) schools... Read More.
Car Weaves In Traffic With Man Hanging Out of the Window
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A reckless driver was reported on Hwy. 25 Friday just before 5 p.m.
The person who called it in to 911 said it was a white car with the back end torn off, being driven by a woman and was weaving in and out... Read More.
Shooting Saturday Night in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A person was shot Saturday night about 11:20 in Carthage.
The 911 call came in to police dispatchers as a shots fired call at 11:22. Police searched for the source of the gunshots along Old Canton Rd after the person who called in met... Read More.
Man and Woman Fight With Sticks
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A man and a woman decided to settle their differences with sticks Saturday afternoon in Leake County.
The fight was called in just before 3:30 about a man and a woman fighting on Johnsontown Rd. near Walnut Grove.
By the time deputies got to... Read More.
Neshoba General Clinics to close for Memorial Day
All Neshoba General Clinics excluding Neshoba Urgent Care will close on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day.
Neshoba Urgent Care will be open until 5:00 pm on Monday.
Deputies Search For a Person With a Gun
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--Leake County deputies were searching for a person with a gun Friday morning about 1:45. That was north of Walnut Grove in a residential area.
At first they didn't know if the gun was loaded. The relative who made the initial 911 call... Read More.
Carthage Fire Department Hiring Full-Time Certified Firefighter
The Carthage Fire Department is now taking applications for a full-time Certified Firefighter.
You must be 21 years of age, a resident of Leake County, and have your high school diploma or GED.
You can stop by City Hall or The Carthage Fire Department to fill... Read More.
