Leake
Shooting Reported Near Walnut Grove
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A shooting was reported to the Leake County Sheriff's Dept. Saturday night near Walnut Grove.
An exact address was not clear from police radio traffic, nor were the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
One deputy reported that the victim was inside a house with several... Read More.
Three-Vehicle Wreck Outside of Carthage While Deputies Help With Chase
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A three-vehicle wreck kept police busy just north of Carthage Saturday afternoon. Carthage Police helped out with traffic because several deputies were helping the Highway Patrol with a car chase in the south part of the county.
The wreck happened at 5 p.m. on... Read More.
Woods Fire Near Edinburg
EDINBURG, Miss.--A woods fore was reported on Midway Rd. near Edinburg Friday night about 10 p.m.
Once several volunteer firefighters arrived on scene, it was reported that the fire was small enough to possibly be fought with a small fire truck. Just a minute later... Read More.
LA Rebels Win Defeat Lamar Raiders 9-6
The Leake Academy Rebels varsity baseball team played the first of a 3 game series at home today with the Raiders of Lamar School from Meridian.
The Rebels trailed the Raiders 3-0 before scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning.
The Raiders bounced... Read More.
Choctaw Indian Fair announces 2024 entertainment lineup
CHOCTAW, Miss. – (April 03, 2024) – The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians proudly announces
the 74th edition of the Choctaw Indian Fair on July 10-13, 2024. Enjoy four days of fun, Native American social celebrations, cultural activities, Tribal arts and crafts, demonstrations and exhibits,... Read More.
Reformation Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser to be held Saturday, May 4th
The Reformation Volunteer Fire Department will host a fundraiser on May 4, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m. at 3749 Reformation Rd, Carthage, MS.
Attendees can enjoy a $12 chicken plate meal including a leg quarter, sides, dessert, and a drink.
Activities include auctions, a cake walk,... Read More.
Local Firefighter and Police Officer Completes Fire Investigator Training
Wes Brown, a firefighter at Carthage Fire Department and part-time officer at Carthage Police Department, recently finished the 80 hour fire investigator training course at Mississippi State Fire Academy. Brown is now the Fire Investigator for the City of Carthage.
Carthage Police Chief, Billy McMillan... Read More.
Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year
Calling all Mississippi Songwriters and music lovers!
Applications for the 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year are now available. Applications will be open through April 30th.
Submit your ORIGINAL song for the chance to be one of fifteen select finalists to perform in this year’s show... Read More.
The 2024 Picking 35 map is here
The 2024 Picking 35 map is here.
The map includes the list of all participating yard sales and locations covering territory on Highway 35 from Vaiden to Forest.
The event is Saturday, April 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more information call The Main Street... Read More.
