Leake
Kosciusko woman dies in Leake County wreck on Thanksgiving Day
A Thanksgiving Day wreck in Leake County claimed the life of a Kosciusko woman.According to a report from the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the victim was identified as 28-year-old Shaniqueva Bush.In total, six people died on Mississippi highways over the Thanksgiving holidays.The other fatal wrecks... Read More.
Sebastopol Fire Department Shares Christmas Tree Safety Tips
The Sebastopol Fire Department recently shared the following tips to prevent Christmas tree related fires.For live trees, check for freshness and avoid purchasing dry trees. For artificial trees, look for the label "Fire Resistant".
Place tree at least 3 feet away from... Read More.
Today in Carthage: City of Carthage Lighting of The Park and Downtown
The Lighting of Trustmark Park and Downtown Carthage is today.Festivities will begin at 5 pm with live local performances, food trucks, train rides, and games. There will be a special appearance from The Grinch.The reading of the Christmas Tree Story will be at 6:30... Read More.
Watch for Deer: Car Crash in Leake
Friday, November 25, 20227:44 a.m. – Leake Deputies and EMS responded to a one-vehicle accident on Waggoner Rd near the intersection of Stevens Rd. The accident occurred when some deer ran out in front of the vehicle. No injuries were reported.7:47 a.m. – Carthage... Read More.
Thanksgiving Day Calls in Leake, Mostly Disturbances
Thursday, November 24, 2022At 1:56 a.m., MS HWY Patrol and Leake Deputies were dispatched to an accident on Hwy 25 near Robinson Rd. A truck was in the ditch in front of the Double C Feed store at Renfroe. No injuries were reported.At 8:24... Read More.
Carthage and Leake Officials Kept Busy with Several Calls the Day Before Thanksgiving
On Wednesday, November 23rd at approximately 11:55 p.m., Leake County Deputies, Barnes Volunteer Fire Department, EMS, and MS Hwy Patrol were dispatched to a crash on Hwy 35 N near Singleton. One vehicle left the roadway, went into the ditch, and struck a tree.... Read More.
Disturbance Reports in Leake County
Tuesday, November 22, 20227:14 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call from a business at the intersection of East Water St and South Van Buren St reporting that a man threw a large rock at the building. The man was located and taken... Read More.
Today in Carthage, Fall Farmer’s Market
The Carthage Farmer’s Market is set up today from 8 am - 1 pm in the parking lot behind Carthage City Hall.Some of the produce available today is: pecans, turnip greens, peppers, mustard greens, tomatoes, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and more.Visit the Carthage Farmer’s... Read More.
Photos: Pearl River Resort celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Pearl River Resort is delighted to celebrate and recognize November as Native American Heritage Month.
On Nov.18 - 19, Associates were encouraged to wear moccasins and other traditional native American attire, as the Resort participated in Rock Your Mocs.
Rock Your Mocs is an annual worldwide... Read More.

















