Leake
Disturbances in Carthage
On Wednesday at 1:47pm, officers were dispatched to Westbrook Apartments for a report of fighting.
At 5:47pm, CPD was requested to Baptist-Leake ER for a disorderly patient.
At 8:19pm, officers were requested to a trailer park on Old Canton Road for a disturbance in progress.
Jonathan Webster named East Central Community College Head Football Coach
*Story by Lucas Calvert with ECCC Athletics.
East Central Community College in Decatur is excited to welcome Jonathan Webster to campus as the 22nd head coach of the Warrior football program. Webster replaces Ken Karcher who served in the role for 10 seasons before announcing... Read More.
Domestic Disturbances in Leake
On Tuesday at 3:29pm, officers were dispatched to a home on Hopoca Road for a physical assault between father and son.
At 7:53am, Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a disturbance that occurred between an employee and a customer.
At 9:14am, deputies were dispatched to... Read More.
Domestic Altercation in Carthage Lands One in the Hospital and One Behind Bars
On Sunday, November 13th at 12:25 a.m., Carthage Police Officers were dispatched to a residence on Red Dog Rd regarding a disturbance in progress involving a weapon.
When officers arrived on scene a woman, Bessie Leflore, was standing in the doorway holding a kitchen knife... Read More.
Minor Crash, Shots Fired, and Racing Reported in Leake
Monday, November 14, 2022
1:18 p.m. – Carthage Police were dispatched to a minor two-vehicle accident that occurred on Hwy 35 in front of Sonic. No injuries were reported.
1:57 p.m. – Leake Deputies received a call reporting that shots were fired on Pepper Ridge Rd... Read More.
Today in Carthage – Leake County Wildlife Seminar, Supper, and Big Buck Contest
The Leake County Wildlife Seminar, Supper, and Big Buck Contest will be tonight at the Carthage Coliseum.
There will be a wild game buffet. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish.
Admission (includes a stew supper) is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for... Read More.
Saturday – One Car MVA On Harmony Community Rd
1:23 am - Officers responded to a one car MVA on Harmony Community Road. Individual was hurt laying in the road with several injuries. No reports of any entrapment. Vehicle was on its side.
5:45 am - Officials received a call about a tree down... Read More.
Photos: Veterans Day Program Held in Carthage this Morning
The Carthage American Legion Post 168 presented a Veterans Day program today on the south end of the court square at the Veterans' Memorial area.
Commander, Jimmy "Jimbo" Sessums lead the program. Mike Hollis was the guest speaker, and Rebecca Williamson sang the National Anthem.
The... Read More.
