Leake
EC Warriors Drop Road Game to Coahoma Tigers 52-28
The East Central Community College Warriors opened the 2022 football season traveling to Clarksdale to play the Tigers from Coahoma Community College. The first quarter of the game was all Warriors as they took a 20-9 lead into the second quarter however the remainder... Read More.
Disturbance and Multiple Wrecks in Leake
Thursday, September 1, 20227:02 a.m. – Carthage Police were called to Hwy 25 South near Redwater Rd where a vehicle struck a deer. No injuries were reported.9:23 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a minor accident in the parking lot of... Read More.
Light Pole Causes Grass Fire in Madden
On Wednesday at 411pm, Madden Fire Department was called out to the intersection of Hwy 488 and Laurel Hill Rd, at the cemetery, for a light pole on fire. A later report said that it had caught the grass on fire. The fire turned... Read More.
Trees Down, Suspicious Persons, a BB Gun Attack and more in Leake Today
Wednesday, August 31, 20225:24 a.m. – Leake County Deputies and Lena Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call reporting a tree down on Hwy 500 near Storm Rd in the Lena area.8:34 a.m. – Carthage Fire Department, Carthage Police, and EMS were called to... Read More.
Rollover Crash Involving an 18-Wheeler in Carthage Wednesday Morning
Carthage Police, Carthage Fire Department, and EMS were dispatched to Hwy 16 at approximately 8:34 a.m. for a roll-over accident involving an 18-wheeler.Carthage Assistant Chief of Police, Mike Williams tells Kicks96 News that the accident happened when an SUV pulled out from Barnett Street... Read More.
Pulled Over for a Broken Headlight, Busted for Drugs – Leake
On Sunday, August 28th at approximately 2:18 a.m., Leake County Deputies pulled a vehicle over on Hwy 35 North near Waggoner Rd because a headlight was not working.A search of the vehicle and the backpack of one of its occupants yielded multiple clear plastic... Read More.
A House Fire, a Hydroplane, and a Missing Spouse in Leake News
On Tuesday at 5:00pm, Carthage and Lena Fire Departments were called out to Canal Road for a home on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished with minimal damage.At 5:44pm, there was a report of an accident with injuries where a vehicle had hydroplaned on... Read More.
Multiple Disturbance Reports in Leake
Tuesday, August 30, 20221:12 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a disturbance at a residence on Cedar Grove Rd near Pleasant Grove Rd.11:58 a.m. – Carthage Police received a call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence on Neill St.1:09... Read More.
Safety Check Point Leads to Drug Arrest in Carthage
Leake County Deputies along with Carthage Police conducted a safety check point on Old Canton Rd on Thursday, August 25th around 5 pm.A vehicle coming through smelled strongly of what was believed to be marijuana. The driver told officers that there wasn’t any marijuana... Read More.
It’s the Final Day of the Carthage Farmer’s Market for the Season, Visit them at McMillan Park
Visit the Carthage Farmer’s Market at McMillan Park today from 8 am – 12 pm.
Vendors there have everything from fresh veggies to clothing. Live music and lunch is also available!
Shop the farmer’s market for:Fresh meats
Fresh Local Grown Produce
Fresh Local Honey
Jellies... Read More.
