POSTPONED – Sebastopol Christmas Parade
Sebastopol's annual Christmas Parade that was scheduled for today, November 29th at 6 pm has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new date has not been announced.
Leake
Today in Carthage: Baptist-Leake hosts “Medicare 101” Informational Session
Baptist Memorial Hospital Leake invites the public to an informational session called Medicare 101.
This will take place at the Old Elementary in Carthage today, November 29th at 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm.
Leake Academy to dismiss early due to weather
Leake Academy is releasing classes early today due to weather.
Kindergarten classes will be let out at 11:50 am.
Elementary car riders will release at noon.
Elementary bus riders and 7th - 12th grade classes will release at at 12:30.
Additionally, all after school/extracurricular activities are cancelled.
Information on... Read More.
Malicious Mischief Sends Subject to ER
On Tuesday at 12:10am, Leake County Deputies were requested to Dogwood Lane off of Red Dog Rd where the caller said someone was busting windows out of a residence there. While investigating on scene, deputies advised the ER to be on the lookout for... Read More.
Trailer Stolen and Malicious Mischief in Leake County
On Monday at 5:15pm, officers were requested to a residence on Drysdale Road where the property owner said that he had returned to his property and found a trailer missing.
At 8:45, officers responded to a vehicle in the ditch at the intersection of highways... Read More.
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, 2022
7:44 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, 2022
At 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.
