Leake
Disturbance Reports in Leake County
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
7:14 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.
Threats at Baptist-Leake ER
On Monday at 4:47, officers received multiple calls to report to Baptist-Leake ER for a person threatening staff if they did not admit his grandfather.
Reckless Driving in Leake for Monday
Monday, November 21, 2022
7:49 a.m. – Carthage Police were alerted to a reckless driver on Hwy 16 West headed into the city limits.
1:32 p.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a hit and run accident that occurred in the parking lot of... Read More.
Today in Carthage: Leadership Leake, a program for local youth
The MSU Leake County Extension Office now hosts a program called Leadership Leake every 1st and 3rd Monday from 3:30 pm - 5 pm at the extension office.
The program is geared toward youth ages 14-18 who want to develop leadership skills, career exploration, and... Read More.
Today in Walnut Grove – Grateful Gathering South of the River
Walnut Grove's community Thanksgiving event is today at 5 pm at the Walnut Grove Fire Station and Downtown Market Pavilion.
There will be a brief Thanksgiving program followed by a tasting of soups, stews, chilies, and more from area cooks.
Minor Crash, Domestic Disturbance, and more in Leake
Friday, November 18, 2022
2:49 p.m. – Carthage Police responded to a minor two-vehicle accident that occurred in the parking lot of Popeyes. No one was injured.
3:34 p.m. – Leake County Deputies received a call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence on... Read More.
Big Truck on Fire on 35 Friday Morning
On Friday at 7:02am, there was a report of an eighteen wheeler on fire on Hwy 35 just north of Hwy 25. EMS and Fire responded. One person was transported to Baptist Leake.
Walnut Grove Grateful Gathering South of the River
This community Thanksgiving event is this Sunday, November 20th at 5 pm at the Walnut Grove Fire Station and Downtown Market Pavilion.
There will be a brief Thanksgiving program followed by a tasting of soups, stews, chilies, and more from area cooks.
For more information call... Read More.





