Leake
Minor Collision Tuesday Morning in Carthage
Later at 11:30 AM, a collision occurred near Chicken Nugget on Hwy 16 in Carthage. The vehicles were removed from the roadway with little issue, and no injuries were reported.
Carthage Police Department Warns of Fake Currency; Chief Billy McMillan announces retirement
The Carthage Police Department is warning residents and local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit currency after a fake $20 bill was recently reported in the city.
In a social media post Thursday, the department shared an image of a counterfeit $20 bill... Read More.
Melissa Boswell Townsend Discusses Help Happens Here on B-MO in the MO’rning! (Audio)
Melissa Boswell Townsend joined B-MO in the MO’rning today to talk about HelpHappensHere.com, a new online directory designed to connect local customers with trusted service providers and businesses. Help Happens Here will celebrate its official grand opening Thursday, June 4, with two events: the... Read More.
MDOT announces Star-Spangled Sign Contest to celebrate America 250
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is inviting the public to put their creativity on display with the Star-Spangled Digital Message Sign (DMS) Contest by submitting their patriotic, America-themed, safe-driving messages to run during the Fourth of July... Read More.
Help Happens Here to Host Grand Opening Ceremonies June 4
Help Happens Here, a new online directory connecting local service providers with customers, will celebrate its official grand opening with two ceremonies on Thursday, June 4.
The first will be held at 10 a.m. at the Main Street Chamber of Leake County office in Carthage.... Read More.
Disturbances and Break-ins Early Thursday Morning in Carthage
Around 12:00 AM on Thursday morning, Carthage Police were notified of a disturbance on Valley St. and Terry Lane Dr. A man was taken into custody.
Later, around 7:00, CPD received a call that there had been a break-in during the night on Hillside Dr.... Read More.
Multiple Vehicles Burglarized in Carthage Recently
The Carthage Police Department is investigating multiple vehicle burglaries reported in the areas of North Pearl Street, White Street, Fairway Boulevard, and Northwood Circle.
Police are reminding residents to take simple precautions against these thefts like locking vehicle doors. Valuables should be removed from plain... Read More.
Carthage police investigating string of vehicle burglaries, asking public for help
The Carthage Police Department is investigating multiple vehicle burglaries reported across several neighborhoods in the city, including North Pearl Street, White Street, Fairway Boulevard, and Northwood Circle.
Investigators are now asking residents to remain alert and take extra precautions, especially by locking their vehicles and... Read More.
MS Band of Choctaw Indians warns residents of AT&T Landline Disconnections Set for November 2026
CHOCTAW, Miss. — The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) is alerting tribal members and other residents across Mississippi that AT&T plans to disconnect traditional home phone lines, alarm lines, and fax lines beginning in November 2026.
In an official notice from the tribe’s Office... Read More.
