Leake
Geyser Falls Water Park Opens Memorial Day Weekend
Geyser Falls Water Theme Park will open for the summer season on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28th. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the water park, which spans 15 acres and features a wave pool, lazy river, and 13 waterslides, including a... Read More.
Multiple Wrecks Wednesday in Leake County
Wednesday, May 18th, 20225:07 a.m. – Carthage Police were called to an area across from the Carthage Fire Department for a disturbance in progress there.7:34 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a suspicious male near a residence on Crane Road.10:02... Read More.
Carthage Square Affair This Weekend – Lots to Do!
The Carthage Square Affair is happening this Saturday ON THE SQUARE in Carthage! There will be food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, clothing, and more on the square.The Baptist Heart of MS 5K is also scheduled for that day in downtown Carthage. (See the... Read More.
Vandalism, Reckless Driver, Two Crashes, and more in Leake County Tuesday
Tuesday, May 17th, 20225:05 a.m. – Carthage Police were called to a residence on Clubview Drive when they received reports of a vehicle that was broken into there. A gun and a pack of cigarettes were taken from the vehicle.6:08 a.m. – Carthage Police... Read More.
Deadline Approaching for Youth Football and Cheer in Carthage
Matlock Park Youth Football and Youth Cheerleader registration Is going on now in Carthage. The deadline to register is Monday May 30th. Matlock Park Youth Football and Youth Cheerleader programs are for children ages 5-12. The registration fee is $55 per child and applications... Read More.
Early Morning Break-In in Leake County
3:56 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on HWY 43 in the Thomastown area for a break-in that occurred there. Read more on this and other break-ins in Leake County lately.1:18 p.m. – Leake County Deputies and MS HWY... Read More.
Several Break-Ins Lately in Leake
A handful of break-ins have been reported in Leake County recently.
On Tuesday May 10th just before noon, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Pleasant Hill Road regarding a break-in. One person was home at the time. That individual stated that they were sitting... Read More.
Dr. Dan Barnard named Executive Director Of Marty Stuart’s Congress Of Country Music and Historic Ellis Theatre
Dr. Dan Barnard named inaugural Executive Director of Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music (MSCCM) and the Historic Ellis Theatre in Philadelphia, MS, a world-class cultural center, museum, and performing arts center in Stuart’s hometown of Philadelphia, MS where the Ellis Theatre will open... Read More.
Pearl River Resort Announces its Entertainment Schedule Through July.
The Oak Ridge Boys are scheduled for Saturday, May 28th. William Lee Golden, Duane Allen, Richard Sterbin, and Joe Bonsall bring their unforgettable harmonies to country and gospel classics. Get ready to sing along to “Elvira”, “Bobbie Sue”, “I’ll Be True to You”, and... Read More.
Sunday – Vehicle Versus Deer On Hwy 35 N
5:53 am - Officials responded to a vehicle versus deer on Highway 35 North. No injuries were reported.
7:09 am - Officers received a call about a car that crashed into G’s grocery. No injuries were reported.
