Leake Deputies Called to a Disturbance
Monday, July 11, 2022
12:54 p.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a disturbance in progress at a residence on Johnson Town Road near the Walnut Grove area.
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Lady A cancels concert at Choctaw Indian Fair
A representative for Red Light Management, Lady A’s management agency, contacted officials with Choctaw Indian Fair to cancel the scheduled show on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
In a call and an email sent to the Fair office from the band’s representative, it stated “due to... Read More.
Carthage police searching for burglary suspect
On June 14, 2022 at approximately 08:05am the Carthage Police department received a call regarding a business burglary at Tomi26 on Hwy 35 north.
The suspect broke into the business with force to the front door carrying a plastic container.
The suspect stole multiple cell phones,... Read More.
Carthage City Wide Trash Pick-Up Service
The City of Carthage city-wide trash pick-up service will be Wednesday, July 20th and Thursday, July 21st.
You can dispose of trash, debris, household furniture, mattresses, and other items in need of disposal using this trash pick-up service. Items to be picked up must be... Read More.
Crash on HWY 16 West in Leake County, Vehicle on Fire
At approximately 4:41 p.m., Carthage Fire Department, Leake County Deputies, Emergency Medical Services, and MS HWY Patrol were all dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on HWY 16 West near the HWY 25 overpass. It has been reported that the vehicles involved are a pickup... Read More.
Two Vehicle Fires in Leake, Apparently Unrelated
3:51 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on McMurry Road in the Edinburg area when they received a call reporting a disturbance.
3:38 p.m. – Carthage Police responded to reports of a disturbance at a residence on North Pearl Street.
4:41 p.m.... Read More.
Death in Leake County attributed to COVID-19
Another person in Leake County has died due to COVID-19.
That information released in the latest update from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Wednesay, the department reported 1,350 new cases and 14 deaths.
That brings the death toll in Leake County to 120 since outbreak of... Read More.
Several area communities receive Main Street Mississippi accreditation
The following Main Street communities in Mississippi have been designated as accredited Main Street America™ programs for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment... Read More.
Updated – In Leake County Today: Domestic Disturbances, Suspicious Activity, and Pointing a Gun..
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
7:46 a.m. – Carthage Police received calls asking for a welfare check for a man that was standing in the ditch on Old Canton Road.
8:42 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a suspicious vehicle sitting on private property... Read More.
Family-Friendly Movie Night in Carthage
The Main Street Chamber of Leake County is hosting a Movie Night on Saturday, July 9th at 6 pm.
Movie Night will be in the auditorium of the Old Elementary School in Carthage and will feature a family-friendly movie.
The public is invited and admission is... Read More.
