Leake
Carthage Farmer’s Market Open on Tuesdays
Visit the Carthage Farmer's Market at McMillan Park each Tuesday from 8 am - 12 pm.
Vendors there have everything from fresh veggies to clothing. Shop the farmer's market for:
Fresh Local Grown Produce
Fresh Local Honey
Jellies and Jams
Cottage Foods
Handmade Crafts
Clothing
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Disturbances in Leake Today
Friday, July 1, 2022
2:40 p.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to reports of a disturbance in progress on Chapel Road near Jones Chapel.
3:12 p.m. – Carthage Police were alerted to an individual causing a disturbance in the ATM lane at a bank on HWY... Read More.
Updated – Domestic Disturbances, Reckless Driver, and More in Leake
Thursday, June 30, 2022
2:11 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence on Horse Shoe Road.
9:32 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress on South Valley Street.
10:25... Read More.
US Department of Labor recovers $285K in back wages for 313 workers of two Morton poultry processing plants
MORTON, MS – Work in a poultry processing plant is hard: the hours are often long and the jobs expose workers to serious safety and health hazards. In return for subjecting themselves to high noise levels, dangerous equipment, slippery floors, hazardous chemicals and... Read More.
Mississippi new laws: Tax cut, teacher pay raise, state song
Several new laws are taking effect in Mississippi on Friday, which is also the first day of the new state budget year.
Teachers and assistant teachers will get pay raises.
The state will start a four-year reduction of its income tax.
Mississippi is becoming the final state... Read More.
Former MS State football coach/QB joins East Central CC broadcast team
Former Mississippi State football head coach and quarterback Rockey Felker will join the Boswell Media Sports broadcast team this fall.
Felker will serve as color commentator/analyst for the East Central Community College football broadcasts on Cruisin' 98.3.
“I’m really excited about joining the broadcast team for... Read More.
Carthage City Wide Trash Pick-Up Coming Soon
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.
Pearl River Resort Celebrates its 28th Anniversary This Weekend
Saturday through Sunday, Geyser Falls Water Park will celebrate 20 years of family fun this holiday weekend.
The rock band Poison is in concert at 8 pm on Sunday in the Silver Star Convention Center, and the Pearl River Resort’s fireworks show is scheduled for... Read More.
Updated – Vehicle Vandalized, Multiple Crashes, and more in Leake
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
4:49 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting possible prowlers near a residence on HWY 487 East near the Sebastopol area
9:02 a.m. – Carthage Police were alerted to a vehicle that was broken down and blocking the roadway... Read More.
Updated – Domestic Disturbance and Crash Near Walmart in Leake
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
8:52 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a suspicious male walking down HWY 43 South about two miles south of Thomastown.
1:37 p.m. – Carthage Police, Emergency Medical Services, and Carthage Fire Department were dispatched to a two-vehicle... Read More.
