Leake
Reckless Drivers, Disturbance, and Suspicious Persons in Leake
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
12:40 a.m. – Leake County Deputies observed a black mustang driving recklessly on HWY 35 near Waggoner Road and performed a traffic stop on the driver.
9:30 a.m. – Carthage Police were alerted to a dump truck driving recklessly on HWY 16... Read More.
Firefighters in Leake Battle Two Fires, Law Enforcement Handles Trespassers and More
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
6:38 p.m. – Carthage Fire Department and Carthage Volunteers responded to a call reporting a woods fire behind a residence on Naylor Street.
6:57 p.m. – Carthage Fire Department and Ofahoma Volunteers were alerted to a hay baler on fire in a... Read More.
Suspicious Persons and Donkeys Loose in Leake
Monday, June 20, 2022
5:38 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to reports of a suspicious individual possibly holding a weapon and walking down HWY 43 a few miles past Thomastown heading toward the Madison County line.
9:16 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were alerted to... Read More.
Mid-MS Regional Library System offers new library app
Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System (MMRLS) is excited to announce the launch of the new MidMissLib app available for both Apple and Android mobile devices. Library customers can visit the iOS or Google Play app stores, search for “Mid-Mississippi Library System” to download the free... Read More.
Prowlers and a Near Fire in Leake County Today
Friday, June 17, 2022
8:16 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on Pearl Hill Road when they received reports of a domestic disturbance in progress there.
8:54 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call about a shop that was broken... Read More.
A Near Disaster in Walnut Grove – Home Nearly Caught Fire
At approximately 11:52 a.m. on Friday, June 17th, Walnut Grove Fire Department dispatched to a residence on Old Salem Road.. A meter reader that was in the area called to report smoke coming from the roof of the home. Firefighters arrived at the unoccupied... Read More.
City Wide Trash Pick-Up Service is Back
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.
Updated – Late Night ATV Rides in Leake and a Crash in Thomastown
Thursday, June 16, 2022
1:54 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to complaints of people riding ATVs on private property on Dorsey Road.
2:11 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call from a resident of East Franklin Street reporting that there was an individual standing... Read More.
Juneteenth Holiday
East Central Community College will be closed for the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Monday, June 20, 2022 (All day)
Deputies in Leake County Responded to Several Calls About Trespassing
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
1:50 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a residence on Johnsontown Road regarding a trespasser on the property.
3:02 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to Scarborough Road when a resident there reported a possible prowler in the area.
10:17... Read More.
