Head-on Collision in Leake, Two in Hospital

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 3:52 p.m. – Carthage Fire Department, Leake County Deputies, Emergency Medical Services, and MS HWY Patrol were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on HWY 35 South just outside the city limits near the Pearl River bridge. The collision was head-on, and... Read More.
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Canton Amazon facility to open in July after delay

Amazon’s newest fulfillment center in Mississippi is set to open this summer, 18 months after the company announced the project. The Clarion Ledger reports the executive director of the Madison County Economic Development Authority confirmed Thursday that the facility would open July 18. The company already... Read More.
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Final Day to Register for Youth Football and Cheer

Today is the deadline to register for Matlock Park Youth Football and Youth Cheer. Matlock Park Youth Football and Youth Cheerleader programs are for children ages 5-12. The registration fee is $55 per child and applications can be picked up at City Hall.
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Multiple Disturbances and Stolen Property

6:32 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting cows out in the roadway at the intersection of North Jordan Street and HWY 25 in Carthage. 7:42 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to the Southwest Leake Water Association when an employee... Read More.
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Friends of Matlock Park Summer Camp Announced

The Friends of Matlock Park has announced registration is open for summer camp for children ages 3rd – 11th grades. The camp will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays June 6 – July 27 from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. This camp will teach life application... Read More.
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Tyson Foods increases wages in Carthage

Carthage, Miss. – May 26 2022 – Tyson Foods announced that the Carthage poultry complex has increased wages for hourly production workers in its two processing plant operations. The wage increase is effective immediately. The new starting wage is now $15.00 per hour, a $1.60 increase.... Read More.
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