Leake
The Santa Update and Tips for Survival
We reached out to Santa's team to get an official update. They have released the following statement."I am on target to reach the central Mississippi area on time this evening. Please remember before going to bed clear your fireplace by extinguishing any burning embers,... Read More.
Watch for Deer: Accident involving deer sends one to hospital
6:16 a.m. – Carthage Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, MS Highway Patrol, and Leake County Deputies were dispatched to an accident on Highway 25 near Pollard Road. A vehicle struck a deer, blocking one lane of the highway. Two people were reported to have... Read More.
Merry Christmas!
The staff of Boswell Media would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!We hope you have a wonderful time off and send our best wishes to you and your family.Merry Christmas!
City and County Holiday Hours for Leake and Neshoba
City of Carthage – Offices closed Thursday, Dec. 23, Friday, Dec. 24, and Monday Dec. 27 for Christmas and Offices closed Friday, Dec. 31 for New Year’s
Leake County – Offices close at noon Wednesday, Dec. 22, closed Thursday, Dec. 23 and Friday,... Read More.
Leake Sheriff Honored For Litter Removal
The Leake County sheriff's office has been making good use of inmate labor to keep the roadsides cleaner. Sheriff Randy Atkinson has been awarded first place in an inmate litter removal competition in MDOT District 5. Pictured is the sheriff receiving the award from... Read More.
He Hit the Ditch – Wreck on Hopoca
3:07 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were dispatched to Hopoca Road near Robinson Road when they received reports of a vehicle that ran off the road and slid into a ditch. No injuries were reported.10:37 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call... Read More.
Log Truck Driver Hospitalized After Accident
A Mendenhall man whose log truck overturned northwest of Carthage Monday is listed in serious condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Crisler Whitlock, 43, was trapped in the vehicle and was airlifted to the hospital.
Steve’s on the Square is extending their hours this week just for you!
With Christmas only days away, Steve’s on the Square has extended their shopping hours. Their “extra merry hours” are Monday-Wednesday 8 am – 6 pm, Thursday 8 am – 8 pm, and Friday 8 am until.Quality clothing brands such as The North Face, Patagonia,... Read More.
A Log Truck Overturned Today Leaving One Person Injured
4:44 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to an accident on Highway 35 North near Singleton when a vehicle struck a deer. No injuries were reported.5:21 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a one-vehicle accident on Highway 25 South... Read More.
Local “Little Miracle” is the BIG WINNER with First Financial Bank in Carthage! (Audio)
B-MO in the MO'rning - For over a decade First Financial Bank has been the home for the "World's Biggest Christmas Stocking!Today during a LIVE BROADCAST with B-MO, he got to witness the "littlest" (and possibly the cutest 9-month-old) winner of all time. 9-month-old... Read More.