Leake
Tree Blocks Highway 35
2:30 a.m. – Barnes Volunteers were called to Highway 35 North near Tyson when a tree was reported to be down and blocking both lanes of traffic.
11:18 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call about a minor accident in the parking lot of... Read More.
Lawn Mower Struck by Vehicle
12:26 a.m. – Carthage Police were called to a residence on Highway 35 North in response to reports of a trespasser.
9:40 a.m. – Leake County Deputies and Carthage Fire Department were dispatched to a one-vehicle crash on Highway 35 South near the Pearl River... Read More.
3164 New Covid Cases Reported Including In Our Region
MSDH is reporting an additional 3164 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 16 deaths reported since yesterday. There are 31 new cases being reported in Attala County, 32 new cases being reported in Leake, 85 new cases are being reported in Neshoba, and 1 new... Read More.
Rent and Utility Money Available
Rent and utility money is still available. These resources are part of the Rental Assistance for Mississippi Program, also known as RAMP. The program provides rent and or utilities for eligible renters and or landlords impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. This could include coverage... Read More.
Who is Stealing Catalytic Converters?
Who is stealing catalytic converters? Law enforcement wants to know. We spoke with Philadelphia Police Chief Eric Lyons who said they received additional calls recently about stolen catalytic converters. While the department is making progress, the investigation continues. We asked how the public can... Read More.
Carthage City Hall Office and Lobby Updates
Carthage City Hall is open says City Clerk Penny Spears. Office hours remain the same even though the lobby itself is not currently open to the general public. The drop box remains open to pay bills and other services. Appointments are still being accepted... Read More.
Disturbance Reported in Carthage
7:42 a.m. – Leake County Deputies received reports of a trespasser at a residence on Bufkins Road.
1:48 p.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a disturbance possibly involving weapons at a residence on Pine Street.
4:00 p.m. – Carthage Police received a call... Read More.
Kicks Picks is back and you get to vote for the grand prize
Boswell Media Sports's weekly football pick'em "Kicks Picks" is returning for its 18th season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com.
Make your picks each week for the best high school and college football games in the state. If you get the most right, then you’re a winner.
The... Read More.
SCAM ALERT: Mississippi Dept. of Health Imposter
Another day, another SCAM ALERT, and this time it involves the Mississippi Department of Health and possibly your Social Security Number. The MSDH released a statement saying "an individual posing as an employee of the Mississippi State Department of Health is contacting people and... Read More.
Water, Sewer, and Garbage Rates to Increase In Carthage
Carthage Water, Sewage and Garbage rates will increase starting October 1st. A decision was reached by Carthage City Council impacting rates starting the beginning of the new fiscal year, which begins October 1st. The base rate for water and sewage is $11.75 for the... Read More.
