Leake

Carthage Mayor's Youth Council is recruiting new members for the 2020-2021 year. Students grades 9-12 are eligible. All interested go through an application process.  All applicants must maintain a B average in School and have a recommendation from school and community leaders. For more... Read More.

ATV safety concerns will be discussed at the Carthage City Council meeting. According to City Clerk Penny Spears the meeting is Monday at 6pm. All are welcome. Recent incidents include speeding and accidents in the area have caused increased concern.

Federal investigators are offering $2,500 rewards for tips leading to people who set fires inside Walmart stores in Alabama and Mississippi. The FBI posted Saturday security camera photos of masked people inside stores in Mobile, Alabama, and Gulfport, Mississippi. News outlets report firefighters extinguished... Read More.

Thursday night Leake County Deputies became involved in a high speed chase along with Flowood Police and Rankin County Deputies. The vehicle was finally stopped on Hwy. 16 East in Leake County. There was no wreck during the chase and no people were injured. The suspect... Read More.