Friday Night Fire in Leake County

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A fire was reported Friday night on Mt. Charity Rd., which is to the north east of Carthage, just east of Hwy. 35. The call came in about 8:30 p.m. The caller said the house had been on fire earlier, they had gotten it out,... Read More.
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Minor Crash Reported in Carthage Wednesday Afternoon

A two-vehicle crash occurred Wednesday, July 9, at 2:24 p.m. on Hwy 35 S near Pleasant Hill Road. Leake County Deputies, Carthage Firefighters, and EMS were dispatched to the scene. Deputies reported no injuries, and EMS response was canceled. At least one vehicle was towed, and... Read More.
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Woman Charged with Credit Card Fraud in Leake County

Bridgette Scott was arrested on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and charged with two counts of credit card fraud. Authorities say Scott allegedly used a debit card to make purchases totaling over $600 while the card’s owner was hospitalized and unable to use it. The bank flagged... Read More.
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Two Domestic Violence Calls in Carthage Friday

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Two families had rough Independence Day evenings in Carthage, with police responding to both. The first was just after 6:30 when a woman called for police on Cotton Blvd., saying the father of her children was trying to stab her. Though an ambulance was sent... Read More.
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