Leake

Carthage municipal offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26th, and Friday, November 27th, as part of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Offices will be open all day today and will resume on Monday, November 30th. For any additional information call 601-267-8322.

Hinkle's Gun & Pawn was burglarized. According to the owner, Mr. David Hinkle, the burglary took place after hours in the early hours of Sunday morning. 14 hand guns were stolen. If you have any information about this crime please call the Carthage Police... Read More.

Larrenzo Cooper was found dead last week.  Sheriff Randy Atkinson confirmed that the death was being investigated as a homicide after Mr. Cooper was discovered in a home on Laurel Hill Road. We followed up with the Leake County Sheriff's office. No additional details... Read More.

The Leake County School District will transition to virtual distance learning starting November 30th. District Superintendent Yvette Young announced that the decision was made due to Covid-19 case increase in the region. She went on to say "in an attempt to do our part... Read More.

The Carthage Mayor's Youth Council is distributing food packages ahead of Thanksgiving. In addition to food, masks, sanitizer, and personal hygiene products are being provided for the disabled and elderly. Distributions will continue until all items run out. If you need items or would... Read More.