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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Pearl River Resort to hold 4th of July celebration

CHOCTAW, MS (July 1, 2025) – Pearl River Resort is excited to celebrate 31 years since the opening of its flagship property, Silver Star Hotel & Casino, which first welcomed guests on July 1, 1994. To commemorate this special occasion and in celebration of Independence... Read More.
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