Leake
Injuries Reported in Saturday Wreck in Leake County
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Injuries were reported in a two-car wreck in Leake County Saturday afternoon.
The wreck was reported just before 1 p.m. at Hwy. 25 and Red Dog Rd.
Carthage Police and Leake County deputies responded to the scene, as well as fire and rescue units. The... Read More.
Two-Car Wreck in Leake County Involved Semi Truck
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A wreck about 7 a.m. Saturday involved a car and a semi truck.
No significant injuries were reported from the wreck, which was on Hwy. 25 near the intersection of Rocky Point Rd.
Most of the debris and wreckage was cleared by 8 a.m.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Carthage Tuesday Morning
Carthage Police recovered a stolen Mazda CX-5 rental vehicle on Tuesday, Feb. 18 around 10 a.m. in the parking lot of Wendy's.
Officers ran the license plate and discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen.
It seems the vehicle was rented at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International... Read More.
Suspicious Persons, Disturbances, and an Arrest Make for a Busy Day in Leake
Authorities responded to several incidents in the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Carthage Police were dispatched to a family disturbance on Martin Luther King Dr. at 12:30 a.m., where the homeowner requested the removal of individuals causing trouble.
Shortly before 1 a.m., officers were alerted... Read More.
Tuesday Was Busy for Law Enforcement in Leake
Law enforcement and emergency crews responded to several incidents throughout Tuesday, February 18.
Carthage Police were called to a residence on N. Jordan St. just before 1 a.m. after a homeowner reported hearing loud noises. Officers checked the area but found no suspicious activity.
At 5:47... Read More.
Hampton D. Thames Named President and CEO of Citizens National Bank
Hampton D. Thames has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens National Bank, while Archie McDonnell has announced his retirement after nearly 50 years of service.
Thames, a 36-year employee of Citizens National Bank, was named President in April 2016 and has... Read More.
Local teams advance in basketball playoffs
Several local basketball teams have advanced in the MHSAA State Tournament.
Teams playing in the postseaon include Choctaw Central boys and girls and Leake Central boys.
Both the Leake Central boys and Choctaw Central girls have advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Leake Central defeated Caledonia 77-53 Saturday... Read More.
Several Wrecks Reported in Leake County Saturday; One Possible Head-on
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Several wrecks were reported Saturday in Leake County, beginning with a wreck on Hwy. 35 north about 4 a.m.
In the wreck no injuries were reported. But, once deputies got there they reported back that the passenger was drunk and the driver had left... Read More.
Trees Reported Down With Saturday Storms
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A large tree was reported down near Carthage Saturday evening near the intersection of Red Dog Rd. and Gross Rd., blocking the entire roadway.
Another tree was reported down on Hwy. 429 near Hughes Rd.
Another tree wasa reported down on Scott Crossing Rd. about... Read More.
