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Carthage Police Searching for Shooting Suspect(s)
Carthage Police are searching for suspect(s) involved in a shooting that occurred in the 300 block of N. Jordan St. just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.An officer on routine patrol reported that he heard multiple gun shots near the area of... Read More.
Leake Academy’s George Wilcox nominated for Best QB in Mississippi by The Clarion-Ledger
Leake Academy George Wilcox is among several players nominated as the best high school quarterback in the state by The Clarion Ledger.
"As the 2024 football season inches closer MHSSAA and MAIS football fans can decide... Read More.
Local marching band to perform in nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade
The Leake County High School marching band has been invited to perform in the country's oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade.
That event is the Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA.
This year will be the 105th edition of the parade, which has aired on WPVI-TV (6ABC)... Read More.
Carthage Man Sentenced for Dealing Meth in Red Water
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A nearly 11-year federal prison sentence was dealt to Roby Lee Jackson, Jr., 32, of Carthage, this week for dealing drugs on the Choctaw Reservation at Red Water.Jackson pleaded guilty in April to that crime, along with having a firearm during drug trafficking.Prosecutors... Read More.
Threats, Assault Reported in Lena Area Tuesday Night
LENA, Miss.--Several people called Leake County deputies Tuesday night to report that a man who had just gotten out of jail had made threats and choked a person Tuesday night about 10:15.The call was on Cedar Grove Rd. in the Lena area.The man had... Read More.
Thompson Defends Secret Service Bill, Republicans Say No Sale
WASHINGTON--Congressman Bennie Thompson, who represents the Delta in Washington, defended his Disgraced Former Protectees Act in a House Homeland Security Committee meeting Tuesday. Thompson was called on by several Republicans, including Georgia's Marjorie Taylor-Green, and August Pfluger, of Texas.Thompson, who represents Holmes, Attala and... Read More.
Central Mississippi Gas Prices Generally Lower Than State Average
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Mississippi's average price for gas was $2.94 per gallon Tuesday morning, said Gasbuddy.com, which tracks gas prices across the country in real time. While Mississippi has the lowest gas average in the country, Kosciusko's prices have been several cents above that average.Tuesday morning... Read More.
Guest Visits Site of Attempted Assassination
BUTLER, Penn.-Congressman Michael Guest, who represents parts of central Mississippi in Washington, visited the site in Butler, Penn., where former Pres. Donald Trump was shot during an attempt on his life.Guest visited Monday as the head of the Secret Service was questioned by a... Read More.
Deadly Shooting Friday in Carthage
A man was killed Friday night on Martin Luther King Dr. in Carthage.An officer was flagged down and quickly called for an ambulance when he found there was a gunshot victim.The man who has been identified as 30-year-old Kevin Christopher Cross Jr. of... Read More.
The Carthage Fire Department Introduces New Full-Time Firefighter
The Carthage Fire Department recently added a new full-time firefighter to the crew.Tyler Anderson joined the Carthage Fire Department on July 1, 2024.
