Leake
Benefit Fundraiser for Lance James for Medical Expenses
A fundraiser benefit for Lance James is being held at the Carthage Coliseum on Saturday, March 2nd from 11 a.m. until.Lance James of the Freeny area worked at Integrity Towing in Carthage, MS. Mr. James was hurt at work in an accident where an... Read More.
Chief Lonzo Jones reads to elementary students
Carthage Fire Department Chief, Lonzo Jones paid a visit to Leake Central Elementary this morning (March 1, 2024).Chief Jones read the book "Meet a Firefighter" to Ms. Thomas' 5th grade class.
B-MO in the MO’rning – Remembering Blake with Pastor Joe Burgess (Audio)
(Brian Montgomery) Pastor Joe Burgess took a few minutes to visit about one of his, if not his favorite subject his son Blake. Blake tragically died several years ago in an automobile accident, and while I wasn't in Mississippi at the time of his... Read More.
Lucky Leap Day Baby Celebrates In Style
Congratulations to our Leap Day Give Away winner Lisa Singletary, she not only got to celebrate her birthday yesterday (she was actually born on February 29th) but was also Boswell Media's Leap Day Giveaway winner! She'll receive $500 to spend at our sponsor locations.To... Read More.
Woman injured in Leake County shooting
One person was taken to the hospital for injuries she sustained in a drive by shooting just after 1 a.m. on Spinout Rd. in Leake County.A male and a female told Leake County Deputies that they were laying in bed and were awakened by... Read More.
Conehatta man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a child
Jackson, Miss. – A Conehatta man pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact with a child.
According to court documents, Brett Keith Thomas, 27, engaged in sexual contact with a minor under the age of twelve. Court records show that the offense occurred in the Conehatta... Read More.
Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise unveils the official name of travel plaza: “Crystal Sky”
CHOCTAW, MS (February 28, 2024) - The Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise (CRDE), owned by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, is thrilled to announce the official name of its upcoming travel plaza: “Crystal Sky.” The name draws inspiration from the nearby Tribal community in Winston... Read More.
House fire in Carthage Tuesday afternoon
The Carthage Fire Department and Leake Correctional Volunteers were dispatched to a home on North St. Matthew Street at 5:38 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2024 for a fire. The home is situated just a few houses down from First Baptist Church.The blaze is... Read More.
Miss Mississippi, Vivian O’Neal to visit Sunshine Children’s Clinic
Miss Mississippi, Vivian O'Neal will visit Sunshine Children's Clinic of Carthage on March 6th at 2 p.m.O'Neal will be there to read as a volunteer reader for Read Across America Week.Miss O'Neal will also be reading at Sunshine Children's Clinic in Canton on March... Read More.
Fatal shooting on Hillcrest St. in Carthage Monday night
Update:Carthage Chief of Police, Billy McMillan has stated that one person was found dead on scene and one person was transported to Baptist Hospital - Leake and later airlifted to another hospital.The Carthage Police Department is working to identify the shooter(s).Kicks 96 News has... Read More.
