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Trash Dumping, a Crash, and Bridge Out in Leake County
Thursday, December 30, 2022At 6:40 a.m., Leake County Deputies, Carthage Fire Department, and EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Hwy 35 near Hopoca Rd. One person was transported to the hospital.At approximately 5 p.m., there was a report of a... Read More.
AAA: Gas Prices Creeping Higher in MS
After six straight weeks of falling prices, it's getting a little more expensive to fill up your car across Mississippi. AAA says the average price for gas statewide has climbed more than seven cents in the past week, now at just under $2.79. Locally,... Read More.
Two Lives Lost in Neshoba County House Fire on Choctaw Indians Tribal Lands
On December 26, a house fire with fatalities occurred in the Pearl River Community in Neshoba County on Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians tribal lands. Information provided by the Tribe's Department of Public Safety shows that the fire started at around 1:30 am on... Read More.
MSDH: Third COVID Death in Attala This Month
The State Health Department, for the third time this month, is reporting a COVID-19 death in Attala County. That makes 123 since the pandemic began. Leake County has had 125 and Neshoba County 247, including one death reported this month. Since Dec. 12, there've... Read More.
Photo Gallery: G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The G.A. Carmichael Family Health mobile unit has been serving the citizens of Carthage and Leake County in recent years. Patients will now have a brick-and-mortar health center to visit located at 303 W Franklin Street.G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center of Carthage held its... Read More.
Tobacco Store Robbed Tuesday Night in Carthage
At approximately 10:30 pm on Tuesday, December 28th Carthage Police responded to a burglar alarm at Smokes Vape & Tobacco Warehouse on Hwy 16 West. When officers arrived, they discovered that a window in the door was broken. The robber(s) most likely used a... Read More.
Late Night Wrecks in Leake County
On Tuesday at 9:24 p.m., there was a report of a two-car accident with injuries on Highway 487 east and Gunter Road. One person was transported to Baptist Leake.On Wednesday at 1:43 a.m., there was a report of a wreck with injuries on Highway... Read More.
Flu Cases Down but Christmas Spike Looms
State health officials are worried that flu activity across Mississippi will spike as a result of holiday travels and family gatherings during Christmas. The flu levels statewide remain high although there's been a downward trend. In the public health district which includes Attala County,... Read More.
Law Enforcement Officers Respond to Multiple Disturbance Reports in Leake
Tuesday, December 27, 20226:42 a.m. – Leake Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Melvin Carson Rd regarding a domestic disturbance in progress there.8:16 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Hwy 25 near North Jordan St. No... Read More.
