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Neshoba County approves new app for sheriff’s department
The Neshoba County Sheriff's Department is getting its own app.
According to a Facebook post, the Neshoba County Board of Supervisors approved funding for the app during Monday's meeting.
"This app will be a great asset to the citizens of Neshoba County and enhance the... Read More.
Guard Plane Damaged During Refueling Mission
One of those Air National Guard tanker planes had to make an emergency landing in Meridian Sunday. The KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft belonging to the 186th Air Refueling Wing was conducting a routine air refueling mission when the plane’s boom was damaged and couldn’t be... Read More.
Mobile Home Fire on Galilee Rd., in Leake County
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A mobile home fire was reported to 911 dispatchers Saturday morning just after 5:30. The fire was on Galilee Rd., which is southeast of Carthage, near Madden.
Madden volunteers and Carthage were dispatched.
The outcome of the fire was unclear from radio traffic.
Instances of Possible Gunplay Around Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Leake County deputies checked out at ;east two calls early Saturday about people with guns causing problems.
About 12:40 a.m. a woman called 911 and said that a person was following her on Hwy. 35 just south of Carthage, headed north, and flashing their... Read More.
Mississippi’s Flu Rate Edges Up Again
The flu bug won't go away in Mississippi. The State Health Department says we've actually seen an increase in the flu rate statewide, with 5.3 per cent of patients who went to a doctor's office complaining of flu-like symptoms. That compares to an adjusted... Read More.
Memphis Man Killed in Attala Crash
A wreck on Highway 35 in Attala County has killed a Memphis man. The Highway Patrol says Quinton Turner, 54, was traveling north Saturday morning when his SUV collided with a southbound car driven by Brian Norwood, 35, of West. Turner was pronounced dead... Read More.
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.
