Local
Henderson Elected Mayor of Carthage
Laurie Henderson will be the new mayor of Carthage. Running as a Republican, she beat incumbent mayor Mary Ann Vivians in Tuesday's general election. Henderson got about 60 per cent of the vote. And she's already setting some priorities for when she takes over... Read More.
Thompson Waits, Then Wins– Ezell Elected as Newest Congressman in MS
It was an unfamiliar experience for Bennie Thompson. He had to wait until just after midnight before being declared the winner in the race for Congress in Mississippi's Second District. The only Democrat in the state's Washington delegation was re-elected to a 15th term,... Read More.
Christmas Open House coming soon in Leake County
Christmas Open House for Leake County will be held on Sunday, November 13 from 1 pm – 7 pm.Each business will be offering special sales and offers for Christmas Open House.“This is a great opportunity to jumpstart holiday shopping while supporting your local community!”... Read More.
Happening today: Leake/Carthage Elections
Today is election today in Mississippi.Races on the Leake County ballot include Leake County School Board, U.S. House of Representatives District 2, Court of Appeals District 3, Chancery Judge District 11, Circuit Court District 8.City of Carthage voters will vote on Mayor as well... Read More.
Wreck Between Eighteen Wheeler and Camaro on 16 West
On Monday at 7:25am, there was a wreck reported on Hwy 16 West involving an eighteen wheeler and a Camaro. First officer on the scene advised that there was no entrapment, but wanted EMS on scene. One person was transported to Baptist Leake.At 11:34am,... Read More.
Kicks Picks Final Weekly Winner Announced
It was a battle to the very end for our final week of Kicks Picks. Several entrants did well this week, but one came out on top, and that is Ryan Moore of Philadelphia.Congratulations Ryan, you are the final winner of a gift certificate... Read More.
Former Leake Deputy Jailed for Evidence Tampering
The former Leake County deputy sheriff at the center of an evidence tampering investigation which led to dozens of drug cases being dismissed in September turned himself in Monday. Sheriff Randy Atkinson says Justin Moore is facing 31 counts of evidence tampering. Moore surrendered... Read More.
Accident with Entrapment on Highway 35
On Monday at 5:22am, there was a report of a two-vehicle accident with possible entrapment blocking the road on Highway 35 at County Line Road. Deputies, fire department, and EMS responded. One person was extricated from their vehicle and transported to UMMC.At 6:17am, a... Read More.
Saturday – Accident On Hwy 429
3:21 am - Leake County officials responded to an accident on Highway 429. A tree fell across the road in front of a vehicle. No injuries were reported.
10:40 am - Officials received a call about a one car MVA on Highway 35. No injuries... Read More.
