Vehicle Fire on Hwy 16
On Monday at 5:21pm, Carthage Fire Department was called out for a vehicle on fire on Hwy 16 near Stokes Lane.
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Today in Carthage, Fall Farmer’s Market
The Carthage Farmer’s Market is back for fall!Vendors will be in the parking lot above City Hall for the fall season every Tuesday from 8 am – 1 pm.Visit the Carthage Farmer’s Market for all your fall produce and more.
Vehicle Towed for Impersonating Law Enforcement in Leake
Just after 3:00 am on Monday, October 31st, Leake Deputies and Carthage Police received a call reporting that two vehicles impersonating police were traveling on Hwy 35 South toward Carthage.The caller was “blue-lighted” by one of the vehicles in Scott County and nearly pulled... Read More.
Reeves calls Mississippi special session for jobs project
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he is calling lawmakers into special session this week to consider incentives for an economic development project that would create 1,000 jobs with an average salary of $93,000.“Biggest economic development project in MS history coming to Golden... Read More.
Several local athletes earn statewide Top Performers honors
Several local athletes have earned honors for their performances on the field Friday night.Whitt Welch (RB) from Leake Academy, Dee Burnside (QB) and Austin Donald (RB) from Philadelphia, Quay Lane (DB) from Choctaw County, Elijah Ruffin (WR/DB) from Neshoba Central, and Omar Scott (RB)... Read More.
Photo Gallery: Carthage Back the Blue Event
The Carthage Police Department along with Our Daily Bread Ministries hosted an event, "Back the Blue", with the goal of making the local communities aware of the resources that Carthage has to offer.Several people including Carthage Fire Department Chief, Lonzo Jones; Superintendent, Dr. Joe... Read More.
Week 11 Kicks Picks Winner Announced
Kicks Picks Week 11 was a close race! One person came out on top with the highest amount of correct picks though, and that person is Noah Pickett of Philadelphia!He claims the Football Friday Food Spot weekly prize, a certificate for plate lunches for... Read More.
Saturday – Woods Fire At The Intersection Of Hwy 25 N And Goshen Rd
8:09 am - Carthage Fire Department responded to a woods fire at the intersection of Highway 25 North and Goshen Road. Fire was later contained and no reports of any structures were in danger.12:11 pm - Officials received a call about a one car... Read More.
Friday in Leake, multiple crashes, a break in, and more
Friday, October 28, 20223:40 a.m. – Leake Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle crash on Battle Bluff Rd. The vehicle was reportedly upside down when deputies arrived. No injuries were reported, and one person was taken into custody.7:21 a.m. – Leake Deputies and MS... Read More.
Thursday in Leake County – School Bus Crash, Disturbances, and More
Thursday, October 28, 20223:25 p.m. - Several first responders were dispatched to a crash on Red Dog Rd. involving a school bus with children on board. Get the full story here.9:05 p.m. – Leake Deputies responded to a call from Jones Lane off... Read More.
As Patients Wait for Products, $1 Million in Medical Marijuana Is Destroyed
The State Health Department is sticking to its timeline of when medical marijuana will go on sale in Mississippi. And although some of the first crops are being harvested, the director of the department's Medical Cannabis Program, Kris Adcock, said Thursday that products won't... Read More.
