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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, 2022
6:42 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.
Top Kicks96 News Stories of 2022
Here’s a look back at the some of the biggest happenings in our local area from 2022:
13-Year-Old Child Injured When Man Runs from Neshoba Law Enforcement (February)
Boswell Media and Local Community Grieve Longtime Sports Commentator, Gilbert Barham (March)
Mississippi... Read More.
Another Stolen Car in Leake County and More
On Monday at 7:58 a.m., officers were requested to a residence on Highway 487 east for a report of a stolen vehicle.
At 12:28 p.m., officers were requested to a residence on Hudson Road for a person causing a disturbance.
At 7:37 p.m., there was a... Read More.
Domestic Disturbance and Car Theft on Christmas
On Sunday at 12:29 a.m., officers were requested to a residence on Mars Hill Road where the caller said her adult daughter wouldn't leave and was trying to be violent.
At 3:16 p.m., officers responded to a call from a person who said that his... Read More.
A Message from TVA and Central Electric
TVA and CENTRAL ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION MEDIA ADVISORY
Public Power Team Working to Keep Consumers Warm
Cold temperatures across the area are placing additional demands on the power system, and
CENTRAL EPA team members are working hard to ensure you remain safe and warm.
Until the temperature moderates,... Read More.
