Shots in the Dark and Other Disturbances

On Wednesday at 3:09am, officers were requested to Highway 16 west of Carthage for a report of shooting going on in the area. At 3:38am, a resident on Mars Hill Road requested deputies check out his property for trespassers. At 5:07am, police, fire, and EMS were... Read More.
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Mailbox Meddler and a Large Tree Down in Leake

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:16 a.m. – Leake County Deputies and MS HWY Patrol were alerted to an accident that occurred on Hwy 43 near Whalen Rd when a vehicle struck a deer. No injuries were reported. 9:45 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call... Read More.
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Flu Surge Continues in Local Health District

The public health district which includes Attala County continues to be Mississippi’s flu hotspot.  In its latest update, the State Health Department said more than 45 per cent of patients visiting their doctors in the nine-county district had flu-like illnesses, up from about 31... Read More.
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Vandalism, Prank Calls, and More in Leake

Monday, December 5, 2022 4:32 a.m. – Dispatch received several threatening calls from a juvenile on Jolly Rd. Leake County Deputies went to the residence and spoke with the caller. Dispatch didn’t receive any more of these calls. 2:42 p.m. – Leake Deputies were called to... Read More.
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Disturbances and a Crash in Leake Sunday

Sunday, December 4, 2022 6:41 p.m. – Carthage Police and EMS were dispatched to a crash at the intersection of Hwy 35 and Hwy 16. One person was injured and transported to the hospital. 9:28 p.m. – Leake Deputies responded to a call reporting a disturbance... Read More.
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Egg Bowl Trophy coming to Pearl River Resort

The Egg Bowl Trophy is coming to Pearl River Resort as a part of the Golden Egg Tour 2022. The trophy will be at the Silver Star Casino Promenade Wednesday, Dec. 7. Mississippi State Bulldog fans can view and photograph the coveted Egg Bowl trophy at... Read More.
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Friday Crash in Carthage Lands One in Hospital

Friday, December 2, 2022 11:24 a.m. – Leake Deputies responded to a call from a residence on Coosa Rd reporting a domestic disturbance in progress. 12:13 p.m. – Carthage Fire Department, EMS, and Carthage Police responded to a two-vehicle accident on South Valley St near McDonalds.... Read More.
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