Local
Disturbances in Carthage
On Wednesday at 1:47pm, officers were dispatched to Westbrook Apartments for a report of fighting.
At 5:47pm, CPD was requested to Baptist-Leake ER for a disorderly patient.
At 8:19pm, officers were requested to a trailer park on Old Canton Road for a disturbance in progress.
Local COVID Cases Increase
The State Health Department is reporting 57 new COVID cases in the local area in the past week-- the most since early October. It breaks down this way: an increase of 23 cases in Leake County, 21 in Neshoba County and 13 in Attala... Read More.
Jonathan Webster named East Central Community College Head Football Coach
*Story by Lucas Calvert with ECCC Athletics.
East Central Community College in Decatur is excited to welcome Jonathan Webster to campus as the 22nd head coach of the Warrior football program. Webster replaces Ken Karcher who served in the role for 10 seasons before announcing... Read More.
Domestic Disturbances in Leake
On Tuesday at 3:29pm, officers were dispatched to a home on Hopoca Road for a physical assault between father and son.
At 7:53am, Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a disturbance that occurred between an employee and a customer.
At 9:14am, deputies were dispatched to... Read More.
Tyson Foods Makes $18M Investment in Walnut Grove
FROM TYSON FOODS:
Tyson Foods is pleased to announce an $18 million investment in the Mississippi economy, expanding the company’s hatchery in Walnut Grove, Mississippi. The project is expected to increase the hatchery’s capacity to hold chicks and eggs, specifically contributing to operational efficiency at... Read More.
Domestic Altercation in Carthage Lands One in the Hospital and One Behind Bars
On Sunday, November 13th at 12:25 a.m., Carthage Police Officers were dispatched to a residence on Red Dog Rd regarding a disturbance in progress involving a weapon.
When officers arrived on scene a woman, Bessie Leflore, was standing in the doorway holding a kitchen knife... Read More.
Mississippi has one of the highest flu rates in the country
Mississippi is seeing a historic flu season.
In fact, the state has one of the highest flu rates in the country according to the Centers for Disease Control.
The CDC places the Magnolia State in the highest category for flu activity. The other states in that... Read More.
Minor Crash, Shots Fired, and Racing Reported in Leake
Monday, November 14, 2022
1:18 p.m. – Carthage Police were dispatched to a minor two-vehicle accident that occurred on Hwy 35 in front of Sonic. No injuries were reported.
1:57 p.m. – Leake Deputies received a call reporting that shots were fired on Pepper Ridge Rd... Read More.
Today in Carthage – Leake County Wildlife Seminar, Supper, and Big Buck Contest
The Leake County Wildlife Seminar, Supper, and Big Buck Contest will be tonight at the Carthage Coliseum.
There will be a wild game buffet. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish.
Admission (includes a stew supper) is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for... Read More.
