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Carthage Coliseum Open House
The City of Carthage is holding an open house at the Carthage Coliseum Friday November 5th from 8am - 10am and invites you to attend.
The City has completed two phases of a multi-phase project. There have been several renovations and upgrades done to the... Read More.
Fatal Accident in Carthage this morning
At approximately 7:16 a.m. Leake County Deputies, Carthage Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, and MS Highway Patrol were dispatched to the area of Highway 35 South near Freeny Water Association. A collision was reported between an automobile and a motorcycle. The driver of the... Read More.
Marcus Dupree’s Plans Do Not Include Paying Back the State
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Marcus Dupree says he earned the money and will not pay it back. The Philadelphia native has been accused of taking money from the same place as Brett Favre. But, Dupree's attorney, Matt Eichelberger, told WLBT his client earned his money.
"He provided a... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – Thursday, November 3
Before the Leake Academy Rebels take the field Friday night, you can hear a preview of the game during the SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show.
The SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursdays at 7:35 am and 3:35 pm.
The show will also be available... Read More.
Benefit Car Show set for November 20
A benefit car show is planned for Saturday, Nov. 20 in Carthage.
It will be held at the Flea Market Plus Parking lot beside Walmart from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
See more details in the flyer.
Hickman and Duong Headed for a Runoff for State Senate
LOUISVILLE, Miss.--Rod Hickman, an attorney from Noxubee County and Dr. Minh Duong, an eye doctor from Meridian, will be in a runoff for the state senate seat for District 32 for parts of Winston county and areas east of Philadelphia.
They were the top two... Read More.
The Vaccine for Kids and the Governor’s Plans to Sue
STATE WIDE--The final approval for the COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5 to 11, was given by the CDC Tuesday, and the state is preparing to make the vaccine available for the parents and kids who are interested. You will most likely be able... Read More.
Medical Marijuana in Mississippi Still Not a Done Deal
STATE WIDE--Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that state lawmakers are not done negotiating a new medical marijuana bill to replace Initiative 65, which was voted on by the people and thrown out by the state Supreme Court. The main hang-up is how strong the... Read More.
Missing Birmingham Man May Have Gambled at the Golden Moon
CHOCTAW, Miss.--Stirling Emmanuel Jones is missing from Birmingham and his relatives believe he went to the Golden Moon with another man, who returned to Birmingham without him.
Police did not provide the name of the man with whom Jones may have been traveling, but said... Read More.
