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Smoke Inhalation Sends Two to Hospital in Carthage Fire
At 12 noon on Thursday, Carthage Fire Department, EMS, and Carthage Police responded to a house fire on Jefferson St.
The blaze may have started in the kitchen. Two people were transported by ambulance to a local hospital for smoke inhalation.
The extent of damage to... Read More.
Shooting Threat at Kosciusko High School Thursday Morning
The Kosciusko School District has released a statement concerning a possible shooting at the school today, September 11, 2025.
Kosciusko Police and Attala County Deputies were sent to the school at 9 a.m.
According to the Kosciusko Police Department, no shots were fired and no one... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show – Thursday, September 11
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens recaps the game against Jackson Academy and previews this week's game with Winston Academy.
The SouthGroup Insurance Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursday mornings at 7:35... Read More.
“Know Jesus Crusade” Coming to Carthage Sept. 21–24
A four-night “Know Jesus Crusade” will be held September 21–24 at the Old Elementary Auditorium in Carthage. Services will begin each evening at 6:00 p.m.
Guest speaker Alex McFarland will lead the event, with different music groups featured each night.
The lineup includes:
Restoration Band from... Read More.
Customer Gets Angry, Causes Disturbance at Philly Business
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Philadelphia Police were called to Cricket Wireless Friday afternoon for a disturbance.
The call was just after 5 p.m.
A customer had a disagreement with customer service and became irate, forcing employees to have to call police.
It was unclear if an arrest was made.
Motorcycle Chase in Leake County
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A motorcycle without a tag was involved in a chase with a Carthage police officer Saturday night.
The officer called the chase in at 10:41. It began on Hwy. 16 and the bike turned onto Hwy. 25 south.
The officer lost visual contact near the... Read More.
Car Stopped Going the Wrong Way Near Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A car was stopped by a Leake County deputy for going the wrong way on Hwy. 25, Saturday afternoon.
The deputy called the incident in just before 5:45 p.m., saying he was behind the car that was headed south in the northbound lane. He... Read More.
Two Cars Hit Saturday Night in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A two-car wreck was reported Saturday night in Carthage.
The wreck was between a Mazda and Chrysler in front of the National Guard Armory just before 9 p.m.
No one was reported hurt, but both cars were damaged and needed to be towed away.
Bridge Closed in Northwestern Neshoba County
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A bridge has been closed by the county on County Rd. 181 in northwestern Neshoba County.
The closure is between County roads 171 and 179, near Hwy. 19.
The bridge may be closed for as long as six months.
