Home Lost to Fire Saturday in Leake County

Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department and Carthage Fire Department were called to a mobile home ablaze on Battle Bluff Rd on Saturday, October 22nd at 11:45 am. Multiple structures, at least one vehicle, and a couple of small animals were lost in the fire. No one was... Read More.
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Tomorrow in Carthage – Oktoberfest

Carthage Oktoberfest is set for Saturday October 22nd from 9 am - 5 pm at the Old Elementary School. There are lots of fun things coming to the 2022 Oktoberfest such as: Arts & Crafts Vendors Retail Vendors Food Trucks Mobile Library with children's activities... Read More.
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Grass Fire on Hwy 25 and a Hit and Run

On Tuesday at 8:09am, Carthage Fire Department was called out for a grass fire on Highway 25 near Pollard Road.  It was quickly reported that the fire had been caused by a car driving in the median and that the fire had been put... Read More.
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LA Rebels Fall to Heritage Patriots 35-6

The Leake Academy Rebels were at home in Madden celebrating homecoming tonight and as it happened they were playing the number 2 team in 5A the Patriots of Heritage Academy from Meridian. The game remained within reach throughout the first half with the Patriots... Read More.
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Photo Gallery: Cruisin for a Wish Week 1

Cruisin for a Wish Week 1: Kosciusko Lower Elementary Kosciusko Middle Elementary Kosciusko Upper Elementary Kosciusko Jr. High Angel Albin MacDonald State Farm Bonus: Kosciusko Auto Parts and some of our Boswell Media employees
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Coffee with a Cop at McDonald’s – Photo Gallery

Coffee with a Cop took place at McDonald’s Wednesday morning. Members of the community stopped in for a free cup of coffee and a chat with Carthage Police Officers. Mayor Mary Ann Vivians was also among those in attendance. Chief of Police, Billy McMillan even served some... Read More.
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Photo: East Central CC announces 2022 Homecoming Court

Members of the 2022 East Central Community College Homecoming Court and their respective hometowns and high schools include (front row, from left) freshman maids Neely Hawthorne of Morton and East Rankin Academy, Belle Hollingsworth of Newton and Newton County Academy, Kaitlyn Jackson of Little... Read More.
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Young Children Found Walking on Highway 25

On Monday at 4:39pm, MHP requested assistance from county deputies regarding two children, approximately six and three years old, walking down Highway 25.  The children were quickly reunited with their mother.
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Choctaw Fire and Rescue Announces Road Closures

Conehatta-Prospect Road at Andrew Fredrick Road is closed due to being washed out. Road 489 near Morrow Road is closed due to being washed out. Conehatta Lake Road close to Albo Stamper Road intersection has shoulder erosion, marked with cones. Please use caution when driving this... Read More.
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