Arrest Made in Carthage Shooting Outside Discount Depot

An arrest has been made in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Aquarion Conecin of Leake County. The shooting happened outside Discount Depot in Carthage on Friday, May 2 around 5:30 p.m. Carthage Police have charged 27-year-old Leonard Black of Carthage with Murder in the... Read More.
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Coffee with the Legislators in Carthage Announced

The annual “Coffee with the Legislators” will be held on Wednesday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Leake County Courthouse. This is your opportunity to meet our legislators and express your thoughts and opinions on things that have an impact on Leake County.
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New Business, Mattress by Appointment, Opens in Carthage

A new business has officially opened its doors in Carthage with a ribbon cutting ceremony held recently for Mattress by Appointment, owned by Nathaniel Settlemir. Settlemir, who also serves as pastor of New Prospect Church in the Conehatta community, brings affordable bedding options to the... Read More.
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Rotary Club Annual Pancake Supper in Carthage

The Rotary Club’s annual Pancake Supper is today, April 8, 2025, from 4 PM to 7 PM at McMillan Park. Guests may dine-in or take-out. Tickets are $10 each and available at the door or through any club member.
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Carthage Police Chase Car That Caused Wreck

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Carthage Police and Leake Couny deputies chased a Chevy Express that ran a red light at highway 16 and 35, causing a crash. That was shortly after 10:30 Saturday morning. The vehicle continued on Hwy 35 south at speeds of 85 mph through Walnut... Read More.
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Shooting on Langdon Trail Near Carthage

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A person was shot Saturday night on Langdon Train, after deputies got several reports about shots being fired. The call came in shortly before 7:30 p.m. When a deputy arrived on scene he reported that shots had been fired, that someone was yelling they... Read More.
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