Burglary Reported at Smoke Shop Scene 1 in Carthage

Carthage Police are investigating a burglary at Smoke Shop Scene 1, located on Highway 16 near Walmart. According to Police Chief Billy McMillan, the suspect(s) broke a front window to enter the building, stole merchandise, and fled the scene. Authorities responded to the incident... Read More.
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Two Injured in Crash Wednesday in Carthage

Leake County law enforcement and emergency responders dealt with three separate traffic incidents on Wednesday, one of which resulted in injuries. Early in the morning, Leake County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Utah Road; no injuries were reported. Later in the day, around 5... Read More.
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Friday Night Stabbing Reported in Carthage

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A stabbing was reported Friday night in Carthage at Cross Creek Apartments on Red Dog Rd. The call came in just after 10:15 p.m. Police and an ambulance were sent to the apartment complex. It wasn't clear exactly what happened from police radio communications. Just before... Read More.
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Sweets & Treats Today in Carthage

This year's event is today, Monday, Oct 28 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on the courthouse square. Sweets and Treats is an annual community "Trick or Treat" event that is free to the public. Community businesses and organizations set up booths around the historic downtown square... Read More.
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Gunshots Reported in Carthage Neighborhood

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Gunshots were reported just before midnight Friday in the area of Naylor St., near Martin Luther King Dr. in Carthage. That's the same are where police have investigated shots fired calls on numerous nights. Both Carthage Police and Leake County deputies responded and no one... Read More.
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Man Hospitalized After Carthage Shooting

A man was shot Tuesday evening while driving on Hayes Street in Carthage. Carthage Police were alerted to gunfire on Hayes Street at around 10 p.m. While officers were investigating the reports, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Leake notified officers of a gunshot victim in their emergency department. The... Read More.
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Man Accused of Murdering Carthage Resident Turns Himself in

JACKSON, Miss.--The man Jackson Police believe killed Caderius Hathorn, of Carthage, at Manhattan Park on Cedars of Lebanon Road in Jackson, has turned himself in to police. The murder happened Sept. 4, according to Jackson Police Detective Sequerna Banks. She said Hathorn was shot multiple... Read More.
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Fire Reported Saturday Morning in Carthage

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A house fore was reported Saturday morning in Carthage and was quickly put out. The fire was called in just after 9 a.m. on North West St. Several firefighters and a couple of fire engines responded. By 9:25 the fire was out and trucks were... Read More.
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Carthage man sentenced in human trafficking case

A Carthage man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison with 10 years to serve in a human trafficking case. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says 38-year-old James Wilder was convicted of tampering with physical evidence and intimidating a witness. Fitch says her human trafficking unit... Read More.
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It’s Time to Team Up to Clean Up Carthage

On Saturday, September 14, the City of Carthage will hold its "Team Up to Clean Up" event. Local citizens are invited to gather at 9 a.m. at the north end of the court square to participate in the community-wide effort. Volunteers will be treated to breakfast... Read More.
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Car Crashes During Chase in Carthage

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Speeds reached 90 mph during a police chase in Carthage early Saturday. A Carthage Police officer could be heard just before 3 a.m. saying he was chasing a Chrysler 300 at 12th St. and College, and that speeds had reached 75 mph. Shortly after that... Read More.
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