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Firefighters Respond to 18-Wheeler Fire Monday in Leake County

Tuesday, September 24 by Ashlee Davis

Leake County area volunteer firefighters were dispatched Monday afternoon regarding an 18-wheeler that caught fire in the Marydell area. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on September 24 on Hwy 25. When first responders arrived at the scene, the cab of the 18-wheeler was fully... Read More.

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Officer and Firefighters Respond to Couch Fire at Belhaven Apartments

Tuesday, July 9 by Ashlee Davis

Two Choctaw Fire Department Firefighters to Graduate from Mississippi State Fire Academy Today

Thursday, May 23 by Ashlee Davis

Jackson, Miss.--Firefighter Class 209 of the Mississippi State Fire Academy is making a difference and twenty-four (24) members will graduate from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson, MS. Graduation will be held... Read More.

Leake County FireFighters Association Annual Memorial Service to be held this Sunday

Friday, January 26 by Ashlee Davis

The Leake County FireFighters Association Annual Memorial Service will be held this Sunday, January 28th at 2 p.m. at the Old Elementary School in Carthage on North Van Buren St. The two volunteers being honored are Mrs.... Read More.

Leake County Volunteer Firefighters Attend Firefighter Field Day (Photo Gallery)

Monday, June 12 by Ashlee Davis

Two members of the Leake County Fire Fighters Association recently participated in “Firefighter Field Day” at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Jacob Sims of Carthage Volunteer Fire Department as well as a member of the Leake County Correctional Fire Department attended and participated in training... Read More.

Changes on the Way for Tag Which Has Raised $1 Million for Fallen Officers and Firefighters

Thursday, April 13 by Randy Bell

You see a lot of them these days when you're driving in Mississippi-- those customized black and white car tags which help to raise money for the families of fallen law enforcement officers and firefighters. And there could be more of the tags on... Read More.

Choctaw Firefighters Graduate From Academy

Wednesday, September 21 by Randy Bell

Two members of the Choctaw Fire Department are graduating from the State Fire Academy Thursday. Peyton Bell and Cobi B John are among 17 members of Firefighter Class 198. They completed an intense seven-week course including online, classroom, and hands-on instruction in the areas... Read More.

Firefighters in Leake Battle Two Fires, Law Enforcement Handles Trespassers and More

Wednesday, June 22 by Ashlee Davis

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 6:38 p.m. – Carthage Fire Department and Carthage Volunteers responded to a call reporting a woods fire behind a residence on Naylor Street. 6:57 p.m. – Carthage Fire Department and Ofahoma Volunteers were alerted to a hay baler on fire in... Read More.

Volunteer Firefighters Respond to Two Fires in Leake County Today

Tuesday, June 7 by Ashlee Davis

Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 8:10 a.m. – Ofahoma Volunteer Fire Department responded to a barn on fire on Matlock Drive near the Madison county line. 11:40 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in progress on HWY 43 near the 4-way... Read More.

Marydell Firefighters Respond to Woods Fire in Leake

Monday, April 25 by Ashlee Davis

Monday April 25, 2022 2:21 p.m. - Marydell Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Mooney Road near the Edinburg area when calls came in reporting a woods fire. 2:36 p.m. - Carthage Police were called to Walmart regarding a disturbance in progress inside... Read More.

Graduation Day For Two Carthage Firefighters

Wednesday, February 16 by Randy Bell

Two Carthage firefighters have completed their training at the State Fire Academy in Pearl and will graduate Thursday along with 28 others from across the state. Andrew Burnside and Taylor Nazery went through an intense seven-week course which included online, classroom, and hands-on instruction... Read More.

Fireplace Safety Tips from The Firefighters Association

Thursday, February 18 by Robbie Watson

Frigid Temps are here. With that comes the ambiance of the fireplace. The Firefighters Association has shared some safety tips for operating and maintaining a fire. Always open the damper or flute before starting a fire and keep it open until fire is completely... Read More.