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Help Identify Local Thieves Caught on Camera

Monday, March 27 by Ashlee Davis

Carthage Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals in the video below who were caught on camera at a residence on Pine Hill Circle on Thursday, March 23 at approximately 12:40 a.m. These two individuals are suspects in an auto... Read More.

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Here’s How Much Local Schools Would Get Under Senate Legislation

Wednesday, March 8 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's public schools would receive about $181 million over current year funding under Senate legislation to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program for the first time since 2007.A chart provided by the Parents Campaign shows how local schools would benefit if the legislation... Read More.

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Remo’s Rescue in Desperate Need of Dog Food and Donations

Monday, February 6 by Ashlee Davis

The Carthage Police Department has partnered with Remo’s Rescue, a local nonprofit animal rescue, to collect dog food for the many animals in their care.Remo's has recently spoken out about how overwhelmed the small animal rescue is saying, "We can't feed, house, vet and... Read More.

Local Officer Graduates Law Enforcement Training Academy

Thursday, December 22 by Ashlee Davis

The Law Enforcement Training Academy at Camp Shelby held its graduation on Thursday, December 22.Chief Billy McMillan and Assistant Chief Mike Williams of Carthage Police Department would like to congratulate Jeremiah Brooks, a Carthage resident who was among the graduates.Brooks completed the 11-week training... Read More.

Vehicle Fire at Local Body Shop in Carthage

Wednesday, December 21 by Ashlee Davis

Wednesday, December 21, 2022Just before 8 am, Carthage Fire Department was dispatched to Hardin’s Body Shop on Edwards St when it was reported that a vehicle caught fire inside the shop. Firefighters quickly got the fire under control and extinguished.12:02 p.m. – Leake County... Read More.

Local COVID Cases Hit Three-Month High

Friday, December 9 by Randy Bell

While Attala County is part of the public health district which is seeing the most flu cases in Mississippi, the biggest number of new COVID-19 infections in the local area is in Neshoba County. The State Health Department reported 66 cases in the county... Read More.

Photos: Local Child’s Wish Granted Just in Time for Christmas

Thursday, December 8 by Ashlee Davis

On Tuesday, December 6th, Ja'Karrian Tate had his wish granted by Make-A-Wish Mississippi, Boswell Media, and all who donated during our Cruisin for a Wish campaign in October!!Santa, his reindeer, and a host of carolers greeted Ja'Karrian at his home with all of the... Read More.

Flu Surge Continues in Local Health District

Tuesday, December 6 by Randy Bell

The public health district which includes Attala County continues to be Mississippi’s flu hotspot. In its latest update, the State Health Department said more than 45 per cent of patients visiting their doctors in the nine-county district had flu-like illnesses, up from about 31... Read More.

Level 4 Tornado Threat Now Covers Entire Area

Tuesday, November 29 by Randy Bell

The National Weather Service has now expanded a Level-4 "moderate" risk of tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail for to cover all of the local area this afternoon and tonight. The next-to-the-highest threat level means that NWS expects strong tornadoes (EF-2 to EF-3), including... Read More.

Today in Carthage: Leadership Leake, a program for local youth

Monday, November 21 by Ashlee Davis

The MSU Leake County Extension Office now hosts a program called Leadership Leake every 1st and 3rd Monday from 3:30 pm - 5 pm at the extension office.The program is geared toward youth ages 14-18 who want to develop leadership skills, career exploration, and... Read More.

Local COVID Cases Increase

Thursday, November 17 by Randy Bell

The State Health Department is reporting 57 new COVID cases in the local area in the past week-- the most since early October. It breaks down this way: an increase of 23 cases in Leake County, 21 in Neshoba County and 13 in Attala... Read More.

Several local athletes earn statewide Top Performers honors

Monday, October 31 by Breck Riley

Several local athletes have earned honors for their performances on the field Friday night.Whitt Welch (RB) from Leake Academy, Dee Burnside (QB) and Austin Donald (RB) from Philadelphia, Quay Lane (DB) from Choctaw County, Elijah Ruffin (WR/DB) from Neshoba Central, and Omar Scott (RB)... Read More.