Leake County Home Destroyed in Wednesday Evening Blaze
A house fire on Welton Road off Highway 25 in Carthage left a home completely destroyed Wednesday evening, November 20....
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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...
Multiple Crashes Reported Wednesday in Leake
On Wednesday morning, Leake County Deputies and the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 13 in the Lena area. A pickup truck reportedly collided with the rear of a semi-truck hauling chickens. No injuries were reported.
Later that afternoon, deputies were...
Multiple Departments Respond to Wednesday House Fire on Pleasant Grove Road
On Wednesday afternoon, a house fire broke out on Pleasant Grove Road, just off Highway 35. Fortunately, no one was home at the time, and there were no reported injuries.
The fire is believed to have started in a room at the back of the...
Shots Fired Wednesday in Carthage, No Injuries Reported
Carthage Police responded to reports of gunfire on Williams Street shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29.
No injuries were reported, and no suspects were found at the scene.
Witnesses mentioned seeing two women arguing and a white truck leaving the area during the incident.
The...
City-wide trash pick-up service offered in Carthage
The City of Carthage city-wide trash pick-up service is Wednesday, January 31st 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Thursday, February 1st 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
You can dispose of trash, debris, household furniture, mattresses, or other items for disposal with the exception of tires,...
Home claimed in late night fire Tuesday in Walnut Grove
A home on Lewis Ave. at the corner of Walnut St. in Walnut Grove was destroyed in a fire on the evening of Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Walnut Grove Fire Department, Carthage Fire Department, and Leake County Correctional Volunteers responded to the house fire just...
Leake County Schools Closed Wednesday
All Leake County Schools and offices will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, due to the persistent low temperatures and hazardous road conditions. In coordination with Leake County Emergency Management officials and the National Weather Service, the decision has been made to suspend...
East Central Community College Campus to open at noon Wednesday
Due to road conditions throughout the five-county district, East Central Community College campuses and offices will have a delayed opening Wednesday, January 17.
All offices will open, and in-person classes will resume at Noon.
Classes before Noon will be virtual. Students, should check Canvas accounts for...
