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A sideswipe turned into a hit-and-run around 6:45 Tuesday morning. The caller reported to Leake County authorities that a dark SUV struck their vehicle and fled the scene. There are no known injuries from this incident.

At about 7:15 Tuesday morning, Carthage police were alerted to reckless drivers traveling East Franklin Street. Communications received a call from a parent stating that her children were waiting outside for the school bus, and that passing drivers weren't slowing down. Officers were dispatched to the... Read More.

The annual Leake County Law Enforcement Supper has been set for this Saturday, September 19 at 6 p.m. The event, hosted by Leake County Constables Steven "Smiley" McMillan and Steve Goodman, will be held at the Leake County Country Club. All local law enforcement officers and... Read More.

Some local hospitals and other health care providers are getting a share of more than $104 million in federal money which the state is distributing. The awards through the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program include more than $344,000 to East Central Mississippi Health Care in... Read More.

A federal desegregation order which was imposed on the Leake County school district in 1969 has been lifted.  The Justice Department has been reviewing court-enforced consent decrees in more than a hundred school districts across the South including almost 30 in Mississippi.  The orders... Read More.

The Leake County Wildlife Extravaganza & Big Buck Contest will be held Tuesday, September 29. There will be food, prizes, contests, vendors, and special guest Robin Risher, also known as “Brother Blink.” Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Adult admission is $10 and includes a... Read More.

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Several cars and a building at Reunion Court Apartments, took bullets Sunday afternoon. Police were called out to reports of multiple gunshots about 5 p.m. Sunday. When they arrived they found the cars and building had been hit. No people were reported shot or... Read More.

Carthage voters will head to the polls next month to begin choosing who will serve as the city’s mayor and board of aldermen. With the primary election approaching, here’s what Carthage voters need to know about the candidates, election process, and important dates. The primary... Read More.

Everyone got a free point this 3rd week of Kicks Picks as I had Oregon playing Oklahoma instead of Oklahoma State. Thanks to the couple of pickers who brought that to my attention! This week was another close one. Our winner this week is... Read More.