Ashlee Davis

The Attala County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is warning the public about a phone scam targeting local residents. Scammers are calling or texting residents claiming to be from the sheriff’s office. The fraudsters say that the recipient owes money and demand payment. The scammers may use […]

The finalists have been announced for the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year. A panel of music industry judges listened to the songs and judged the lyrics to all submitted songs at the famous Wishbone Studio in Muscle Shoals, AL. Fifteen finalists have been chosen […]

Leake Central High School has announced a change of venue for their upcoming graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026. The ceremony will now be held at the Carthage Coliseum on Thursday, May 21 at 7 pm. Graduates are asked to report to the coliseum […]

A one-vehicle crash on Highway 16 East near Byrds Road sent at least one person to the hospital Sunday afternoon. The crash was reported just before 5 p.m. near Bobo’s House Movers when a vehicle reportedly left the roadway and hit a tree. Leake County […]

It’s very good overall — just a few grammar, punctuation, and style tweaks for readability and consistency. Here’s a polished version: The Leake County Sheriff’s Office will host a rescue blood drive this Friday, May 29, from 1–5 p.m. at their office located at 316 […]

The Mississippi Highway Patrol saw a busy weekend for the Memorial Day holiday according to Public Affairs Officer, Bobby Land. Extra patrols were in place from May 22-25 aimed at cracking down on speeding and distracted or impaired driving. MHP issued 4,908 citations, and 591 […]

The Carthage Police Department is investigating multiple vehicle burglaries reported in the areas of North Pearl Street, White Street, Fairway Boulevard, and Northwood Circle. Police are reminding residents to take simple precautions against these thefts like locking vehicle doors. Valuables should be removed from plain […]

The Kosciusko Police Department has made an arrest following an investigation into the possible sexual assault of a child. Authorities say they received a report alleging that a child had been sexually assaulted, and a forensic interview was conducted with the child as part of […]

A white 2015 Ford F-350 bucket truck was stolen from Deanco Auction on Monday, June 1 at around 4:45 a.m. The truck may have damage to the front end on the grill after driving through a locked gate, and it was last seen traveling north […]

Help Happens Here, a new online directory connecting local service providers with customers, will celebrate its official grand opening with two ceremonies on Thursday, June 4. The first will be held at 10 a.m. at the Main Street Chamber of Leake County office in Carthage. […]