Author: Ashlee Davis
Property Stolen from Closed School in Leake County
Monday, September 26, 2022
Leake County Deputies received a call just before 2pm reporting a person driving a white Ford F150 damaged property at Edinburg Attendance Center and stole some large metal filing cabinets. The vehicle was pulled over on Hwy 16 West in Carthage... Read More.
Week 6 Kicks Picks Winner Announced
Week 6 of Kicks Picks saw a large group vying for the top spot, however, one entrant finished alone.
Ethan Pendergrass of Carthage had the highest amount of correct picks! He will receive a gift certificate for 2 plate lunches from our Football Friday Food... Read More.
*UPDATE: FOUND* Keep an Eye Out for these 2 Leake County Children
UPDATE: The 2 missing boys have been found safe!
The Leake County Sheriffs Office would like to publicly express our appreciation for all who came out to help tonight. Thank you to Choctaw PD, Choctaw Conservation officers, Winston County S.O., Leake County EMS and everyone... Read More.
High school football schedule – September 23
Local area high school football games for September 23:
Leake County:
Ethel at Leake County
Leake Central at Velma Jackson
Attala County
Kosciusko at Forest
McAdams at Coldwater
Choctaw County
Choctaw County at Union
Hamilton at French Camp
Holmes County
Central Holmes at Winona Christian
Canton at Holmes... Read More.
Deadline 6pm Today – Week 6 Kicks Picks
ENTER YOUR PICKS BY 6 PM FRIDAY BELOW
Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em “Kicks Picks” is back for its 19th season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com.
Make your picks each week for the best high school and college football games in the state. If you get... Read More.
Multiple Accidents and Disturbances in Leake County
Thursday, September 22, 2022
10:42 a.m. – Leake Deputies were alerted to a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a church on Hwy 35 in the Singleton area.
11:22 a.m. – Carthage Police were called to a minor two-vehicle accident that occurred on the south... Read More.
Mississippi Highway Patrol Accepting Applications for Cadet Class 67
Mississippi Highway Patrol is currently accepting applications for Cadet Class 67.
This class will be a hybrid class combining candidates with no prior law enforcement experience and certified Law Enforcement Officers which will attend an abbreviated period of Cadet Class 67.
Applications are due October 14,... Read More.
Woman Seriously Injured in Pit Bull Attack, Owner Arrested
A victim of a dog attack was rushed to University Hospital in Jackson by ambulance Monday morning and is now in stable condition after undergoing surgery.
The victim was out reading meters for a utility company near Cannonade St. and Goodman St. when she was... Read More.
Disturbances, Suspicious Persons, and More in Leake
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
6:55 a.m. – Leake County Deputies and MDOT were alerted to a tree down on Old Salem Road at the end near Hwy 487 that was blocking the entire roadway.
6:57 a.m. – Leake Deputies were alerted to a disturbance at a... Read More.
A Suspicious Person and a Fighting Family in Leake County
Monday, September 19, 2022
11:46 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress on Hayes Street.
2:14 p.m. – Leake Deputies responded to multiple calls about a suspicious person walking along Hwy 25 North near Marydell.
And the winner is… Kicks Picks Week 5 Winner Announced
It's time to announce the winner of Kicks Picks Week 5!
Our winner is Ron Winters of Kosciusko. Congratulations Mr. Winters! You are the winner of a gift certificate for plate lunches for 2 from Southern or Soul in Carthage.
You too could be a winner.... Read More.
