Leake
Fighting, Reckless Driving, and Fire in Leake on Tuesday
On Tuesday, August 5th just after 9 a.m., Leake County Deputies and MS Hwy Patrol were alerted to a loaded log truck driving recklessly on Hwy 25 S headed north.A caller reported a disturbance between a male and female that occurred at the intersection... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 3 Winner Announced
Kicks Picks Week 3 was a close race! One person came out on top with the highest amount of correct picks though, and that person is Chad Arthur of Rosebud!He claims the Football Friday Food Spot weekly prize, a certificate to Hometown Prime in... Read More.
LA Rebels Fall to Bayou Colts 40-20
The Leake Academy Rebels returned home to Madden this week to face the Colts of Bayou Academy from Cleveland. The non division game was the fifth meeting between the two teams with the Rebels leading the series 4-0. The Rebels entered tonight's game 0-2... Read More.
Photo: Leake Academy 2023 Homecoming Court
Leake Academy has revealed its 2023 Homecoming Court.Front row: Senior maids and candidates for queen: Meah Pinter, Kayte Jones, and Katlyn Goodin.Back row: Sophomore maid Annie Kate White, Junior maids Harlie Roach and Shelby Rudolph, Freshman maid Aubrey Rudolph, Sophomore maid Hadley Barnes, and... Read More.
Carthage Police Department investigating Tuesday evening shootings
On Tuesday, August 29th at approximately 8:30 p.m., Carthage Police received a call reporting that the back glass had been shot out of a vehicle near a residence on Williams St. This shooting is said to have stemmed from a dispute over ownership of... Read More.
Buddy Guy concert scheduled for this weekend at Pearl River Resort cancelled
Pearl River Resort announces the Buddy Guy concert, scheduled for September 2nd at Silver Star Convention Center, has been canceled by the entertainer. Buddy Guy canceled and released a statement, saying:“Due to an unforeseen necessary medical procedure, Buddy has been advised by his team... Read More.
Leake County Runoff Election Results
Only one political race in Leake County went to runoffs following the Democratic and Republican primaries.A Republican runoff election took place for District 4 Supervisor. Incumbent, Larry Sims took on Michael Sherman.The winner will face Dewand McBeth (I) in the November election.Unofficial Results are... Read More.
