Leake
Severe Storm Causes Widespread Damage in Leake County
Residents of Leake County were met with extensive damage on Tuesday evening, April 9, as severe storms swept through the area, leaving a trail of fallen trees in their wake.
Reports indicate that trees were down across the entire county, obstructing roadways and posing significant... Read More.
Multiple Wrecks Monday in Carthage
Carthage Police, Carthage Fire Department, and EMS responded to a call reporting a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Hwy 35 and Old Canton Rd. at approximately 6 a.m. on Monday, April 9. A vehicle on the lot of Michael's 35 Auto Sales was... Read More.
ECCC Postpones Junior Preview Days
Due to the risk of severe weather throughout the area, our Junior Preview Days, originally scheduled for April 9 and April 10, 2024, are being rescheduled to Fall 2024 in conjunction with our first home football game. Additional details will be made available closer... Read More.
Boswell Media brings home 10 first place MAB awards
Winners of the 2024 Mississippi Association of Broadcasters "Excellence in Broadcasters" awards were announced Saturday night Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson.
Boswell Media brought home awards in the radio, news, sports, and online categories.
Awards for the night include "BMO in the Morning" winning first... Read More.
Monthly Visual Arts After School Program Hosted by Leake County MSU Extension Office
The monthly visual arts after school program is back on April 11, 2024, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The session is open to ages 5 and up. An adult is required for those 8 and under.
Priced at just $3.00 per student, it's an affordable opportunity to... Read More.
Shooting Reported Near Walnut Grove
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A shooting was reported to the Leake County Sheriff's Dept. Saturday night near Walnut Grove.
An exact address was not clear from police radio traffic, nor were the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
One deputy reported that the victim was inside a house with several... Read More.
Three-Vehicle Wreck Outside of Carthage While Deputies Help With Chase
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A three-vehicle wreck kept police busy just north of Carthage Saturday afternoon. Carthage Police helped out with traffic because several deputies were helping the Highway Patrol with a car chase in the south part of the county.
The wreck happened at 5 p.m. on... Read More.
Woods Fire Near Edinburg
EDINBURG, Miss.--A woods fore was reported on Midway Rd. near Edinburg Friday night about 10 p.m.
Once several volunteer firefighters arrived on scene, it was reported that the fire was small enough to possibly be fought with a small fire truck. Just a minute later... Read More.
