Leake
Fleeing Driver Crashes into Home in Leake
On the evening of Wednesday, June 7, 2023, a Carthage Police Officer attempted to make a traffic stop on Hwy 35 South near the city limits.The vehicle fled, so the officer pursued it. The driver of the vehicle running from law enforcement crashed into... Read More.
Lucky player wins a Million-Dollar Jackpot at Bok Homa Casino
SANDERSVILLE, MS – Buying Boardwalk or Park Place just got a lot easier for one Pine Belt man.Lawrence E. of Hattiesburg hit a huge $1,538,886 jackpot while playing the Monopoly Money slot machine at Bok Homa Casino on Wednesday, June 7.In addition to exciting... Read More.
Leake County Volunteer Firefighters Attend Firefighter Field Day (Photo Gallery)
Two members of the Leake County Fire Fighters Association recently participated in “Firefighter Field Day” at the Mississippi State Fire Academy.Jacob Sims of Carthage Volunteer Fire Department as well as a member of the Leake County Correctional Fire Department attended and participated in training... Read More.
Dump Trucks Hits Highway 43 Bridge
A dump truck hit the highway 43 bridge on the Natchez Trace this morning. According to an eyewitness, the impact tore the dump body from the truck. Parkway officials say the bridge is currently closed for inspection. Whether or not the bridge will be... Read More.
Ben Wins Second Term During 2023 Tribal Election
*press release from MBCI*
CHOCTAW, Miss. – (Thursday, June 8) The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians held an election for Tribal Chief and eight Tribal Council positions in seven of the eight Tribal communities. On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, an estimated 3,000 registered voters went... Read More.
School Bus and 18-Wheeler Involved Crash Thursday in Attala
Attala Central Fire Department, Attala County Deputies, EMS, and MS Hwy Patrol were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy 35 S near the Attala/Leake county line just after 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023.An unloaded school bus, a passenger vehicle, and an... Read More.
(Video) Geyser Falls Theme Park Holds Ribbon Cutting for Newest Attraction: Lil’ Squirts Splash Pad
Geyser Falls recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their newest attraction: Lil' Squirts Splash Pad.Little Aiden, who attends the MBCI Department of Early Childhood, says in the video below: "...I'm having a blast and I'm having fun and I like it here!"
Dolly Parton to headline the Congress of Country Music’s 2nd Season (Video)
B-MO in the MO'rnning - Last night during a performance at the Ryman Theatre in Nashville, Marty Stuart announced the upcoming 2nd season of entertainment line up for the Ellis Theatre. A fund raiser for the nonprofit foundation begins with the iconic "Queen of... Read More.
***UPDATE*** Missing Attala County Teen, Kayriuana Rose, Located by KPD
***UPDATE 6/7/23 8:10 p.m.***The Attala County Sheriff's Office has reported that Kayriuana Rose has been located by Kosciusko Police, is safe, and has been returned to her mother.The Attala County Sheriff's Office has issued a BOLO (Be On the Look Out) for a 15-year-old... Read More.
Cyrus Ben Interview (Audio)
Cyrus Ben has been re-elected according to unofficial results as Chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.Last night Johnny Boswell talked with Chief Cyrus Ben about the last 4 years and what to expect going forward.
