Leake
Shooting on Old Walnut Grove Road Leaves Partygoers Shaken
On May 19, 2024, Leake County Deputies responded to a distress call on Old Walnut Grove Rd. involving a vehicle that had been shot at and subsequently wrecked. The vehicle was discovered on the roadside with four bullet holes.
The driver reported that she and... Read More.
Man Arrested When Deputies Had to Make a Repeat Visit
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A man was arrested Friday night after coming back to a house he had been told to leave earlier in the evening.
The first call to Hudson Rd. east of Carthage was for the theft of an iPhone 14. At that time the man... Read More.
Natchez Trace Parkway promotes motorcycle safety
TUPELO, Miss.—This month marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in America. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds all motorists that Motorcyclist’s Safety... Read More.
Leake County Investigator Jerry Horn Receives Top Cop Award from Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers
Investigator Jerry Horn was honored with the Top Cop Award on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 by the Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers.
The organization serves 10 counties in Central MS, including Attala, Copiah, Hinds, Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Smith, and Warren.
Investigator Horn was nominated by... Read More.
100 days until Leake Academy football
Today marks 100 days until the return of Leake Academy football!
Follow the countdown timer, find game replays from last year, and get all your Leake Academy football updates with our official Leake Academy football broadcast page online HERE.
Geyser Falls water theme park opening this weekend
Geyser Falls Water Theme Park will be opening for the 2024 summer season on Saturday, May 18.
With fun slides, relaxing beaches and comfortable beachfront dining, Geyser Falls is the perfect place for your family and friends to spend the summer together.
The water park spans... Read More.
Leake County Development Association Announces Plans for Workforce Development Center
From Leake County Development Association -
The Leake County Development Association (LCDA) is pleased to announce that a Workforce Development Center will be constructed at the Leake County Industrial Park on Highway 25 in Carthage. This addition signals a new chapter for Leake County’s economic... Read More.
Finalists Announced for Mississippi Songwriter of the Year 2024
The finalists have been announced for the 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year.
A panel of elite 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... Read More.
