Leake
Swearing-in Ceremony for Leake County Officials
The official swearing-in ceremony for Leake County Elected Officials was held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Leake County Courthouse. A reception followed at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Leake in the Baptist Leake Carson Room.
Updated: Cow struck by car in Leake on Tuesday – several disturbances and minor crashes
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Leake County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Wiggins Loop Rd. to remove a trespasser at 4:16 a.m.
At 8:09 a.m., Deputies responded to a call reporting a possible break-in on Remus Rd. near Hwy 25.
Leake Deputies and MS Hwy Patrol... Read More.
Kicks 96 is “kickin’ up” dust in 2024!
(Brian Montgomery) Kicks 96 is gearing up for 2024 and one of our favorite times of the year, as we become your "official rodeo radio station". From now through the end of the March, Kicks 96 thanks in part to the Mississippi Beef Council,... Read More.
Carthage Officers Graduate Law Enforcement Training Academy
The Southern Regional Public Safety Institute at Camp Shelby held its graduation on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Chief Billy McMillan the Carthage Police Department would like to congratulate Ravion Henry and Tyler Kimble, two Carthage Police Officers that were among the graduates.
Officers Henry and Kimble... Read More.
Leake County Law Enforcement Toy Drive a Success
Several local law enforcement agencies recently teamed up with the Main Street Chamber of Leake County and partnered with Leake County Child Protective Services to hold a toy drive to benefit children in Leake County.
Gifts for children ages 1-12 were taken to designated drop... Read More.
MDOT suspends work, offers tips for holiday travel
JACKSON, MISS. – ‘Tis the season for holiday travel. With more vehicles on the highways, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to help keep your holidays merry and bright by limiting travel delays caused by highway construction and offer a few holiday travel tips.
MDOT... Read More.
Several crashes, trespassers, and more Tuesday in Leake
Carthage Police responded to reports of an intoxicated person at Belhaven Apartments on S Valley St just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19th.
Officers were asked to remove an unwanted person from a residence on Alena Dr. at 5:18 a.m.
At 7 a.m., Leake County... Read More.
Department of Public Safety announces executive staff changes
JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner Sean Tindell has announced changes to his executive staff that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Chad Williams has been named Chief Legal Counsel. Williams is replacing Mac May, who has served in this role at the Mississippi Department of... Read More.
Kicks Picks Season Winner Announced
Another exciting and competitive season of Kicks Picks has come to an end, and now it is time to announce our grand prize winner for this year.
Bruce Terrell of Union wins the grand prize of a Bayou Classic Ceramic Grill presented by Ozark... Read More.
