Leake
Watch for Deer in Leake
Friday, January 6, 20223:09 p.m. – Leake County Deputies and MS Hwy Patrol were called to the scene of an accident where a vehicle struck a deer on Hwy 25 S near Utah Rd in the Lena area. A child became locked in the... Read More.
Car Fire and a Crash on Roberts Rd in Leake Thursday
Thursday, January 5, 202212:25 a.m. – Leake Deputies and Barnes Volunteer Fire Dept were dispatched to Roberts Rd in the Singleton area for a car on fire.9:17 p.m. – Leake County Deputies, EMS, and Barnes Volunteer Fire Dept were dispatched to a crash with... Read More.
Wednesday Disturbances in Leake
On Wednesday at 11:04 a.m., an officer responded to Old Salem Road for a possible break in.At 12:40 p.m., a woman on Melvin Carson Road requested an officer after she said her son was making threats to her.At 5:17 p.m., a daddy, coming out... Read More.
EC Lady Warriors Fall to Pearl River Lady Wildcats
The East Central Community College Lady Warriors were back on their home court in Decatur tonight hosting the highly ranked and undefeated Lady Wildcats from Pearl River Community College in Poplarville. The Lady Wildcats had a commanding 25 point lead by halftime and went... Read More.
Former Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Chapel Hart honored by Mississippi Legislature
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators on Wednesday honored Chapel Hart, a country music trio that sang their way to the fifth place last year on “America's Got Talent.”The state House and Senate presented resolutions to Danica Hart and Devynn Hart, who are... Read More.
Many Fallen Trees Due to Storm in Leake
Tuesday January, 3, 20223:03 p.m. – Leake Deputies, EMS, and Edinburg Volunteer Fire Dept were dispatched to Mars Hill Rd when dispatchers received an alert from an iPhone about a possible crash. Dispatchers were able to get in touch with the owner of the... Read More.
Qualifying Now Open for 2023 Elections
The 2023 election qualifying period for state and county offices is now open.Voters this year will decide on candidates for supervisor, sheriff, tax collector, coroner and all other Leake County offices.State offices on the ballot this year include governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.Anyone... Read More.
Break-In, Disturbance, and More in Leake County Monday
On Monday, January 2nd at 12:10 a.m., Leake Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence on Wright Rd.2:00 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Cedar Circle Rd when they received a call stating that someone... Read More.
Carthage Officials Appointed in Tuesday Evening Board of Alderman Meeting
The City of Carthage Board of Aldermen held their first meeting of the 2023 year on Tuesday, January 3rd. City officials were appointed at this meeting.Attorney: Nettles & Rhea Law Firm
Mayor Pro Tempore: Josh Stokes
City Judge: Chris Collins
City Prosecutor: Carmen... Read More.