Leake
Back-to-Back Shootings Reported Sunday Night on Old Canton Rd.
Two shootings were reported within minutes of each other Sunday night, Jan. 11, along Old Canton Rd.
The first shooting was reported at 11:38 p.m. at a home near Hayes St. within the city limits. Carthage Police Officers arrived to find a woman who had... Read More.
Car Hits Tree on Natchez Trace Parkway
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A car was reported to dispatchers to have hit a tree on the Natchez Trace Parkway Friday night in Leake County.
That wreck was reported shortly after 11:20 p.m. The location was north of the intersection with Hwy. 16.
There were injuries reported in the... Read More.
Wreck With Injuries in Leake Co. Friday Evening
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A wreck with at least one injury was reported Friday evening in Leake County near Carthage.
That was called in to the dispatch center just after 5 p.m. on Hwy. 16 west near Cedar Hill Loop.
Two cars were involved and one woman called police... Read More.
Leake Academy Splits Games with Tri-County
The Leake Academy basketball teams traveled to Flora this afternoon to play district games with the Rebels of Tri-County Academy. The varsity Lady Rebels improved their season record to 22-4 overall and 6-0 in district play with a 45 point victory over the Tri-County... Read More.
Planned temporary power outage at Silver Star Hotel & Casino for power plant upgrade
CHOCTAW, MS (January 9, 2026) – As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the guest experience and complete the Power Plant upgrade project, Silver Star Hotel & Casino will undergo a partial power outage Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Please note... Read More.
Leake Academy basketball games postponed/cancelled due to weather
Leake Academy has rescheduled a few upcoming basketball games due to the anticpated severe weather expected to move through the state this weekend.
Friday's games against Tri County Academy have been postponed until Saturday, January 10, with the day’s schedule starting at 1:00 p.m. with... Read More.
Deputy Injured in Rollover Crash Tuesday Night Leake
A Leake County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash while responding to a disturbance on Mars Hill Road on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
According to the Leake County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy was transported to the hospital for evaluation and later released.... Read More.
