Leake
A Cow in the Highway, Several Disturbances, and More in Leake
Monday, December 12, 20229:40 a.m. – Leake Deputies and MDOT were alerted to a tree down on Hwy 43 North near the Thomastown area.9:51 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call reporting a large cow out in the median on Hwy 25 near... Read More.
Recent Arson Case Under Investigation by Leake County Sheriff’s Office
On Wednesday, December 7th Leake County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a suspected case of arson just off Pilgrim Rest Rd. where two round hay bales were set on fire.
"Please be aware and attentive to any suspicious person in this area as to not... Read More.
Domestic Disturbance Near Lena and Wreck on 16
On Sunday at 3:29pm, officers were requested to a residence on Hwy 500 for a domestic disturbance.At 4:35pm, there was a report on a vehicle hitting a tree on Highway 16 near the Natchez Trace turnoff. Injuries were reported.*UPDATED*5:22 p.m. – Carthage Police responded... Read More.
Photo: ECCC Electrical Utility Lineman Graduates
These students are the most recent graduates of East Central Community College’s Electrical Utility Lineman program and were recognized during ceremonies held Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.Pictured are (from left) James Sims of Meridian, Skylar Porter of Decatur, program instructor Curtis Bradley, Aiden McNelly of... Read More.
Early Morning Truck Trailer Fire in Lena Area
An 18wheeler fire was reported early this morning in the Lena area.Carthage Fire Department and Volunteers were dispatched to Hwy 25 near Drysdale Rd just after 3 am Friday.A representative of Carthage Fire Department told Kicks96 News that it was a FedEx truck with... Read More.
Runaway Child, Grass Fire, and More in Leake
Thursday, December 8, 20227:21 a.m. – Leake County Deputies and Natchez Trace Park Rangers responded to an accident on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Forest Grove Rd. It was reported that a vehicle swerved to miss another and wrecked. No injuries were reported.8:53 a.m.... Read More.
Woods Fire on St. Ann Road and Other Disturbances
On Wednesday at 3:56pm, fire officials responded to a woods fire on St. Ann Road just off Red Dog Road. Fire was reported to be on both sides of the road. The fire was contained and out before six pm.At 4:58pm, officers were requested... Read More.
Masks now required at Choctaw Health Center
If you plan to visit the Choctaw Health Center this holiday season, you'll have to do it wear a mask.According to a post on its Facebook page, the center is requiring entering the facility to have on a mask.The increase in flu and COVID-19... Read More.
Shots in the Dark and Other Disturbances
On Wednesday at 3:09am, officers were requested to Highway 16 west of Carthage for a report of shooting going on in the area.At 3:38am, a resident on Mars Hill Road requested deputies check out his property for trespassers.At 5:07am, police, fire, and EMS were... Read More.
