Leake
Country Superstar Feels Right at Home in Walnut Grove
(Brian Montgomery) When David Adam Byrnes rolls in to Walnut Grove and Rosebud General Store this Saturday morning for the big Rosebud Rumble, he's going to feel right at home. The event will take place at their location 859 MS 487 beginning at 11am... Read More.
Phillip M’s at Pearl River Resort earns Wine Spectator award
Phillip M’s Fine Dining at Pearl River Resort has been honored with a 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, recognizing the restaurant among the world’s top destinations for wine.
Phillip M’s received the Best of Award of Excellence, an honor given to restaurants that demonstrate outstanding... Read More.
Leake Academy’s Easton Page nominated for Mississippi’s top high school receiver poll ahead of 2026 season
Leake Academy standout Easton Page has been nominated as one of Mississippi's top returning high school receivers heading into the 2026 football season by The Clarion-Ledger.
The newspaper included Page on its preseason watch list and fan poll featuring many of the state's top receivers... Read More.
Fatal Crash on Hwy 43 in Leake County Monday
A young man was killed in a crash on Hwy 43 near Beamon Rd. in Leake County during the early morning hours of Monday, July 6, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Leake County Communications received a crash alert from the driver's iPhone at 2... Read More.
Natchez Trace Parkway, NHTSA launch speeding awareness campaign
Drivers on the Natchez Trace Parkway are being urged to watch their speed as federal officials launch a new traffic safety campaign focused on aggressive driving and speeding.
The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are... Read More.
Leake School District Releases Statement on Employee Arrest
In a statement released today, the Leake County School District said it's aware of the recent arrest of one of its employees on a charge of "grooming" a child.
Sammie MacLaurin, who is listed as Director, SFSA Level II, for the Leake County School District... Read More.
New Leake High School Identity Unveiled as Consolidation Continues
The Leake County School District is officially moving into a new era as Leake High School launches its first school year under the district’s realignment plan.
In its first Facebook post, the school welcomed students, families, and the community to its new official page, calling... Read More.
Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday Set for July 10–12
The Mississippi Department of Revenue is reminding residents that the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday—often referred to as Tax Free Weekend—will take place Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 2026.
During the three-day period, shoppers will not pay state sales tax on qualifying clothing,... Read More.
Lena’s Hometown 4th of July Celebration Kicks Off this Saturday Morning and is Packed with Fun for Everyone
The town of Lena will celebrate Independence Day this Saturday, July 4, with a full day of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, and fireworks. A $200 prize will be given to the most patriotic dressed child under 12 years old. No coolers or alcohol... Read More.
