Leake
Leake Academy Teams Win Advance to North 5A Semifinals
The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams advanced today to the North 5A semifinals Friday in Mendenhall. The Leake Academy Lady Rebels defeated the Lady Colts from Bayou Academy in Cleveland by 3 points, 32-29 to advance to play Pillow Academy Friday afternoon at 4:00pm.... Read More.
Suspicious People, Hay in the Road, Alarms and Disturbances in Leake
Wednesday 2/8/23
1:10 a.m. - Carthage Police checked an alarm at the Cash Saver on Allenwood Drive.
5:36 a.m. - Leake Deputies were sent to Hwy 16 near Edinburg for a disabled 18-wheeler blocking the road.
6:24 a.m. - Leake Deputies checked an accident with no reported... Read More.
Small Fires, Trespassers, Disturbances and Break ins in Leake
Tuesday 2/7/23
2:37 a.m. - Barnes Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Hwy 35 near Copper Head Road.
9:06 a.m. - Leake Deputies and Fire Department were sent to a one-vehicle accident with injuries on Forest Grove Road near the Natchez Trace.
11:44 a.m.... Read More.
Photo: Lady Rebel signs with East Central
A Lady Rebel basketball player is will continue her career at the community college level.
Morgan Freeny recently signed to play with East Central Community College.
Freeny has helped lead the Lady Rebels to a 30-4 record in her senior season.
Rebels and Rebelettes to face Bayou Academy in North State Tournament
The Leake Academy Rebel and Rebelette basketball teams will face Bayou Academy in the opening round of the MAIS 5A North State Tournament in Mendenhall.
Both teams will play Wednesday, Feb. 8.
The Rebelettes play at 4:00 pm with the Rebels game set to tip off... Read More.
Alarms, Accidents, and a Shots Fired in Leake
Monday 2/6/23
8:02 a.m. - Leake Deputies were asked to perform a welfare check at a residence on Nichols Lane.
8:17 a.m. - Leake Deputies received a call about shots fired in the vicinity of Redwater School near Lillie Billy Road.
8:30 p.m. Carthage Police responded to... Read More.
EC Lady Warriors Host Co-Lin Lady Wolves in Decatur
The East Central Community College Lady Warriors basketball team were back on the hardwood at Brackeen-Wood Gymnasium tonight hosting the Lady Wolves of Copiah Lincoln Community College from Wesson. It was a close game throughout the first half of play with the Lady Wolves... Read More.
A Gunshot in the Leg, A Person in a Ditch and More Shots Fired in Leake
Sunday 2/5/23
On Sunday, February 5th at approximately 1:40 a.m., Leake County Deputies and EMS were dispatched to Pickens Circle near Hwy 35 when they received a call reporting that a man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Deputies found the victim walking down... Read More.
Pearl River Resort presents Super Bulldog Weekend featuring Brett Eldredge
Headlined by an on-field concert with country music sensation Brett Eldredge at Dudy Noble Field, the 37th annual Super Bulldog Weekend, presented by Pearl River Resort, will be held April 14-16, on Mississippi State's campus.
Bulldog fans have plenty to look forward to during the... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff’s Office Awarded for Keeping the County Clean
Sheriff Randy Atkinson and the Leake County Sheriff’s Office recently received the 1st place award for the 2022 Inmate Litter Removal Program in District Five.
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Leake County Regional Correctional Facility has been working hard to keep the... Read More.
