Leake
Vehicle Towed for Impersonating Law Enforcement in Leake
Just after 3:00 am on Monday, October 31st, Leake Deputies and Carthage Police received a call reporting that two vehicles impersonating police were traveling on Hwy 35 South toward Carthage.
The caller was “blue-lighted” by one of the vehicles in Scott County and nearly pulled... Read More.
Several local athletes earn statewide Top Performers honors
Several local athletes have earned honors for their performances on the field Friday night.
Whitt Welch (RB) from Leake Academy, Dee Burnside (QB) and Austin Donald (RB) from Philadelphia, Quay Lane (DB) from Choctaw County, Elijah Ruffin (WR/DB) from Neshoba Central, and Omar Scott (RB)... Read More.
Photo Gallery: Carthage Back the Blue Event
The Carthage Police Department along with Our Daily Bread Ministries hosted an event, "Back the Blue", with the goal of making the local communities aware of the resources that Carthage has to offer.
Several people including Carthage Fire Department Chief, Lonzo Jones; Superintendent, Dr. Joe... Read More.
Saturday – Woods Fire At The Intersection Of Hwy 25 N And Goshen Rd
8:09 am - Carthage Fire Department responded to a woods fire at the intersection of Highway 25 North and Goshen Road. Fire was later contained and no reports of any structures were in danger.
12:11 pm - Officials received a call about a one car... Read More.
LA Rebels Win 41-7 Advance in 5A playoffs
The Leake Academy Rebels traveled to Starkville tonight to play the Volunteers of Starkville Academy in the first round of the MAIS 5A playoffs and came away with an impressive 41-7 victory. The Rebels were the 10th seed while the VOLS entered as the... Read More.
Friday in Leake, multiple crashes, a break in, and more
Friday, October 28, 2022
3:40 a.m. – Leake Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle crash on Battle Bluff Rd. The vehicle was reportedly upside down when deputies arrived. No injuries were reported, and one person was taken into custody.
7:21 a.m. – Leake Deputies and MS... Read More.
Thursday in Leake County – School Bus Crash, Disturbances, and More
Thursday, October 28, 2022
3:25 p.m. - Several first responders were dispatched to a crash on Red Dog Rd. involving a school bus with children on board. Get the full story here.
9:05 p.m. – Leake Deputies responded to a call from Jones Lane off... Read More.
EC Warriors Fall to Pearl River Wildcats 23-7
The East Central Community College Warriors completed the 2022 football season tonight in Poplarville playing the Wildcats of Pearl River Community College. The Wildcats scored two touchdowns in the first half to take a 14-0 lead. It was a scoreless third quarter but both... Read More.
Crash Involving Loaded School Bus in Leake
On Thursday, October 27th at approximately 3:25 p.m., Leake County Deputies, Carthage Police, Carthage Fire Department, and EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Red Dog Rd. near Hwy 25 involving a car and a school bus loaded with children.
Reportedly, the bus driver... Read More.
Booster COVID vaccines available at county health departments
Appointments for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster shot are now available for children 5 and older at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health department clinics.
Appointments can be made online at covidvaccine.msdh.ms.gov or by calling the COVID-19 hotline at 877-978-6453.
The updated... Read More.
