Leake
Pulled Over for a Broken Headlight, Busted for Drugs – Leake
On Sunday, August 28th at approximately 2:18 a.m., Leake County Deputies pulled a vehicle over on Hwy 35 North near Waggoner Rd because a headlight was not working.
A search of the vehicle and the backpack of one of its occupants yielded multiple clear plastic... Read More.
A House Fire, a Hydroplane, and a Missing Spouse in Leake News
On Tuesday at 5:00pm, Carthage and Lena Fire Departments were called out to Canal Road for a home on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished with minimal damage.
At 5:44pm, there was a report of an accident with injuries where a vehicle had hydroplaned on... Read More.
Multiple Disturbance Reports in Leake
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
1:12 a.m. – Leake County Deputies were called to a disturbance at a residence on Cedar Grove Rd near Pleasant Grove Rd.
11:58 a.m. – Carthage Police received a call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence on Neill St.
1:09... Read More.
Safety Check Point Leads to Drug Arrest in Carthage
Leake County Deputies along with Carthage Police conducted a safety check point on Old Canton Rd on Thursday, August 25th around 5 pm.
A vehicle coming through smelled strongly of what was believed to be marijuana. The driver told officers that there wasn’t any marijuana... Read More.
It’s the Final Day of the Carthage Farmer’s Market for the Season, Visit them at McMillan Park
Visit the Carthage Farmer’s Market at McMillan Park today from 8 am – 12 pm.
Vendors there have everything from fresh veggies to clothing. Live music and lunch is also available!
Shop the farmer’s market for:
Fresh meats
Fresh Local Grown Produce
Fresh Local Honey
Jellies... Read More.
Food Thief in Leake and a Wreck in Carthage
Monday, August 29, 2022
9:58 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to reports of a minor accident in the parking lot of Discount Depot on Hwy 35 North.
2:22 p.m. – Leake Deputies received a call reporting that someone stole all the food from an outdoor freezer... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 2 Winner Announced
Week 2 of Kicks Picks had 1 cancelled game due to the recent rainfall (Leake Central vs Kemper County), and 1 game that was played on Thursday (Noxapater vs Nanih Waiya). Those games were given to all entrants, so everyone started out with at... Read More.
Video: Highlights of Leake Academy’s game vs Jackson Academy
A highlight reel of Leake Academy’s game Friday night against Jackson Academy.
High Speed Chase in Leake
On August 28th, at 9:46PM, Leake authorities engaged in a chase for over forty-five minutes that led them in and out of Carthage at speeds up to eighty-five miles per hour. Subject then fled on foot off Goshen Road and disappeared into the woods.
Saturday – Two Car MVA On Hwy 16 E
12:38 pm - Officials responded to a two car MVA on Highway 16 East. Injuries were reported on the scene.
