Leake
Bogue Homa man sentenced in Reservation burglary case
A Bogue Homa man was sentenced today to three years in prison for a burglary on the Choctaw Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney J.E. Baxter Kruger of the Southern District of Mississippi and Director Gabriel Billie of the Choctaw Police Department of Public Safety made... Read More.
LA Teams Advance to North 3A Semi Finals Friday
The Leake Academy Varsity basketball teams played today in the North 3A Tournament taking place at West Point Academy this week. The Lady Rebels played the Black Knights of West Memphis Christian and came away with an impressive 32 point victory, 67-35. The Lady... Read More.
Gov. Reeves extends property tax deadline to March 3 for storm impacted counties
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has extended the deadline for property tax payments in storm‑impacted counties, including Leake, to March 3, 2026. The move gives residents extra time to pay without penalties following severe winter storms.
Leake County taxpayers can make payments at the Tax Collector’s... Read More.
Leake Academy Earns Top Seeds in North State Tournament; tip off set for Wednesay
The Leake Academy boys and girls basketball teams will begin postseason play this week following changes caused by recent winter weather.
The Region 2-3A District Tournament was canceled due to icy conditions that prevented some teams from traveling. As a result, postseason advancement was determined... Read More.
UPDATE: Standoff on Tribal Land in Winston County
UPDATE: The standoff was resolved early Sunday morning, according to a post from the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Law Enforcement.
The person involved was taken into custody and was booked into jail in Winston County.
No injuries were reported. No names had been made public... Read More.
Leake County Main Street Director Selected for Scholarship to Attend National Main Street Conference
Dakota Presley, Director of The Main Street Chamber of Leake County, has been selected to receive the 2026 Ken P’Pool Scholarship, which will allow her to attend the Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Presley has served as director since 2022 and has... Read More.
Update: Region 2-3ADistrict Basketball Tournament canceled; Top Four Advance to North State
UPDATE - January 29: The Region 2-3A District Basketball Tournament has been canceled due to the recent ice storm and ongoing travel issues across the area.
District officials say some teams were unable to safely travel to the tournament site in Madden, leading schools to... Read More.
Carthage Police arrest suspect in Hit-and-Run
Carthage authorities have arrested the individual responsible for a hit-and-run accident on Highway 35 North that left a man critically injured.
According to a Facebook post, Henry Tomas was taken into custody Tuesday night, Jan. 27, at his home in Canton. He is charged with... Read More.
Pearl River Resort joins Casino Coalition opposing Online Gambling in Mississippi
Pearl River Resorts, owned by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, is among a group of Mississippi casino operators urging lawmakers not to expand online gambling in the state.
In a letter sent to state leadership earlier this month, Pearl River Resorts joined a coalition... Read More.
