Local Schools Announce Christmas Break Dates

Leake County School District Christmas Break Wednesday December 22nd will be a 60% day Schools will be closed December 23rd - January 7th Leake Academy School Christmas Break Leake Academy will be closed December 20th - January 2nd Sebastopol Attendance Center Christmas Break Tuesday December 21st will be a 60%... Read More.
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Deer Causes Early Morning Crash in Leake

12:34 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a one-vehicle crash on Highway 16 East near Midway Road. The accident happened when the vehicle struck a deer. There were no injuries. 2:23 p.m. – Leake County Deputies were dispatched to a residence... Read More.
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First child flu death of 2021 reported in Mississippi

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the first confirmed pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2021-2022 flu season. Pediatric deaths are defined as deaths of individuals under 18 years of age. Including this reported death, there have been a total of 23... Read More.
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Police Chase Crossed Several Counties Saturday Night

A suspect who reportedly struck a police vehicle led multiple agencies on a high-speed chase from Louisville into Rankin county around 6:30 Saturday night. Louisville Police, Winston County Deputies, Leake County Deputies, MS Highway Patrol, and Rankin County Deputies all pursued the suspect on Highway... Read More.
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DUI Crackdown Planned In Leake County

Drunk driving is always a bad idea.  And people who get behind the wheel after having too much to drink in Leake County stand a pretty good chance of being pulled over.  Sheriff Randy Atkinson says his department will be kicking off a Drive... Read More.
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Christmas Events Tonight in Leake County!

Two Christmas events are scheduled for tonight in Leake county. Carthage Christian Academy has the first night of their Christmas Play "It all happened in the country" tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Elementary. Pine Grove Church of God has their final night of their... Read More.
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Pedestrian Curfew In Effect In Carthage

If you're out walking in Carthage, better get home before the clock strikes 11.   The city has a new pedestrian curfew in effect.  Mayor Mary Ann Vivians says it's an effort to reduce crime in the late night hours and promote safety.  Anyone who's... Read More.
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