Leake
Mcmillan Park Little League Cancellation Dates
Mcmillan Park has announced an amended schedule for the next week. Carthage City Clerk Penny Spears announced that due to graduations there will be no little league games on the following dates. See below-
No games at McMillan Park
Friday May 7, 2021
Leake Academy graduation
Thursday May... Read More.
The Food Box Drive-Thru Is Today In Carthage
The Food Box Drive-thru returns today. The Leake County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Randy Atkinson host the drive, and food boxes will be provided by the MS Crisis Foundation. Boxes will be given out starting at 10:30AM until they are all handed out. The... Read More.
LCSD Will Have Traditional School Program Today
Leake County School District will have a traditional school day today according to Superintendent Yvette Young. Schools were closed or on modified instruction earlier in the week due to the inclement weather and power outages.
Breaking – Tornado Confirmed in Walnut Grove from Tuesday Storm
We can confirm that a tornado did pass through Walnut Grove area during the storm on Tuesday. We spoke with Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone who said" that following the National Weather Service Assessment has verified the storm that did come through the area... Read More.
Murder In Leake County
Jeremy Williams of Leake County has died. According to the Leake County Sheriff's Office "Ramon Charles White, 53, has been charged with one count of Murder Deliberate Design in the 1st Degree. No bail is set. Mr. White said the two men were roommates... Read More.
Wednesday Morning House Fire in Leake County
At approximately 6:10 am Ofahoma Volunteer Fire Department and Carthage Fire Department received calls of a house on fire.When firefighters arrived at the house on Plug Leflore Road, the structure was fully enflamed and had been burning for a while. The fire was put... Read More.
The Walnut Grove Update
25 plus homes or businesses damaged,100 plus trees downed, yet the community remained in tact and not a single injury has been reported from Walnut Grove, according to Mayor Brian Gomillion. The community wide power outage is expected to be restored today. The National... Read More.
Did You Experience Storm Damage?
Did you experience damage from the recent rounds of storms? Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone is reminding us to "contact your local Emergency Management office or City Hall to start the filing process to record damage." As of yesterday a minimum of twenty two... Read More.
Free Tutoring Continues Today In Carthage
Free after school tutoring continues today in Carthage. Tutoring will be provided every Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm at the Lincoln Park Community House, according to Carthage City Hall. Academic support is available for math, reading, writing, social studies and science. All students in Junior High... Read More.
Food Box Drive Thru Returns Tomorrow
The Food Box Drive-thru returns tomorrow. The Leake County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Randy Atkinson host the drive, and food boxes will be provided by the MS Crisis Foundation. Boxes will be given out starting at 10:30M until they are all handed out. The... Read More.
Home Damaged with Fallen Tree During Tuesday’s Storm
12:26 am – Leake County Deputies were called to a assist a vehicle in the middle of Gunner Road.1:07 am – Barnes Fire Department and Carthage Fire Department responded to calls of a shed fire on Cook Road.3:14 am - Leake County Deputies were... Read More.
