Leake
One-Car Wreck Reported With Injuries Saturday
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A wreck was reported on the Pearl Rover bridge Saturday morning on Hwy. 25 in Leake County.Ofahoma volunteer firefighters were dispatched just after 6 a.m.An ambulance was also dispatched.One lane of traffic was blocked.Injuries were determined not to be serious.
Grass Fire Behind House Near Thomastown
THOMASTOWN, Miss.--A grass fire was reported Friday night behind a house on Old Pickens Rd. near Thomastown. The fire was behind a house. But, it was not clear how close the fire was to the structure.That call came in about 9:15.When firefighters got there... Read More.
Two Rebels named to All-State basketball teams
Two Leake Academy Rebel basketball players have earned All-State honors.
For Lady Rebels, Jenna Allen was named to the All-MAIS 5a Girls' Basketball Team.
For the boys, Samuel Prince was named to the All-MAIS 5A Boys' Basketball Team.
The complete list of All-MAIS teams can be found... Read More.
Leake Academy releases 2025 football schedule
Leake Academy has released its 2025 football schedule.
The schedule includes non-district games against Simpson Academy, Jackson Academy, Winona Christian, Winston Academy, Bowling Green, Canton Academy, and Oak Hill Academy.
Following this year's reclassification, Leake Academy will compete in Region 2-3A
District games for the Rebels will... Read More.
Leake County Hosts Drug Take Back Initiative at TRIAD Leake County Senior Citizens Day
Leake County residents have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs as part of a statewide effort to combat addiction and overdose deaths.Attorney General Lynn Fitch, in partnership with Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson, is encouraging seniors attending the Leake County Senior Citizens... Read More.
Closings and early releases due to severe weather
This is a list of area schools, businesses and services that be will be close or release early Tuesday, March 4 due to the expected severe weather:
Freetrade Church Hosts Heaven’s Gates & Hell’s Flames Live Drama
Freetrade Church (146 Hanna Rd. Carthage, MS) is hosting Heaven’s Gates & Hell’s Flames, a powerful live drama by Reality Outreach Ministries on March 2-4, 2025, at 7:00 PM each night.The event is free, but due to high demand, attendees must reserve a ticket... Read More.
Early Release Leake County SD
In anticipation of severe weather conditions, and to ensure the safety of all the district's staff and students, the Leake County School District will run a two hour early release schedule on 3/4/2025.All after school activities will also be cancelled.
Submitted by Caleb Thompson.
