Leake

The sample official election ballot for Leake County is now here, and not a minute too soon. There are just 6 days until the election. Every day and every vote counts. In addition to national, state, and local elections this year, there are three... Read More.

Free Covid-19 testing is available in Leake County today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days.Testing hours are noon to 6 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.

Mandated masks and additional guidelines are now added to 7 more counties in Mississippi, including Leake. Governor Reeves has signed an order requiring masks indoors as well as outdoors if social distancing is not possible. Also, indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people and... Read More.

Free Covid-19 testing is available in Leake County today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days.Testing hours are noon to 7 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.

Be aware of scam calls. The Leake County Sheriff's Office is reporting that people in the area are receiving scam calls stating that if you don't call a certain number local authorities will arrest you. Then if the number is called they state they... Read More.

The Circuit Clerk's offices will be open for in person absentee voting tomorrow.  According to Leake County Circuit Clerk Adcock, the office will be open from 8am-12pm. Anyone eligible to vote absentee is welcome. Also, as a reminder, absentee mail in ballots must have... Read More.

The deadline to vote for "Leake County Scarecrow of the Year" is almost here but you still have time. According to Main Street Chamber of Leake County Director Russell Baty, the last day to vote is end of day tomorrow. Only one scarecrow can... Read More.

Martha Louise Savell of Carthage is still missing. The 80 year old white female is 5'2", weighs 140 pounds, has brown/gray hair and blue eyes. She was last seen on Tuesday, October 13th, around 4pm near the intersection of Risher Rd and Madden Rd,... Read More.