Leake
Bus Driver Hurt in Crash When Tree Falls on Hwy 35 in Singleton Area Tuesday Afternoon
A school bus struck a tree when it fell in the roadway on Hwy 35 N in the Singleton area at 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2. The entire roadway was blocked by the tree.EMS, Leake Deputies, MHP, and Barnes Volunteer Fire Department responded... Read More.
Update: Missing Leake County teen found
Update: Missing Leake County teenager Kassidy Washington has been located and is home.
Washington had been missing since Feb. 3, where she was last seen on Ealy Rd in Lena.
According to a Facebook post from the Leake County Sheriff's Office, the investigation is ongoing and... Read More.
Three tribal members sentenced for roles in reservation murder
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI – Three tribal members were sentenced for their respective roles in a murder, which occurred in September of 2023, in the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation.According to court documents, Michael Jeffrey Shaffer, Sr., 48, and Montero... Read More.
Ford F-250 Stolen in Carthage, All Area Police Agencies Notified
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A Ford F-250 was reported stolen in Carthage Saturday afternoon.Just before 6 p.m. a BOLO, or "be on the lookout" notice was issued to all area law enforcement agencies for the truck.It was descrived as a black 2011 Ford F-250, occupied by two... Read More.
Carthage Police Chase Car That Caused Wreck
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Carthage Police and Leake Couny deputies chased a Chevy Express that ran a red light at highway 16 and 35, causing a crash. That was shortly after 10:30 Saturday morning.The vehicle continued on Hwy 35 south at speeds of 85 mph through Walnut... Read More.
LA Rebels Fall to Simpson Cougars 7-3
The Leake Academy Rebels were at home tonight hosting the Cougars of Simpson Academy from Mendenhall. The Rebels enjoyed a one run lead in the game until the top of the 4 inning when the Cougars took the lead 2-1. The Cougars had a... Read More.
