Leake
Several Crashes and a Disturbance Monday in Leake
Carthage Police responded to a collision between an 18-wheeler and a vehicle at the intersection of Hwy 16 and Hwy 35 early Monday morning around 1 a.m. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.Throughout the day, authorities addressed several minor wrecks, including incidents on E Franklin... Read More.
Crash Sunday Afternoon Near Red Dog Rd
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash Sunday afternoon in Leake County.The Carthage Fire Department, EMS, Leake County Deputies, and MHP were dispatched to the two-vehicle crash that occurred near the intersection of Red Dog Rd. and Hwy 25.The cause of... Read More.
Vehicle Vandalized on Battle Bluff Rd. in Leake
A truck was reported to be vandalized on Battle Bluff Rd. near the bridges over the weekend.Leake County Deputies were called to the area at 1:15 Sunday afternoon.The vehicle was reportedly left in the area overnight after breaking down and was discovered damaged when... Read More.
Leake Academy basketball to begin postseason play Thursday
The Leake Academy boys and girls basketball teams will begin postseason play this week.
The teams will both compete in the Region 2-5A District Tournament hosted by Lamar School.
Both teams earned first round byes due to finishing second in the the regular season.
The boys team... Read More.
MBI investigating officer involved shooting after car chase through Winston and Neshoba Counties
JACKSON, Miss., - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Winston County Sheriff’s Office that occurred on January 26, 2025.A deputy with the Winston County Sheriff's Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver... Read More.
Gunshots Heard By Police in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Gunshots were believed to have been heard by Leake County deputies in the city limits of Carthage Saturday night.Deputies reported the shots to city police about 10 p.m. in an area where several shootings have happened and gunshots have been reported frequently.That was... Read More.
Grass Fires Get Out of Control Saturday
CARTHAGE, Miss.--At least two grass fires were reported Saturday afternoon in Leake County.Carthage firefighters were called for an out of control grass fire on Red Dog Rd., just after 1:30 p.m.Just after 2, Madden firefighters were called for an out of control woods fire... Read More.
