Leake
Human Remains Discovered in Leake County
On October 20, 2024, a deer hunter reported finding what appeared to be human remains on private property along Midway Road, located between Highway 16 and Highway 25.Deputies responded to the scene and discovered a mostly intact body, though an identity could not be... Read More.
Sunrise Baptist Church Annual Fall Festival
Sunrise Baptist Church, located at 353 Midway Road, will hold its annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.The event will feature inflatables, indoor games, stew, and boiled peanuts. Attendees are encouraged to register at the welcome table upon... Read More.
Woods Fire Reported in Leake County
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woods fire was reported Saturday night near Carthage on Hwy. 16 east.The fire, according to the caller, was near the old Southern and Soul restaurant. That was about 7:30 p.m.Leake County and Carthage fire departments responded. By 8 p.m. the fire was... Read More.
Two-Vehicle Wreck in Leake County Saturday
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A two-vehicle wreck with injuries was reported Saturday afternoon in Leake County.The wreck was on Red Dog Rd., near Carthage, but in the county, just before 5:30 p.m.Wreckers were called for both vehicles. No ambulance was called to the scene.
Rebels Win Defeat Lamar Raiders 35-34
The Leake Academy Rebels traveled to Meridian tonight to play the Raiders of Lamar High School hoping to move to the front of MAIS 5A District 2 with a victory over the powerful Raiders. Both teams entered the game 5-3 overall but the Raiders... Read More.
Audio/Photo Gallery: Leake County Correctional Facility Launches Inmate-Run Sawmill
Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson speaks with Johnny Boswell about the facility's new sawmill and the group of inmates that run it:The Leake County Correctional Facility has recently introduced a sawmill operated by select inmates.The mill uses donated wood or timber cleared from fallen... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – October 17
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show: Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses last week's game against East Rankin and previews the upcoming matchup with Lamar School.
