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LA Rebels Defeat Starkville Volunteers 35-19
The Leake Academy Rebels were at home in Madden tonight to play the Voles from Starkville Academy. The Rebels scored 14 points in the first half of the game while holding Starkville to 7 points. In the second half the Rebels continued to outpace... Read More.
Murder-Suicide Discovered Saturday in Leake County
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A murder-suicide was discovered Saturday afternoon in Leake County.The first calls to law enforcement and emergency services were at approximately 4 p.m. Several deputies and an ambulance were dispatched to an address on Hwy. 488.No identification of the victims was available Saturday evening.More... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – Thursday, August 29
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses the Jackson Academy game and previews the upcoming matchup with Starkville Academy.
Leake County First Responders Tackle Multiple Incidents Tuesday Afternoon
On Tuesday afternoon, Leake County emergency services were busy responding to several incidents. Deputies, EMS, and Thomastown Volunteers were called to a one-vehicle crash on Waggoner Road where the vehicle had flipped over, though no injuries were reported.Meanwhile, the Carthage Fire Department, assisted by... Read More.
Video: Water’s Truck and Trailer Expands to Service Electric Buses
Water’s Truck and Trailer now offers services for electric buses, having recently installed a specialized lift and charging stations.The electrical hub for charging the buses was constructed by Dusty Pee and Wamble's Machine Shop and Equipment Rental, with the electrical work being completed by... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson Releases Statement Regarding Duarte and Walker Deaths
The Leake County Sheriff's Office sent the following media release regarding a recent incident on Hwy 488 in Leake County:"On 24 August, 2024, at around 3:58, Leake County Deputies were dispatched the 7180 Hwy 488, in the Freetrade Community. The caller advised that... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 1 Winner Announced
It’s time to announce the winner of the first round of Kicks Picks! Our weekly winner will receive a gift certificate from Ingram's Steak and Seafood in Carthage.Our winner for week one is Mr. Mitchell Hollis of Philadelphia! Congratulations to Mr. Hollis.You could be... Read More.
Mother Reports Son Pulled Gun on Her
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A mother called for Leake County deputies Saturday night when she says her son pulled a gun on her.That happened at about 10 p.m. at a house at the intersection of Lake Rd. and Damascus Church Rd.While she was on the phone with... Read More.
Grass Fire Reported Out of Control Saturday Near Edinburg
EDINBURG, Miss.--A grass fire was reported out of control near Edinburg Saturday afternoon.That call was about 5:40 p.m. on Midway Rd.Firefighters found the fire on a dirt road off the main roadway.The outcome of the fire was unclear from radio communication.
