Leake
Lena Home Lost in Fire Sunday Morning
A home on Sweetwater Circle was completely destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
The Lena Volunteer Fire Department and Leake County Correctional firemen responded to the blaze at 7:40 a.m. on February 9.
The house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
Fortunately, no injuries... Read More.
Carthage Woman Dies in Madison County Wreck
CANTON, Miss.--A woman from Carthage died in a head-on wreck with a Peterbilt truck Saturday on Hwy. 16 in Madison County.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the wreck happened near Ratliff Rd. about 5 p.m.
Ashley Stephens, 40, of Carthage, and her passenger, Johnnie Luckett, 70,... Read More.
Leake Central names new head football coach
Leake Central High School has hired Patrick Garvin as its new head football coach.
The school made the announcement Sunday morning in a Facebook post.
Garvin has a 24-year coaching career coaching at the collegiate and high school level, with his most recent stop being Louisville... Read More.
Brackets set for Leake Academy State Tournament games
The stage is set for the Leake Academy girls and boys basketball teams 5A State Tournament games.
The teams will both play in the tournament beginning Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Pillow Academy in Greenwood.
Starting off the tournament for Leake will be the girls team. Coach... Read More.
Man and Woman Arrested After Fight
CARTHAGE, Miss.--About 1:45 Saturday morning Leake County deputies were dispatched to Dogwood Ln. near Red Dog Rd., for a disturbance between a man and a woman.
The husband and wife had been verbally fighting and that turned physical, according to police radio traffic, with both... Read More.
Leake Co. Man Arrested on Charge of Abuse of 911
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss.--About 10:15 Friday night Leake County dispatchers sent deputies to Wiggins Loop Rd. after a man called 911 multiple times with no emergency.
Deputies said the man had been known for doing that and had a warrant out for his arrest on a... Read More.
Leake Academy Teams Finish Play in North 5A Tournament
The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams completed play today in the North 5A Tournament taking place at East Rankin Academy. The Lady Rebels played in the Championship game meeting the home team East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots. The Lady Rebels fall short to the... Read More.
LA Girls Advance to Championship of North 5A Tournament
The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams played in the semifinal round of the North 5A tournament this afternoon taking place at East Rankin Academy. The Lady Rebels faced off with the Pillow Academy Lady Mustangs and won the contest by 10 points, 48-38 to... Read More.
Multiple Crashes Thursday in Carthage
Carthage emergency crews responded to multiple incidents on Thursday.
At 2:30 p.m., Carthage Police, EMS, and the Fire Department were called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hwy 16 E and E Franklin St. No major injuries were reported, but both vehicles were... Read More.
