Leake
Vandal Reported Hiding in a Bathroom
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A person was reported vandalizing the laundromat next to Sims Appliance in Carthage Saturday night about 10:10 p.m.The caller said that person messed up some of the coin machines, then hid in the bathroom.Police were able to easily identify the person as someone... Read More.
Tree Danger: Tree Fire, Trees Down in Leake County
THOMASTOWN, Miss.--A tree was reported on fire just before 3:30 Saturday afternoon. Thomastown volunteer firefighters responded and put the fire out.About 5:30 p.m. Saturday a tree was reported blocking the entire road on Scarborough Rd. at Roberts Rd. Thomastown volunteers responded to clear that... Read More.
LA Rebels Fall to Copiah Colonels 28-21
The Leake Academy Rebels traveled to Gallman tonight to play their first division game of the season with the Colonels of Copiah Academy. The Rebels were down by 2 touchdowns at halftime, 14-0. In the second half both teams scored a touchdown in the... Read More.
Justice Department awards $900,000 to Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
Jackson, Miss. – The U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has awarded $900,000 to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, announced U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee.
The grant was awarded through the... Read More.
Pearl River man sentenced to nine years in prison for possession of approximately 400 images of child pornography
Jackson, MS – A Pearl River man was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
According to court documents, William Henry, 52, possessed approximately 400 pornographic images of children that were under the age of twelve. Henry was indicted by a... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – September 26
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show: Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses the last second loss to Heritage Academy and previews the upcoming matchup with Copiah Academy.
Fire Destroys Unoccupied House on Old Ridge Road in Leake
A fire destroyed an unoccupied house on Old Ridge Road today.When firefighters arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames, threatening a nearby mobile home and vehicles.Crews from the Carthage Fire Department and Reformation Volunteers responded, working to contain and extinguish the blaze.No injuries... Read More.
Leake County Law Enforcement Supper Photo Gallery
The Leake County Constables hosted the Leake County Law Enforcement Supper on Saturday, September 21st at the Leake Country Club.Law enforcement officers and other members of the community gathered for an evening filled with fellowship, door prizes, good food, and an opportunity to strengthen... Read More.
