Leake
Shooting Under Investigation in Madden
The Leake County Sheriff's Office is investigating reports of gunshots heard just after midnight on Tuesday, April 22, near Dr. Brantley Road near the Madden Country Store.
Two callers alerted authorities after hearing what was described as around 10 rapid-fire gunshots. One caller also reported... Read More.
Chief Polk Promotes “South of the River Crawfest” on B-MO in the MO’rning (audio)
Brian Montgomery — Walnut Grove Police Chief Kevin Polk joined B-MO in the MO’rning to promote the first annual “South of the River Crawfest,” happening Saturday, April 25. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roux Field and will feature live... Read More.
LA Rebels Fall to Washington School Generals 12-0
The Leake Academy Rebels varsity baseball team returned home to Madden tonight to host the Generals of Washington School from Greenville. The Generals opened the top of the 1st inning scoring 6 runs to take an early lead. Washington would add one run in... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff’s Office Connects with the Community
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office spent time with the community through outreach and fellowship events in Carthage last week.
Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson, along with investigators Ray and Hardy, visited Leake Academy on Thursday, April 16. During their visit, they spoke with students about littering... Read More.
Sen. Bradford Blackmon Secures $19.4 Million for Senate District 21, Delivering Major Wins for Carthage and Leake County
State Senator Bradford Blackmon (D-District 21) announced that during the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session, $19,365,000 in state appropriations was secured for 24 critical projects across Senate District 21.
The funding package supports infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and community improvements in Holmes, Leake, Attala, and... Read More.
BMO’s Community Corner – JoAnne Millard from Carthage
Today’s Community Corner
JoAnne Millard joined us this morning on B-MO in the MO’rning to talk about an upcoming Spring Food Drive to support families in need. The Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers will host the drive Saturday, April 18, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at... Read More.
