Leake
Pearl River Resort celebrates their 30th anniversary
CHOCTAW, MS (July 1, 2024) – Pearl River Resort celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Silver Star Hotel & Casino, which first opened its doors on July 1, 1994.
To commemorate this special day, the Resort is thrilled to announce that this year’s Fourth of... Read More.
Standing Pine Man sentenced for domestic violence assault on Choctaw Indian Reservation
Jackson, Miss. – A Standing Pine man was sentenced to 46 months in in federal prison for a domestic assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
According to court documents, Kendall D. Ben, 31, physically assaulted his girlfriend in the Standing Pine Community of the Choctaw... Read More.
Fight Involving Multiple Families Reported South of Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A fight happened Saturday night about 8:30 on Kelly Town Rd., south of Carthage.Once deputies were dispatched they got another call from dispatch saying the fight had escalated and now involved multiple families.An ambulance was also dispatched.A woman told dispatch that she had... Read More.
Car Hits Tree Near Walnut Grove
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A car hit a tree shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday, injuring a teenager. But, firefighters had a tough time getting to the scene before of onlookers.The wreck was on Smith Rd. Just before firefighters got there radio communications indicated four-wheelers were blocking... Read More.
Man Accepts Ride, Turns Women In When Dropped Off
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Carthage Police and Leake County deputies were put on notice about two women who were driving around smoking weed after the women gave a man a ride Friday night.It was about 20 minutes before midnight when that man called authorities and said the... Read More.
Truck Hauling Trailer Sparks Multiple Fires Tuesday in Leake
On Tuesday afternoon, a truck hauling a trailer sparked several fires in Leake County.The incidents occurred along Hwy 16 E, stretching from Edinburg to Carthage, where four separate grass fires were reported.Two fires were started just outside Edinburg, approximately half a mile west of... Read More.
