Leake
Arrest Made in Domestic Disturbance Call in Leake
Leake County Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call just after midnight on Tuesday, March 10.
The incident occurred at a residence on Chipley Rd., where a female victim reportedly locked herself in a room until authorities arrived.
Upon arrival, deputies found only the female at... Read More.
High-Speed Chase in Leake County Ends with a Wreck and Two Arrests
A routine driver's license checkpoint on Highway 488 escalated into a high-speed chase Sunday evening, March 9, leading to the arrests of two individuals with outstanding warrants.
According to authorities, Brianna Kennedy and Willie “Buckshot” Griffin attempted to evade Leake County deputies after Kennedy, the... Read More.
Man Arrested in Carthage Domestic Dispute
Carthage Police and Leake County Deputies responded to a domestic dispute at The Elms Apartments on Old Canton Road on Sunday, March 9, at 9:45 p.m.
A female called authorities, reporting that her boyfriend, Jamie Moore Jr., had assaulted her.
Officers took Moore into custody, and... Read More.
Chris Stapleton to perform at historic Ellis Theater
One of the biggest names in country music is coming to Philadelphia.
Grammy award winner Chris Stapleton will perform at The Ellis Theatre Saturday, April 12.
All proceeds from the concert will go towards on the ongoing consturction of Mary Stuart's Congress of Country Music.
There will... Read More.
Geyser Falls holding job fair March 22
Geyser Falls water theme park in Choctaw is holding a job fair Saturday, March 22.
Positions will be available for lifeguards, food & beverage, and more.
Hours for the job fair are from 8:00 am - noon.
Applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by... Read More.
One-Car Wreck Reported With Injuries Saturday
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A wreck was reported on the Pearl Rover bridge Saturday morning on Hwy. 25 in Leake County.
Ofahoma volunteer firefighters were dispatched just after 6 a.m.
An ambulance was also dispatched.
One lane of traffic was blocked.
Injuries were determined not to be serious.
Grass Fire Behind House Near Thomastown
THOMASTOWN, Miss.--A grass fire was reported Friday night behind a house on Old Pickens Rd. near Thomastown. The fire was behind a house. But, it was not clear how close the fire was to the structure.
That call came in about 9:15.
When firefighters got there... Read More.
Two Rebels named to All-State basketball teams
Two Leake Academy Rebel basketball players have earned All-State honors.
For Lady Rebels, Jenna Allen was named to the All-MAIS 5a Girls' Basketball Team.
For the boys, Samuel Prince was named to the All-MAIS 5A Boys' Basketball Team.
The complete list of All-MAIS teams can be found... Read More.
