Leake
Video: Water’s Truck and Trailer Expands to Service Electric Buses
Water’s Truck and Trailer now offers services for electric buses, having recently installed a specialized lift and charging stations.The electrical hub for charging the buses was constructed by Dusty Pee and Wamble's Machine Shop and Equipment Rental, with the electrical work being completed by... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson Releases Statement Regarding Duarte and Walker Deaths
The Leake County Sheriff's Office sent the following media release regarding a recent incident on Hwy 488 in Leake County:"On 24 August, 2024, at around 3:58, Leake County Deputies were dispatched the 7180 Hwy 488, in the Freetrade Community. The caller advised that... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 1 Winner Announced
It’s time to announce the winner of the first round of Kicks Picks! Our weekly winner will receive a gift certificate from Ingram's Steak and Seafood in Carthage.Our winner for week one is Mr. Mitchell Hollis of Philadelphia! Congratulations to Mr. Hollis.You could be... Read More.
Mother Reports Son Pulled Gun on Her
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A mother called for Leake County deputies Saturday night when she says her son pulled a gun on her.That happened at about 10 p.m. at a house at the intersection of Lake Rd. and Damascus Church Rd.While she was on the phone with... Read More.
Grass Fire Reported Out of Control Saturday Near Edinburg
EDINBURG, Miss.--A grass fire was reported out of control near Edinburg Saturday afternoon.That call was about 5:40 p.m. on Midway Rd.Firefighters found the fire on a dirt road off the main roadway.The outcome of the fire was unclear from radio communication.
Shots Fired Calls in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Carthage Police and Leake County deputies investigated calls about gunshots on Martin Luther King Dr. and on Cook St.Those calls were just before 2 a.m. Saturday.Police looked for people who had possibly been shooting and did not report back finding anyone, though one... Read More.
La Rebels open 2024 Football Season playing JA Raiders
The Leake Academy Rebels traveled to Jackson Academy to play the 6A Raiders in the opening game of the 2024 football season. The Raiders were up by 7 points after the opening quarter and had a 4 point lead at halftime, leading the Rebels... Read More.
Doug Crosby Sworn in as Chancery Judge for 6th District
Doug Crosby was officially sworn in today as Chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District, Place 1.The ceremony began with a prayer led by Mark Parnell, followed by Judge Kiley Kirk administering the oath.Crosby was appointed by Governor Tate Reeves, who expressed confidence in... Read More.
