Tuesday Was Busy for Law Enforcement in Leake

Law enforcement and emergency crews responded to several incidents throughout Tuesday, February 18. Carthage Police were called to a residence on N. Jordan St. just before 1 a.m. after a homeowner reported hearing loud noises. Officers checked the area but found no suspicious activity. At 5:47... Read More.
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Local teams advance in basketball playoffs

Several local basketball teams have advanced in the MHSAA State Tournament. Teams playing in the postseaon include Choctaw Central boys and girls and Leake Central boys. Both the Leake Central boys and Choctaw Central girls have advanced to the quarterfinal round. Leake Central defeated Caledonia 77-53 Saturday... Read More.
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Trees Reported Down With Saturday Storms

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A large tree was reported down near Carthage Saturday evening near the intersection of Red Dog Rd. and Gross Rd., blocking the entire roadway. Another tree was reported down on Hwy. 429 near Hughes Rd. Another tree wasa reported down on Scott Crossing Rd. about... Read More.
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Season Ends for Leake Academy Lady Rebels

The basketball season came to an end today for the Leake Academy Lady Rebels in the consolation game playing the Lady Mustangs from Pillow Academy in Greenwood the host site for the State 5A tournament. The Lady Rebels were up by 4 points after... Read More.
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Mobile Home Destroyed in Leake County Fire

A mobile home was lost in a fire Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Leake County on Rosewood Rd. The Carthage Fire Department and Leake County Correctional firefighters responded to the fire that had reportedly already engulfed the home. Firefighters worked to get the blaze under control... Read More.
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