Leake
Crash Sunday Afternoon Near Red Dog Rd
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash Sunday afternoon in Leake County.
The Carthage Fire Department, EMS, Leake County Deputies, and MHP were dispatched to the two-vehicle crash that occurred near the intersection of Red Dog Rd. and Hwy 25.
The cause of... Read More.
Vehicle Vandalized on Battle Bluff Rd. in Leake
A truck was reported to be vandalized on Battle Bluff Rd. near the bridges over the weekend.
Leake County Deputies were called to the area at 1:15 Sunday afternoon.
The vehicle was reportedly left in the area overnight after breaking down and was discovered damaged when... Read More.
Leake Academy basketball to begin postseason play Thursday
The Leake Academy boys and girls basketball teams will begin postseason play this week.
The teams will both compete in the Region 2-5A District Tournament hosted by Lamar School.
Both teams earned first round byes due to finishing second in the the regular season.
The boys team... Read More.
MBI investigating officer involved shooting after car chase through Winston and Neshoba Counties
JACKSON, Miss., - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Winston County Sheriff’s Office that occurred on January 26, 2025.
A deputy with the Winston County Sheriff's Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver... Read More.
Gunshots Heard By Police in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Gunshots were believed to have been heard by Leake County deputies in the city limits of Carthage Saturday night.
Deputies reported the shots to city police about 10 p.m. in an area where several shootings have happened and gunshots have been reported frequently.
That was... Read More.
Grass Fires Get Out of Control Saturday
CARTHAGE, Miss.--At least two grass fires were reported Saturday afternoon in Leake County.
Carthage firefighters were called for an out of control grass fire on Red Dog Rd., just after 1:30 p.m.
Just after 2, Madden firefighters were called for an out of control woods fire... Read More.
Philadelphia Man sentenced to 3 years in prison for burglary on the Choctaw Indian Reservation
Jackson, MS – A Philadelphia man was sentenced to three years in federal prison for burglarizing a home in the Tucker community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation.
According to court documents, Sherente Tubby, 23, burglarized the home of a tribal member in... Read More.
Leake Academy Sweeps Wayne Academy in Madden
The Leake Academy Varsity basketball teams were featured on Boswell Media Sports tonight live from the Joe F Shepard Gymnasium playing the final regular season games hosting the Jaguars from Wayne Academy from Waynesboro. The Lady Rebels improved their season record to 28-1 overall... Read More.
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High-Speed Chase Through Leake County Tuesday Night
Late Tuesday night, Leake County deputies began pursuing a black 2016 Toyota Corolla on Hwy 35 North near Hickory Rd. The chase began around 11:30 p.m., with the vehicle traveling southbound toward Carthage at speeds exceeding 120 mph.
The driver reportedly turned into the Tyson... Read More.
