Leake
Benefit Event for Justin Sims Set for March 29 in Carthage
A fundraiser for Justin Sims will take place in Carthage on Saturday, March 29, featuring a golf tournament, pickleball, live auction, raffles, and chicken plates.
The golf tournament will be held at Leake Country Club, with registration at 12 p.m. and a shotgun start at... Read More.
Grass Fire Gets Into the Woods Near Madden
MADDEN, Miss.--A grass fire was reported out of control and in the woods Saturday afternoon about 3:45.
The fire was on Davidson Rd.
The fire was put out by 4:20.
Grass Fire Out of Control Saturday Near Edinburg
EDINBURG, Miss.--A grass fire was reported out of control in the Edinburg area Saturday afternoon.
The fire was at an intersection near Rice Creek Rd., about 1:45 p.m.
Windy and dry conditions made for an elevated wildfire danger in central Mississippi all day Saturday.
The fire was... Read More.
Leake Academy Quickly Routs Wayne Academy
The Leake Academy Rebels hosted the Jaguars of Wayne Academy Friday night.
The Rebels quickly finish off the Jaguars , 14-2, with the game called after four and a half innings.
Jack Harkins was named the Wendy's Player of the Game.
Join us next Thursday for more... Read More.
Fatal Crash on Hwy 16 in Leake Thursday Morning
Update:
Leake County Coroner Earl Adams has identified the victim of Thursday’s fatal crash on Highway 16 as 36-year-old Sonya Nunn of Preston, MS.
A fatal crash occurred on the morning of March 20, 2025 on Highway 16 East near Indian Branch Road. The head-on collision... Read More.
Emergency Crews Respond to Multiple Incidents in Leake County
Leake County emergency responders were kept busy on Sunday, March 16, 2025, with multiple incidents reported throughout the day.
At 12:38 a.m., the Reformation Volunteer Fire Department quickly cleared a fallen tree on Reformation Rd. near Scott's Crossing. Later, at 4 p.m., Carthage Police responded... Read More.
