Leake
LA Lady Rebels Fall to Parklane in Semifinals of State 5A Tournament
The Leake Academy Lady Rebels played in the semifinal round of the 5A State Championship in Greenwood taking on the Lady Pioneers of Parklane Academy from McComb. The Lady Rebels were up by 3points at halftime, 29-26 but were outscored by Parklane in the... Read More.
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.
Busy Tuesday for Leake County First Responders; Fire and Many Crashes
Leake County emergency responders were kept busy on Tuesday, Feb. 11, with multiple incidents across the area.
Deputies first responded to a report of a cow in the roadway on Galilee Rd. near Hwy 488.
At 1:30 p.m., Leake County Deputies, EMS, and the Marydell Volunteer... Read More.
LA Girls Advance to Semifinals of State 5A Tournament
The Leake Academy Varsity basketball teams opened play today in the State 5A Quarterfinals taking place at Pillow Academy In Greenwood. The #2 seed from the North 5A Lady Rebels played the # 3 seed from South Lady Cougars from Brookhaven Academy. The Lady... Read More.
Leake First Responders Kept Busy Monday
Leake County emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle wreck on Hwy 16 E near Lobutcha just after 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. One lane was temporarily blocked, but no injuries were reported.
Later, officers & deputies were asked to investigate smoke that was spotted... Read More.
Drowning Sunday in Leake County
Leake County authorities have confirmed the drowning of 43-year-old John Daniel Fanning on Sunday afternoon.
The incident occurred in a pond behind a residence on Reformation Road.
Despite efforts by a family member and first responders, Fanning could not be revived.
According to Leake County Coroner Earl... Read More.
