Leake
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.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – Thursday, August 22
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses his coaching staff and previews the Jackson Academy game.
The SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursday mornings at 7:35 am.
The show is also... Read More.
Two Wrecks With Injuries Near Carthage Saturday
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A two-car wreck was reported shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday, at SO Williams Rd. at Galilee Rd., southeast of Carthage.
When deputies and rescue workers arrived they requested an ambulance because someone had a leg injury.
The cars were blocking the road. One of the... Read More.
Hit and Run Wreck in Leake Co., Suspect Car Gets Away
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woman reported her Nissan Maxima was hit by a blue Monte Carlo Saturday afternoon on Hwy. 16 near Hwy. 25.
The call was around 3 p.m.
The woman who called said the Monte Carlo was occupied by a Black man and woman, and was... Read More.
Fire Burns in Carthage Pasture
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A fire in a pasture in Carthage gave firefighters a tough time Saturday afternoon.
The fire was reported about 1:45 p.m. on Franklin St. When Carthage firefighters first arrived they did not believe they could get to the fire and requested that the Miss.... Read More.
Family Disturbance Saturday Morning in Lena
LENA, Miss.--A woman called Leake County deputies Saturday morning about 2:30, saying she had to leave her house and go to a friend's because her son was "tearing up the house" on Valley Rd. in Lena.
Deputies first went to where the woman was and... Read More.
Woman Reports Being Followed, Road Blocked Saturday in Leake Co.
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woman called police early Saturday morning and said a tan truck was following her closely, then passed her and blocked the road on Hwy. 25 near Carthage.
The woman's call was just after 1 a.m.
The woman told dispatchers that when she approached the... Read More.
