Leake
Remains of Leake County WWII soldier identified
The remains of a Leake County soldier that died during World War II have been identified over 80 years after he was captured.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Alvin R. Scarborough, 22, of Dossville, who was... Read More.
Senior Citizens Health Fair Scheduled at Baptist Memorial-Leake
In celebration of National Senior Citizens Day, a health fair will be held on Wednesday, August 21, at Baptist Memorial-Leake in the Carson Room from 9 to 11 a.m. The event will feature multiple health screenings and a medication review with a pharmacist, so... Read More.
Leake Academy to play in football jamboree tonight
The Leake Academy Rebels will see its first scrimmage action of the 2024 football season tonight in a jamboree at Tri-County Academy.
The Rebels will play in two scrimmage games (two quarters each) against other MAIS teams.
First up for the Rebels will be Central Hinds... Read More.
Person Shot in the Head at Galilee Homecoming
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A man was shot in the head at the Galilee Homecoming event on Harmony Community Rd. Saturday night.
The shooting happened after Leake County deputies were called to the event to take a report about someone spinning out and throwing rocks, damaging vehicles. When... Read More.
Leake County Faces a Day of Crashes, Fires, and Gunfire
Leake County saw a string of incidents on Sunday, beginning with an early morning crash on Highway 35 South near the Scott County line. Deputies were alerted to the scene around 1:30 a.m. by an iPhone crash alert. No injuries were reported.
Later in the... Read More.
Sunrise Baptist Church Announces Homecoming Services
Sunrise Baptist Church announces its 87th Homecoming services scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2024.
The day’s activities will begin with Sunday school at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00 with a potluck lunch immediately following morning worship.
Former longtime pastor, Rev. David Addy will be bringing the... Read More.
Two Killed Sunday in Leake County Crash
Two Brandon, MS residents, 56-year-old Edward Pinter and 60-year-old Melvin Franklin, were killed in a crash on Hwy 25 near Utah Road in Leake County on Sunday according to Mississippi Highway Patrol.
First responders were notified just after 3 p.m. that the Chevrolet Corvette, driven... Read More.
Grass Fire on Madden Rd., With Power Line Down
MADDEN, Miss.--A grass fire was reported on the side of Madden Rd. Saturday afternoon.
When the fire was dispatched at 5 p.m. it appeared to have been started by someone throwing out a cigarette.
When firefighters got to the scene they reported a power line down... Read More.
