Leake
Home claimed in late night fire Tuesday in Walnut Grove
A home on Lewis Ave. at the corner of Walnut St. in Walnut Grove was destroyed in a fire on the evening of Tuesday, January 16, 2024.Walnut Grove Fire Department, Carthage Fire Department, and Leake County Correctional Volunteers responded to the house fire just... Read More.
Natchez Trace Parkway releases information on road conditions
The Natchez Trace Parkway Facebook page has released the following update on road conditions:
Avoid traveling on Natchez Trace Parkway.We do not use chemicals or salt on the road and emergency responders may be delayed.
South District (Natchez, MS to Ridgeland, MS) - Icy and... Read More.
TVA and Central Electric ask customers to help conserve electricity
Together with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the generator of the electricity Central Electric distributes throughout its seven county service area, we are monitoring the upward trend in electricity use and its impact on our regional power supply.
Central Electric is asking members to reduce... Read More.
Leake County Schools Closed Wednesday
All Leake County Schools and offices will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, due to the persistent low temperatures and hazardous road conditions. In coordination with Leake County Emergency Management officials and the National Weather Service, the decision has been made to suspend... Read More.
East Central Community College Campus to open at noon Wednesday
Due to road conditions throughout the five-county district, East Central Community College campuses and offices will have a delayed opening Wednesday, January 17.All offices will open, and in-person classes will resume at Noon.Classes before Noon will be virtual. Students, should check Canvas accounts for... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff’s Office closed Tuesday
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office will be closed today, January 16, 2023. If you have an emergency, call Leake County Communications/911.LCSO asks that you limit your travel to essential purposes only and reminds you that responding times for any emergencies will be delayed due to... Read More.
Leake County Schools cancelled for Tuesday
Due to inclement weather, we are under a winter storm warning.After consultation with the Emergency Management officials, all schools and offices in Leake County School District (LCSD) will be closed Tuesday, January 16, 2024. There will be a 2-hour delayed start on Wednesday, January... Read More.
Leake Academy Closed Tuesday, January 16
Leake Academy will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, due to the potential impact on roadways and bridges from the winter storm. All after school activities and sporting events will be canceled for Tuesday, January 16 as well.
Update: Leake Academy basketball games cancelled
Update: Monday's Leake Academy basketball games have been cancelled.The Leake Academy boys and girls basketball games today at East Central Community College have been moved up due to the possibility of winter weather.
The girls game will now be played at 1:00 pm with the... Read More.
Leake Academy Sweeps Lamar School in Meridian
The Leake Academy Varsity basketball teams traveled to Meridian tonight to play the Raiders of Lamar School and both teams came away with big wins. The Lady Rebels jumped out to a 12 point lead over the Lady Raiders in the opening quarter and... Read More.
