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A Stolen Vehicle, Debris in the Road, and Several Disturbances in Leake
Thursday 2/9/23 2:48 a.m. - Leake Deputies were sent to check on a large object, possibly a roll of carpet, in the road on Hay 25 S near Good Hope.3:23 a.m. - Carthage Police checked on a suspicious person near the First Apostolic Church on... Read More.
Carthage Police Searching for Suspect in Recent Overnight Robbery
On Tuesday, February 7th Carthage Police received a call reporting that Danny’s Fast Lane on Hwy 16 West had been broken into.The thief broke into the business sometime the night before and stole an undetermined amount of money.If you have any information regarding this... Read More.
Suspicious People, Hay in the Road, Alarms and Disturbances in Leake
Wednesday 2/8/23 1:10 a.m. - Carthage Police checked an alarm at the Cash Saver on Allenwood Drive.5:36 a.m. - Leake Deputies were sent to Hwy 16 near Edinburg for a disabled 18-wheeler blocking the road.6:24 a.m. - Leake Deputies checked an accident with no reported... Read More.
Small Fires, Trespassers, Disturbances and Break ins in Leake
Tuesday 2/7/23 2:37 a.m. - Barnes Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Hwy 35 near Copper Head Road.9:06 a.m. - Leake Deputies and Fire Department were sent to a one-vehicle accident with injuries on Forest Grove Road near the Natchez Trace.11:44 a.m.... Read More.
Photo: Lady Rebel signs with East Central
A Lady Rebel basketball player is will continue her career at the community college level.
Morgan Freeny recently signed to play with East Central Community College.
Freeny has helped lead the Lady Rebels to a 30-4 record in her senior season.
Natchez Trace Parkway releases 2022 law enforcement statistics
TUPELO, MS—National Park Service park rangers made 8,557 traffic stops on Natchez Trace Parkway last year. The traffic stops resulted in 6,428 citations and 266 arrests.
The majority of arrests were for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The second most common... Read More.
Don’t Be Tricked by a Gas Company Scam
A local gas company is warning customers about con men posing as bill collectors. Atmos Energy says sometimes those crooks come to your door threatening to shut off your gas and demanding money immediately. But the company says it doesn't send employees to collect... Read More.
Rebels and Rebelettes to face Bayou Academy in North State Tournament
The Leake Academy Rebel and Rebelette basketball teams will face Bayou Academy in the opening round of the MAIS 5A North State Tournament in Mendenhall.Both teams will play Wednesday, Feb. 8.The Rebelettes play at 4:00 pm with the Rebels game set to tip off... Read More.
