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Routine Patrol and a Guilty Conscience Lead to a Fleeing and Eluding
On Thursday at 8:48 p.m., an officer, conducting a walkthrough of Fortune Mart in Carthage, observed a woman, noticing the uniform, abandoning her items on the counter and fleeing on foot. A subsequent ID check identified her as having outstanding warrants.
Presley Birthplace Extends Sympathy After Lisa Marie’s Death
Officials at the Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo say they're extending their “deepest sympathy” to the Presley family after the death of Elvis’ only child, Lisa Marie. Less than a week after attending a birthday celebration for her father in Memphis, she suffered cardiac... Read More.
Scattered Damage Reported After Thursday’s Storms
A fast-moving storm system produced wind damage, hail and at least one tornado across Mississippi Thursday. In Leake County, trees were blown down on Robinson Road near Ofahoma and along Highway 488 near Standing Pine. There were numerous hail reports across Neshoba County. A... Read More.
Fallen Trees, a Roaming Bull, and More in Leake
Thursday, January 12, 2023
6:56 a.m. – Leake County Deputies, MS Hwy Patrol, and Barnes Volunteer Fire Dept were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 35 N near Dollar General in Singleton. No injuries were reported.
7:30 a.m.- Carthage Police were alerted... Read More.
A Breaking and Entering and a Family Disturbance in Wednesday’s Leake News
On Wednesday at 12:21 p.m., officers responded to a call from a resident on Wiggins Loop Road reporting a breaking and entering.
At 5:07 p.m., officers responded to a family disturbance on Hopoca Road. One person was taken into custody.
At 6:14 p.m., Leake Deputies and... Read More.
Something NEW on Main Street as Dakota Presley visits with BMO in the MO’rning
B-MO in the MO'rning - If you ask Dakota Presley the new Director of the Main Street Chamber of Leake County about the differences between her, and former Director Dakota Killingsworth she'll tell you " DK is a poet, and I'm the plummer!!" Presley's... Read More.
Brandon Presley joins race for Mississippi governor
Democrat Brandon Presley says he is running for Mississippi governor this year because he believes state government and the current Republican governor are disconnected from the needs of working people.
Presley is his fourth term as a Mississippi utilities regulator, and he is a distant... Read More.
Leake Academy’s Miriam Prince named McDonald’s All-American Nominee
Leake Academy basketball star Miriam Prince is a McDonald's All-American nominee.
Prince is one of just five female players from Mississippi named to the list.
One of the greatest statistical Leake Academy players ever, Prince has helped lead the Lady Rebels to three 5A State Championships... Read More.
Governor Bans TikTok on State Devices
No more TikTok on state-issued cellphones. Or laptops. Governor Reeves has told agency and department heads he’s banning the video-sharing mobile app on those devices and ordering access to TikTok blocked on the state’s network because of its ties to the Chinese government. Reeves... Read More.
Leake County deputies searching for garbage dumping suspects
The Leake County Sheriff's Office is searching for suspects wanting for dumping garbage.
According to a Facebook post, two people were caught on camera dumping garbage on the side of a road near Thomastown.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Leake County Sheriff's Office... Read More.
