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Rebels Defeat East Rankin Patriots at Home
The Leake Academy Rebels travelled to Pelahatchie to play the East Rankin Academy Patriots.
In the girls' game, the game was played pretty evenly early on, with the Patriots pulling ahead by two at the buzzer, halftime 21-19. After three, it was still a two-point... Read More.
Date and Venue for 2023 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Announced
Mississippi Songwriter of the Year will be at an exciting new location this year!
Join us at Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music's Historic Ellis Theater in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 24th.
Applications for 2023 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year will be accepted beginning on March... Read More.
MCPA: Two Labs Approved to Begin Testing Medical Marijuana in MS
It's a big step toward the start of medical marijuana sales in Mississippi. The Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance says it's learned that the State Health Department has approved two labs to begin testing the products that'll soon be available in dispensaries. The labs are... Read More.
A Possible Runaway Juvenile, an Assault and Loose Livestock in Leake
Monday 1/16/23
12:36 a.m. - Leake Deputies were requested to Hunter Road to assist EMS.
3:08 a.m. - Leake Deputies checked the report of a resident hearing someone screaming near Moss Road.
7:53 a.m. - Leake Law Enforcement was issued a BOLO (Be on the Lookout) for... Read More.
Mississippi lawmakers debate Medicaid, initiatives, and elections
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators had a light workload the first two weeks of their three-month session.
But they are about to get busy debating proposals on health care, voting rights and other issues.
Monday was the deadline to file general bills. Committees face a... Read More.
New Business on Carthage Square, ASAP Pub
ASAP Pub held its ribbon cutting ceremony this Saturday, January 14th at 3 pm. The restaurant's name is an abbreviation for "Alton's Social Athletic Pub" which pays homage to the grandfather of owner George Crosby.
Crosby says the pub will bring good food, drinks, and... Read More.
Alert Issued for Missing Louisville Teen
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered / Missing Child Alert for 16-year-old Montevious Goss of Louisville. He is described as a black male, five-foot-eight inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown braided hair and brown eyes. He was last seen Wednesday,... Read More.
A Pair of Domestic Disturbances in Leake
Sunday 1/16/23
5:30 a.m. - Leake Deputies were called to assist with a call for Emergency Medical Services on Scott Crossing Road.
11:20 a.m. - Leake Deputies were sent to a domestic disturbance on Sanders Lane.
4:22 p.m. - Leake Deputies responded to a family dispute domestic... Read More.
Vandalism and Stolen Weapons in Leake
Friday, 1-13-23
4:33 p.m. - Leake County Deputies responded to the report of vandalism at a residence on Hwy 25 N.
6:22 p.m. - Leake County Deputies were sent to a residence on Drysdale Road for a report of a theft of several weapons.
9:59 p.m. -... Read More.
A Reckless Driver, Assault and a Vehicle Fire in Leake
Saturday 1/15/23
1:21 a.m. - Leake Deputies responded to the report of a reckless driver on Hwy, 25 N.
3:32 a.m. - Leake Deputies checked on the report of a breaking and entering of a trailer on Crane Road.
4:13 a.m. - Leake Deputies were sent to... Read More.
Hard-headed and Rude Trespassers Friday in Leake
Friday, January 13, 2023
9:21 a.m. – Carthage Police were requested at a residence on Old Canton Rd to remove a man from the property who had been told several times to leave.
1:50 p.m. – Leake Deputies responded to a call from Madden Country Store... Read More.
