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A Day of Disturbances in Leake

Wednesday, January 18 by Rick Guy

Tuesday 1//17/23 12:26 a.m. - Leake Deputies checked on a domestic disturbance on Hannah Road.5:45 a.m. - Leake Deputies reported a tree down across the road on Ebeneezer Road.6L23 a.m. - Leake Deputies were sent to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Holly Hill... Read More.

Aggravated Assault and Multiple Felony Drug Charges in Attala and Leake

Tuesday, January 17 by Staff Report

Rebels Defeat East Rankin Patriots at Home

Tuesday, January 17 by Staff Report

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

Tuesday, January 17 by Ashlee Davis

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... Read More.

MCPA: Two Labs Approved to Begin Testing Medical Marijuana in MS

Tuesday, January 17 by Randy Bell

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, January 16 by Rick Guy

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

Monday, January 16 by Staff Report

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

Monday, January 16 by Ashlee Davis

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

Monday, January 16 by Randy Bell

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

Monday, January 16 by Ashlee Davis

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

Monday, January 16 by Ashlee Davis

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

Monday, January 16 by Ashlee Davis

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.