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Busy Tuesday for First Responders in Leake
Leake County law enforcement worked several incidents Tuesday, responding to various emergencies. Around midnight, law enforcement stopped a vehicle speeding over 115 mph. At 7 a.m., Leake County Deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance on Starling Center Rd., and at 9:30 a.m., Carthage... Read More.
Leake County Extension Announces 2nd Annual Soup & Chili Cook-off
The Leake County Extension has set Tuesday, November 19, 2024, as the date for its 2nd annual Soup & Chili Cook-off. Participants can enter for free and compete in three divisions: MHV Club, General Public, and the friendly rivalry between the Leake County Sheriff’s... Read More.
Child Abuse Reported in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A child abuse incident was reported Friday evening in Philadelphia.A caller to police dispatch said her children witnessed a woman break a broomstick across a child who appeared to be about 12 years old at a trailer park on Sistrunk Ave.The woman was... Read More.
Woman Reports Being Run Off the Road and Into a Tree
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woman reported being run off the road Saturday afternoon on Galilee Rd. near Carthage.That was just after 1 p.m.The woman said the vehicle that ran her off the road was a big black truck. She hit a tree, but told dispatchers she... Read More.
Woods Fire Reported on Red Dog Rd. Saturday
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Several fire trucks were called out to fight a woods fire on Red Dog Rd. Saturday just before 12:30.Once trucks were on the scene, they notified the Mississippi Forestry Commission they were needed.
Several Calls About Suspicious People in Leake Co.
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Several calls came in to dispatchers in Leake County Friday night about suspicious people.The calls were all around the same time, 9:30 p.m.At least two of the calls were for a suspicious man and truck on Drysdale Rd., near Hwy. 16, west of... Read More.
Leake Academy Wins Big Over Union High School 47-8
The Leake Academy Rebels faced off against the Union Yellow Jackets at home this Friday evening.Rebels scored early and led the Yellow Jackets 8-0 in the first quarter. Union trailed Leake Academy 27-8 at halftime. With a final score of 47-8, Leake Academy is... Read More.
