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Fatal Crash on Hwy 16 in Leake Thursday Morning

Thursday, March 20 by Staff Report

Update:Leake County Coroner Earl Adams has identified the victim of Thursday’s fatal crash on Highway 16 as 36-year-old Sonya Nunn of Preston, MS.A fatal crash occurred on the morning of March 20, 2025 on Highway 16 East near Indian Branch Road. The head-on collision... Read More.

One Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 16 in Edinburg

Wednesday, December 18 by Ashlee Davis

One person was transported to the hospital after their vehicle struck a tree near Edinburg this afternoon.Emergency responders, including Leake County Deputies, Mississippi Highway Patrol, EMS, and the Edinburg Fire Department, worked the one-vehicle crash on Highway 16 East near Bobo’s House Movers.Initial reports... Read More.

Boswell Media nominated for 16 MAB Excellence in Broadcasting Awards

Monday, March 11 by Staff Report

Boswell Media’s radio, news, sports, and online efforts from 2023 have been nominated for multiple Excellence in Broadcasting Awards from the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB). In total, the company earned 16 nominations over 11 different categories, with all three radio stations being represented. For the... Read More.

East Central Community College Campus to open at noon Wednesday

Tuesday, January 16 by Staff Report

Due to road conditions throughout the five-county district, East Central Community College campuses and offices will have a delayed opening Wednesday, January 17.All offices will open, and in-person classes will resume at Noon.Classes before Noon will be virtual. Students, should check Canvas accounts for... Read More.

Leake Academy Closed Tuesday, January 16

Monday, January 15 by Ashlee Davis

Leake Academy will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, due to the potential impact on roadways and bridges from the winter storm. All after school activities and sporting events will be canceled for Tuesday, January 16 as well.

Major Crash on Hwy 16 in Leake County

Tuesday, January 24 by Ashlee Davis

At approximately 3:19 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24th, Leake County Fire Dept, EMS, Leake Deputies, and MS Hwy Patrol dispatched to a wreck on Hwy 16 W involving 3 vehicles.The crash reportedly happened when one vehicle passed another and caused a head-on collision.Several people... Read More.

Accidents on Laurel Hill, Highway 16, and Highway 429

Monday, January 2 by Staff Report

On Friday at 1:09 p.m., officers responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident on Laurel Hill Road where the vehicle left the roadway and hit a tree. EMS was notified for injuries. The driver was transported to Baptist Leake for their injuries.At 4:38... Read More.

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Domestic Disturbance Near Lena and Wreck on 16

Monday, December 12 by Staff Report

On Sunday at 3:29pm, officers were requested to a residence on Hwy 500 for a domestic disturbance.At 4:35pm, there was a report on a vehicle hitting a tree on Highway 16 near the Natchez Trace turnoff. Injuries were reported.*UPDATED*5:22 p.m. – Carthage Police responded... Read More.

Accidents on Laurel Hill Road, Highway 35, and Highway 16

Tuesday, November 29 by Staff Report

On Tuesday at 12:07pm, Leake deputy reported a two-car MVA, with one leaving the scene, on Laurel Hill Road close to the intersection of Madden Road.At 3:13pm, there was a report of an accident blocking the road on Highway 35 North at North Pearl... Read More.

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Wreck Between Eighteen Wheeler and Camaro on 16 West

Monday, November 7 by Staff Report

On Monday at 7:25am, there was a wreck reported on Hwy 16 West involving an eighteen wheeler and a Camaro. First officer on the scene advised that there was no entrapment, but wanted EMS on scene. One person was transported to Baptist Leake.At 11:34am,... Read More.

Halloween Night Crash in Philadelphia – 1 person deceased and 1 booked for DUI, Manslaughter

Friday, November 4 by Rick Guy

Philadelphia Police officers responded to Hwy 16 W near tractor supply at approximately 3 pm on Monday, October 31, for an accident with reported injuries. One vehicle was on its side with the driver, later identified as Deborah Dennis of 63 of Union, inside... Read More.