Stories tagged with: leake
High-Speed Chase In Leake County Saturday Morning
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A high-speed chase began in Leake County Saturday morning at 1:53 when a deputy was behind a white sedan. The chase began on wy. 35 north of Carthage and speeds quickly reached 112 mph.The deputy who initially began chasing the vehicle nearly lost... Read More.
Jury Duty Scam Pops Up in Leake County
It's one of the most popular scams around. You're contacted and told by somebody pretending to be a law enforcement officer that you missed jury duty and you're about to be arrested--unless you pay a fine. And--of course--the crook who calls you is happy... Read More.
Early Morning Storm Damage, A Wreck, and More Monday in Leake
Leake County emergency crews responded to multiple incidents on Monday, March 24, starting with a fallen tree blocking one lane on Hwy 16 E near the sale barn at 5:03 a.m. Crews worked to clear the roadway.At 7 a.m., Edinburg Volunteers were called to... Read More.
MSU Extension Office of Leake County March Events
The MSU Extension Office of Leake County offers many monthly programs. If you are interested in any of the programs or clubs mentioned below, please contact the office at 601-267-8036. The Leake County Extension Office is located at 729 East Main Street in Carthage.MSU... Read More.
Leake Academy Quickly Routs Wayne Academy
The Leake Academy Rebels hosted the Jaguars of Wayne Academy Friday night.The Rebels quickly finish off the Jaguars , 14-2, with the game called after four and a half innings.Jack Harkins was named the Wendy's Player of the Game.Join us next Thursday for more... Read More.
Fatal Crash on Hwy 16 in Leake Thursday Morning
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.
