Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in Leake County Shooting

The Leake County Sheriff’s Office has charged 18-year-old Ethan Ward with attempted murder following an altercation that left one person with life-threatening injuries. According to authorities, Ward and the victim became involved in a violent argument that escalated when Ward allegedly shot the victim in... Read More.
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Annual Toy Drive in Leake County

Leake County has kicked off its 3rd annual Toy Drive, an effort to bring Christmas cheer to local children in need. The drive is accepting monetary donations as well as new toys, games, and clothing for children ages 0–14. Donations can be dropped off at the... Read More.
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One Wreck After the Other in Leake County

CARTHAGE, Miss.--First responders in Leake County had their hands full with several wrecks that happened within just a few minutes of each other Saturday afternoon. Car in a ditch in Edinburg The first wreck was just before 4:30 p.m. when someone called 911 to report a... Read More.
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Leake Co. Deputies Arrest Person in Altercation

WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--Leake County deputies responded to a fight between two people in a parking lot in the Walnut Grove area Thursday morning. One person was arrested and taken to jail. The two people involved had been in a fight previously.
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Leake County Deputies Graduate from State Law Enforcement Academy

Two members of the Leake County Sheriff’s Office have officially completed their training at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy. Deputies Earl Truss and Josh Netherland finished the intensive 11-week program offered by Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy (MLEOTA) in Pearl. Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson... Read More.
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