Stories tagged with: leake
Leake Academy’s Wilcox named Player of the Year, Pickens named Coach of the Year
The Mid-South Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) has released its 2025 Class 3A All-State Football Team, and Leake Academy stands out as one of the most decorated programs on the list — including earning the league’s top individual honor.
Leake Academy quarterback George Wilcox was... Read More.
High-Speed Chase Fizzles Near Leake Co.
LOUISVILLE, Miss.--A high-speed police chase had to be discontinued Friday night in Winston County, just before the car reached the Leake County line.
The chase reached speeds of more than 100 mph on Hwy. 25, just before 7:30 p.m.
Winston County deputies contacted Leake County deputies... Read More.
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.
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.
Baptist Leake Family Medicine Sebastopol to Host Open House December 4
Baptist Leake Family Medicine Sebastopol will host an open house on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, welcoming the community to tour the facility and meet staff.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. - noon, with a ribbon cutting scheduled for 10:30 a.m.
The clinic, located... Read More.
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.
