Stories tagged with: leake
Leake Academy Wins Regional Championship Advances to MAIS 3A State Championship Game
The Leake Academy Rebels played in the semi final game of the MAIS 3A tonight in Madden hosting the Generals of Washington School from Greenville. The teams were tied at 14-14 after the opening quarter but by halftime the Rebels were leading 35-21. In... Read More.
Former Leake County Sheriff Joe Mack Thaggard Dies
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Former Leake County Sheriff Joe Mack Thaggard has died, said current Sheriff Randy Atkinson, Thursday.
Thaggard was sheriff from 1972 to 1985.
In a Facebook post Thursday, Atkinson commended Thaggard's professionalism, saying he built trust between the sheriff's department and the community during his years... Read More.
Voting open for Leake Academy’s Samuel Prince as one of state’s top basketball players
You can now vote for Leake Academy's Samuel Prince to be named the top high school basketball players heading into the 2025 -2026 season.
"As the 2025-26 Mississippi high school boys basketball season has begun, the Clarion Ledger is highlighting some of... Read More.
Wreck Reported Saturday Afternoon in Leake County
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A two-car wreck was reported Saturday on Hwy. 427 in Leake County, near the Hwy. 16 intersection.
The call was just before 12:10 p.m.
Some injuries were reported by the person who called in.
The Highway Patrol and medics were called.
Food drives planned in Leake and Neshoba Counties for November 15
In a proactive effort to aid families affected by the ongoing government shutdown's impact on SNAP benefits, local community leaders have announced a couple of food drives for for Nov. 15 in Leake and Neshoba Counties.
For Leake County residents, organizers aim to provide essential... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff’s Office Needs Your Help Locating Stolen Tractor
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen Kubota tractor with a front-end loader and a Rhino Ag Tiller model REB60. The equipment was taken from Martin Rd. in Leake County.
The stolen tractor is orange with an... Read More.
