Stories tagged with: leake
Leake SO announces Central Electric will be upgrading meters throughout county
The Leake County Sheriff's Office has sent out a notice that Central Electric workers will be changing meters throughout the county.
All current meters with be replaced with electronic versions.
As a safety measure, the sheriff's office announced on Facebook that the workers will be using... Read More.
Video/ Photos: Leake Academy’s Wilcox attends 601 Elite QB Camp
Leake Academy Rebels QB George Wilcox attended the 601 Elite QB Camp Saturday night at Jackson Academy.
Wilcox was joined at the camp by tight end Majure Chandler.
Organized by QB coach Wyatt Davis, the camp, which brings together top high school and junior college quarterbacks... Read More.
Man Wrecks Motorcycle Fleeing Leake Co. Deputies
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A man who fled a Leake County deputy Friday night on a motorcycle wrecked and was taken into custody.
That happened shortly after 6:30 on Wiggins Loop, between Hwy. 16 and Hwy. 25.
The deputy reported the man was not stopping and shortly after that... Read More.
Leake Co. Superintendent Under Indictment
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Leake County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joe Nelson, and two other people are under federal indictment, accused of embezzlement and misuse of school funds and taxpayer money.
According to reporting by Mississippi Today, Nelson, while superintendent of Clarksdale Schools and Leake County, and Mario Willis,... Read More.
Leake Academy’s George Wilcox to feature at 601 Elite QB camp this weekend
Leake Academy's George Wilcox will be among the best high school quarterbacks in the state in attendance at the 601 Elite QB Camp Saturday night at Jackson Academy.
Organized by QB coach Wyatt Davis, the camp, which brings together top high school and... Read More.
Leake and Neshoba Counties rank among America’s most affordable places to live
A recent 24/7 Wall St. report highlights Leake and Neshoba Counties in Mississippi as standout locations among America’s 50 least expensive counties to live in, based on June 2025 data.
With costs of living 18.9% and 18.8% below the national average, respectively, these rural... Read More.
Baby’s Death Leads to Capital Murder Charge in Leake
A Leake County man has been arrested after a baby died of suspected child abuse. Sheriff Randy Atkinson says they got a phone call on June 18th claiming the 3-month boy had been injured accidentally…
“The call came in as a child having fallen off... Read More.
