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Woman Charged with Credit Card Fraud in Leake County

Monday, July 7 by Ashlee Davis

Bridgette Scott was arrested on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and charged with two counts of credit card fraud.Authorities say Scott allegedly used a debit card to make purchases totaling over $600 while the card’s owner was hospitalized and unable to use it.The bank flagged... Read More.

Leake County Man Arrested on Sexual Battery Charges Involving Minor

Monday, July 7 by Ashlee Davis

A 20-year-old Leake County man has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor.On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Leake County Sheriff's Office received a report concerning a possible sexual abuse situation involving a minor child and Cameron Lee,... Read More.

Aggravated Domestic Violence, DUIs, and Multiple Felony Drug Charges in Attala and Leake

Saturday, July 5 by Staff Report

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Kidnapping, DUIs, and Felony Drug Charges in Attala and Leake

Friday, July 4 by Staff Report

Assault, Domestic Violence, Felony Drugs, and Felony Synthetic Cannabinoids in Leake and Attala

Wednesday, July 2 by Staff Report

Leake SO announces Central Electric will be upgrading meters throughout county

Tuesday, July 1 by Breck Riley

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.

Burglary, Felony DUI, and Aggravated Domestic Violence in Attala and Leake Arrests

Monday, June 30 by Staff Report

Video/ Photos: Leake Academy’s Wilcox attends 601 Elite QB Camp

Monday, June 30 by Breck Riley

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

Sunday, June 29 by Chris Davis

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

Sunday, June 29 by Chris Davis

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

Thursday, June 26 by Breck Riley

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

Thursday, June 26 by Staff Report

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.