Stories tagged with: leake
Human Remains Discovered in Leake County
On October 20, 2024, a deer hunter reported finding what appeared to be human remains on private property along Midway Road, located between Highway 16 and Highway 25.
Deputies responded to the scene and discovered a mostly intact body, though an identity could not be... Read More.
Woods Fire Reported in Leake County
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woods fire was reported Saturday night near Carthage on Hwy. 16 east.
The fire, according to the caller, was near the old Southern and Soul restaurant. That was about 7:30 p.m.
Leake County and Carthage fire departments responded. By 8 p.m. the fire was... Read More.
Two-Vehicle Wreck in Leake County Saturday
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A two-vehicle wreck with injuries was reported Saturday afternoon in Leake County.
The wreck was on Red Dog Rd., near Carthage, but in the county, just before 5:30 p.m.
Wreckers were called for both vehicles. No ambulance was called to the scene.
Audio/Photo Gallery: Leake County Correctional Facility Launches Inmate-Run Sawmill
Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson speaks with Johnny Boswell about the facility's new sawmill and the group of inmates that run it:
The Leake County Correctional Facility has recently introduced a sawmill operated by select inmates.
The mill uses donated wood or timber cleared from fallen... Read More.
Leake Academy’s Wilcox nominated for Player of the Week for 2nd week in a row
Leake Academy quarterback George Wilcox has been named an "Athlete of the Week" by The Clarion Ledger.
Wilcox earned the honor for his performance in the Rebels' 68-13 win over East Rankin from Friday, Oct. 11.
In that game, Wilcox passed completed every pass he attempted... Read More.
Leake First Responders Respond to Several Incidents Sunday
First responders in Leake County managed several incidents on Sunday afternoon.
A head-on collision on Hwy 16 E near Pearl Hill Rd. left one vehicle in a ditch and another in the roadway. No injuries were reported, and the scene was cleared.
The Carthage Fire Department... Read More.
Leake Academy’s Wilcox, Weaver, and Nowell named Top Performers of the week
Three Leake Academy football players have been named Top Performers by Capital Sports MS.
Quarterback George Wilcox and WRs Matthew Nowell and Mathan Weaver earned the honor for their performances in Leake Academy's 68-13 win over East Rankin Friday night.
In that game, Wilcox completed 11... Read More.
