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.
