Stories tagged with: leake
MBI Investigates After Leake Inmate Dies
The death of a Carthage man at the Leake County Correctional Facility is under investigation. Roderick Cooks, 45, became unresponsive after being pulled over on Highway 488 near Freeny and arrested for careless driving and possession of drug paraphernalia last Friday. Sheriff Randy Atkinson... Read More.
Leake County Investigator Jerry Horn Receives Top Cop Award from Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers
Investigator Jerry Horn was honored with the Top Cop Award on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 by the Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers.
The organization serves 10 counties in Central MS, including Attala, Copiah, Hinds, Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Smith, and Warren.
Investigator Horn was nominated by... Read More.
100 days until Leake Academy football
Today marks 100 days until the return of Leake Academy football!
Follow the countdown timer, find game replays from last year, and get all your Leake Academy football updates with our official Leake Academy football broadcast page online HERE.
Leake County Development Association Announces Plans for Workforce Development Center
From Leake County Development Association -
The Leake County Development Association (LCDA) is pleased to announce that a Workforce Development Center will be constructed at the Leake County Industrial Park on Highway 25 in Carthage. This addition signals a new chapter for Leake County’s economic... Read More.
Camper Reported Stolen in Leake Co.
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss.--A man reported a camper stolen on Gunter Rd., which is south of Edinburg and north of Sebastopol. The theft was reported Saturday morning about 11:50.
Leake County deputies' responded and called an investigator.
About two hours later a lawnmower was reported stolen on... Read More.
Storms Cause Damage, Lightning Strike May Have Caused Leake Co. Fire
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Damaging winds, lightning and possible tornadoes came through Mississippi Thursday night. Though most of the damage was confined to the Jackson Metro area, Leake County was under a severe thunderstorm warning about 10:30 when someone reported their house had been struck by lightning.
That... Read More.
