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Leake County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility; Award Winning Inmate Litter Removal Program
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility's Inmate Litter Removal Program has received its fourth consecutive award.
The program tasks inmates with removing litter from county roadways, helping keep the community clean and safe.
It’s a program that ideally wouldn’t be needed, a sentiment echoed... Read More.
Leake Academy Sweeps Canton Academy in Canton
The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams were in action today in Canton. The Lady Rebels improved their season record to 17-3 overall defeating the Lady Panthers by 63 points, 76-13. In the men's game the Rebels maintained a lead throughout their game with the... Read More.
Gun Pulled During Disturbance in Leake; Man Later Stopped and Arrested in Carthage
A man was arrested in Carthage Friday afternoon after pulling a gun on his girlfriend during a disturbance in the county.
Authorities were alerted to the situation and that the male was driving toward the city. Officers set up at the city limits on Hwy... Read More.
Carthage PD, Leake Deputies in Police Chase Saturday Night
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Both Carthage Police and Leake County deputies were involved in a short police chase Saturday night.
They were chasing a car that did not stop for police.
The chase was down Hwy. 16 and ended behind Walmart with the person in custody.
The person who was... Read More.
UPDATED: 13-year-old Who Went Missing in Leake Has Been Located
UPDATE: The child has been found safe & is getting medical attention according to the Leake County Sheriff’s Office.
Carter Yoder, a 13-year-old from Leake County, is missing. He is 5’2, weighs approximately 110 lbs., and may have blood sugar issues.
Carter left walking from his... Read More.
Leake Academy Sweeps Winston in Madden
The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams were back in action at the Joe F. Shepard Gymnasium in Madden tonight hosting the Patriots of Winston Academy from Louisville in MAIS District 2 -3A action. The Lady Rebels defeated the Lady Patriots by 42 points, 72-30... Read More.
