Leake
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... Read More.
Three Saved from Drowning in Pearl River by Leake Correctional Fireman and Leake Deputy
Three people were saved from drowning in the Pearl River at the Battle Bluff Rd. bridges on the afternoon of Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Leake Deputies and volunteers from the Leake County Correctional Facility Fire... Read More.
Fatal Crash on Trace at Deadly T-Town Intersection
A crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle resulted in one fatality on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Thomastown Volunteer Fire Department, EMS, Leake Deputies, and Natchez Trace Park Rangers were dispatched at approximately 2:40 p.m.,... Read More.
Man sentenced to two years in prison for assault on the Choctaw Indian Reservation
Jackson, Miss. – A Jones County man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for assault with intent to commit a kidnapping on the Choctaw Indian Reservation.
According to court documents, Tyreese Khalia Kejuan... Read More.
Final Days to Submit – Mississippi Songwriter of the Year
Calling all Mississippi Songwriters and music lovers!
Applications for the 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year available through Tuesday, April 30th. TOMORROW!
Submit your ORIGINAL song for the chance to be one of fifteen select finalists... Read More.
Pearl River woman pleads guilty to assault on the Choctaw Indian Reservation
Jackson, Miss. – A Pearl River woman pled guilty to assaulting a tribal member with a knife in the Pearl River Community of the Choctaw Indian Reservation.
According to court documents, in 2023, Telinah Kowi... Read More.
Carthage man pleads guilty to drug and firearm charges
Jackson, MS – A Carthage man pled guilty to possession of 13 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
According to court documents, in September... Read More.
