DARE is a drug awareness program designed for fifth grade students. The program is conducted by the Leake County Sheriff's Department. Deputy Michael Harper leads the program and guides the students in making lifelong decisions. A D.A.R.E graduation was held after nine classroom sessions and the completion of an essay about saying “NO” to drugs.
Speaking at the DARE graduation were Ron. Vernon Cotten, Deputy Michael Harper, and Sheriff Greg Waggoner.
