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The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams were in action tonight at Joe F. Shepard gymnasium in Madden hosting Oak Hill Academy from West Point. The Lady Rebels improved their overall season record to 26-4 and 9-0 in the district with a 53 point win... Read More.
(The graphic below shows the earliest expected onset of the winter storm)
The National Weather Service is now confident that much of Mississippi will be hit by a winter storm this weekend. And the local area is expected to see "significant" impacts from the wintry... Read More.
With winter weather threats possible in central Mississippi this weekend, emergency officials say preparation — not panic — is the key to staying safe.
Snow, ice and freezing rain can create dangerous conditions, but taking a few steps now can help reduce risks to... Read More.
A rollover crash was reported on Highway 21 N. near County Road 775 in Neshoba County at approximately 2:15 p.m. Monday, January 19.
Despite how serious the wreck looks and the damage to the vehicle, all occupants walked away with very minor injuries.
A Mississippi Wildlife,... Read More.
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is kicking off 2026 with refreshed donor loyalty programs aimed at recognizing the state’s rare blood donors. The Universal Donor Program and the Power Red Program honor O-Negative and B-Negative donors, whose contributions play a vital role... Read More.
Local football fans will have a little extra reason to tune in tonight when the College Football Playoff National Championship kicks off between Miami and Indiana.
Starting at left tackle for the Hurricanes is Markel Bell, a familiar name to those in central Mississippi after... Read More.
CARTHAGE, Miss.--One person was hurt in a wreck Saturday morning in Leake County.
The wreck, which was a rollover, was reported just before 5 a.m. on Hwy. 16 east near Kirby Rd.
The vehicle rolled, with a man being thrown out of the vehicle and landing... Read More.
The varsity Leake Academy teams improved their overall season records this afternoon winning over the Patriots of East Rankin Academy. The Lady Rebels, now 25-4 overall, had a 19 point victory over the Lady Patriots of East Rankin Academy from Pelahatchie. The Rebels had... Read More.
Hunters are being encouraged to give back this season through a Wild Game Meat Drive benefiting Pineview Recovery.
The event will be held this Saturday, January 17, at Kosciusko Auto Parts from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fresh or frozen wild game meat can be dropped... Read More.
The African Children's Choir will travel to Leake County and perform at Freetrade Church of God on Sunday, February 15 at 10:30 a.m. The concert is open to the public and free of charge. The church is located at 146 Hanna Rd. Carthage, MS... Read More.
A film crew from Discovery Channel recently moved through the halls of the Leake County Regional Correctional Facility and followed a deputy from Leake County Sheriff's Office, cameras in tow, intent on capturing the daily realities that most folks never see. Now, their work... Read More.
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--This part of central Mississippi could get some light snowfall late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
The National Weather Service says the forecast is uncertain with some computer models showing that possibility, with a low in the mid 20s and some moisture,... Read More.
LEXINGTON, Miss.--Lexington now has an interim police chief.
Former police chief Robert Kirklin is serving as the chief for now because current chief Charles Henderson's certification has been suspended and is under review, reports WLBT.
That has to do with accusations against the department... Read More.






