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A serious two-vehicle crash blocked traffic on Hwy 16 E at Midway Road in the Sunrise community around 9:30 p.m. Thursday evening. Leake County Deputies, the Edinburg Fire Department, EMS, and MS Hwy Patrol were dispatched to the scene.
According to reports, the roadway was... Read More.
The Leake County School District has added six new battery-electric school buses to its fleet, made possible through the EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program.
District officials say the investment marks a major step forward in improving air quality, reducing operational costs, and enhancing transportation... Read More.
Students across Mississippi have until March 23, 2026, to submit entries for the 2026 College Savings Art Contest and compete for more than $8,000 in Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships.
This year’s theme asks students to explore, “What do you want to be when... Read More.
Boswell Media’s radio, news, sports, and digital efforts from 2025 have been recognized with multiple nominations for the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Excellence in Broadcasting Awards.
In total, Boswell Media received 20 nominations across 14 categories, with all three stations — WCKK (Kicks 96),... Read More.
The Kosciusko School District Board of Education has selected Dr. Danya Turner as the district’s next superintendent.
The board voted unanimously during a special called meeting Thursday evening to appoint Turner, who currently serves as principal of Louisville High School.
Turner brings more than two decades... Read More.
Mississippi voters will head to the polls Tuesday, March 10, for the state’s primary elections, and voters in Leake and Neshoba Counties will cast ballots in key federal races, including U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
While both counties will vote in the U.S.... Read More.
Mississippi’s flu rate has crept slightly higher but there are bigger problems in other parts of the country. The CDC says ten states now have more flu activity in Mississippi. That includes two of our neighbors, Louisiana and Alabama. In Mississippi, doctors who report... Read More.
PEARL RIVER, Miss.--A woman who admits she stabbed a fellow member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians on tribal land, is due to be sentenced May 20.
Amery Ketcher, 30, of Pearl River, pleaded guilty to assault last week, said U.S. Attorney Baxter Kruger... Read More.
The City of Kosciusko is warning residents to be on alert after multiple reports of a contractor-related scam that has impacted homeowners across the community.
According to city officials, several residents have reported encounters with individuals offering yard work and landscaping services at extremely low... Read More.
Images from the Jackson Academy vs Leake Academy MAIS Overall Tournament Semifinal Game from Monday, Feb. 23.
The Leake Academy Rebels boys' basketball team played in the semi-finals against the Jackson Academy Raiders.
The Raiders led 18-10 at the end of the first quarter and 27-23 at the half. The Rebels trailed 46-30 after three quarters and finished the game with the... Read More.
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A motorcyle was reported to have hit a cow Friday night in Leake County.
That happened shortly after 7 p.m. on Barnes Rd.
At least one injury was reported and the road was blocked.
It was unclear how badly the person was hurt or if that... Read More.
The Leake Academy Rebels advance to the semi final round of the overall tournament after defeating the Patriots of Jackson Prep by 8 points, 61-53. The Rebels were up by 3 points at halftime and up by 13 points going into the final quarter.... Read More.
The Leake Academy Lady Rebels basketball season came to an end this afternoon in the quarter final game of the overall tournament in Clinton. The Lady Rebels lost their game to the Lady Patriots of East Rankin Academy by a final score of 56-41.... Read More.






