Author: Breck Riley
Several area teams advance to basketball semi-finals
Several area basketball teams have advanced to the semi-finals of the MHSAA State Tournament.Area teams advancing include:1A - McAdams Bulldogs
2A - Lake Lady Hornets
2A - Choctaw County Chargers
3A - Union Lady Yellowjackets
4A - Choctaw Central Lady Warriors
4A -... Read More.
VIDEO REPLAY: Marvell Academy vs Leake Academy
The Leake Academy Lady Rebels got a big win over Marvell Academy Tuesday night in the opening round of the MAIS Overall Tournament.
Bob Dylan coming to historic Riley Center in Meridian
One of the greatest songwriters of all time is coming to Meridian.The legendary Bob Dylan will perform at The MSU Riley Center Friday, April 8."With a career that has lasted the better part of fifty years now, Dylan has never gotten by on sentimentality... Read More.
Leake Academy State Tournament schedule (bracket)
The Leake Academy Lady Rebels advanced to the MAIS 5A State Tournament over the weekend.That tournament is being played in Brookhaven.Coach Amanda Hatch and her team will play Tuesday night against Brookhaven Academy.The game is scheduled for a 7:45 tip off.Radio coverage of the... Read More.
Leake Academy players sign to play college football
Multiple Leake Academy football players participated in National Signing Day on Wednesday.
Three Leake seniors signed to play for Mississippi community colleges.
Andrew Tate (left) signed with Hinds CC as a long snapper.
All-state kicker Cole Arthur (center) signed to play for East MS.
All-State Defensive player of... Read More.
Happening today: Meet the Rockets (baseball)
Neshoba Central baseball will the host the annual "Meet the Rockets" event this week.The event is set for Tuesday night at the Neshoba Central baseball field beginning at 5:00 pm for the junior high Rockets.Meet the Rockets and Diamond Girls will begin at 6:00... Read More.
Photo: Career-Tech Center announces Skills USA winners
Students from the Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center participated in the District Skills USA competition at East Central Community College in Decatur, MS. Pictured are all the students that competed. The following students will move on to compete in the Skills USA State competition in... Read More.
Mississippi House bill sets religious exemption on COVID vaccine
The Mississippi House has passed a bill saying government entities could not withhold services or refuse jobs to people who choose not to get vaccinated against COVID-19.That includes schools, community colleges and universities.The bill also says private businesses and state, city or county governments... Read More.
ECCC and Career STEP Program assist Troy Blakeney with new career start
Troy Blakeney was looking for a career job that he could one day retire from. Thanks to East Central Community College in Decatur and the Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District’s Career STEP Program, he is well on his way to achieving that dream.The... Read More.
Mississippi lawmakers close to final vote on medical marijuana bill
Mississippi lawmakers are poised to take final votes on creating a medical marijuana program for people with debilitating medical conditions.Votes in the House and Senate are expected Wednesday.That would send the bill to Republican Gov. Tate Reeves. He has not said what he would... Read More.
