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Leake County Chapter of the NAACP MLK Celebration Today

Monday, January 20 by Staff Report

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Nobel Peace Prize Winner 1964, PARADE AND MARCH CELEBRATING THE REVEREND DR. MARTIN... Read More.

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MLB’s Tim Anderson guest of honor at ECCC baseball event

Monday, January 20 by Staff Report

In 2018, Tim Anderson hit .240 during his second season with the Chicago White Sox. Fast forward a season later, he ended the year with a .335 batting average, the highest by any White Sox player since Frank Thomas hit .347 in 1997.And his... Read More.

man jailed for stolen vehicle in Neshoba County

Friday, January 17 by Staff Report

The Neshoba County Sheriff's Department has recovered a stolen vehicle and put a Louisiana man in jail.Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark said, "Thursday we received a call concerning a stolen Ford Explorer."The stolen vehicle was reportedly spotted in a drive at 10072 Road 614... Read More.

Leake Academy Splits Games with Starkville Academy

Friday, January 17 by Staff Report

The Leake Academy Basketball teams were at home tonight hosting Starkville Academy at Joe F. Shepard Gymnasium. The Lady Rebels entered tonight's contest 20-1 on the season and would have an easy time moving to 21-1 after their game with the Lady Volunteers. The... Read More.

Sheriff: Man shot postal worker in rural Mississippi

Friday, January 17 by Staff Report

A postal worker in Hesterville is in critical condition after being shot while delivering mail. The man accused of shooting the worker Thursday was shot by law enforcement.The Attala County sheriff says the man initially tried to kidnap a woman at a grocery store... Read More.

One Time City Wide Trash Pick-Up Set in Carthage

Friday, January 17 by Staff Report

One Time City Wide Trash Pick-Up Service will be held on Wednesday, January 22, and Thursday, January 23, 2020.The City of Carthage will begin a two-day city-wide trash pick-up offering services to dispose of trash, debris, appliances, household furniture, mattresses or other items for... Read More.

ECCC Hosting MLK High School Basketball Classic Jan. 18 and 20

Friday, January 17 by Staff Report

The East Central Community College basketball programs are hosting the annual MLK High School Basketball Classic Saturday, Jan., 18, and Monday, Jan. 20, to commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.All MLK Classic games will be held in Brackeen-Wood Gym on the Decatur campus.... Read More.

Carthage’s Family Movie Night Returns Tonight

Friday, January 17 by Staff Report

Will Smith lights up the stage at the old Carthage Elementary School as the beloved genie in in the new Disney adaptation of the classic Aladdin. Join the Main Street Chamber on Friday January 17 at 6:30 for Family Movie Night. Watch as a... Read More.

Warriors Drop Two to Bobcats at Decatur

Thursday, January 16 by Staff Report

The East Central Basketball teams were back in action tonight in Decatur hosting Jones College. The Lady Warriors and Lady Bobcats were first to square off on the hardwood and it was a very close battle throughout the game. The 11th ranked Bobcats squeezed... Read More.

Threat made against Leake County Schools

Thursday, January 16 by Staff Report

A threat against Leake County Schools by a student has been resolved, according to school officials.Parents were notified in a letter from Leake County Schools Superintendent Yvette B. Young on Thursday morning that the school had received information of a school threat.A release from... Read More.

CPC-Pregnancy Candlelight Prayer Vigil

Wednesday, January 15 by Staff Report

On Saturday, January 18th, the CPC-Pregnancy and Family Resource Center of Philadelphia will host it’s annual Candlelight Prayer Vigil at 7pm. It will be a wonderful time of awareness, information, inspiration and prayer. Please join the CPC-Pregnancy and Family Resource Center as they carry... Read More.