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Leake Academy Sweeps Winston Academy

Friday, January 10 by Staff Report

The Leake Academy basketball teams traveled to Louisville tonight to play MAIS district 4A basketball against the Winston Academy Patriots. The number 1 ranked and undefeated Lady Rebels were first on the hardwood playing the Lady Patriots. The Lady Rebels quickly gained control of... Read More.

46th Annual Leake County Livestock Association Show

Thursday, January 9 by Staff Report

The 46th annual Leake County Livestock Association Show will be held Saturday, January 11, 2020 in the Carthage Coliseum. The public is invited to attend and admission is free. The show will begin at 9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA boys and girls will exhibit... Read More.

Dr. Tony McGee talks about threat made against Scott Co. School District (Audio)

Thursday, January 9 by Staff Report

A threat was made against the Morton Schools on Wednesday morning.A release from Scott County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tony McGee stated “Authorities followed protocol and procedures against the threat. Local law enforcement assessed the threat and determined that all schools were safe.”Dr. McGee talked... Read More.

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Men tried cashing lottery tickets with glued-on numbers

Wednesday, January 8 by Staff Report

Two men were arrested after trying to cash in fake lottery tickets, police said.Flowood police received a call from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation around 9:20 Monday morning about two men trying to pass a fake lottery ticket.After speaking with officials, officers learned that the... Read More.

Rep. Jason White New House Speaker Pro Tempore

Wednesday, January 8 by Staff Report

Leaders are challenging Mississippi legislators to make the most of their four-year term. All 122 members of the House and all 52 senators were sworn in Tuesday. Republicans maintain control in both chambers.Tuesday's opening day was taken up with formalities. The House elected Republican... Read More.

Felony DUI and other arrests in Neshoba County

Wednesday, January 8 by Staff Report

Scotty Bell, 40, 117 Indian Hills Road, Choctaw, felony driving under the influence (DUI)Jason William Butts, 44, 11240 Road 723, Union, burglary of an occupied dwelling houseColton Dennis, 29, 10130 Road 2608, Philadelphia, domestic violence – simple assault, grand larceny, failure to appearBrenda Gordon,... Read More.

Update: Police locate missing person

Wednesday, January 8 by Staff Report

Update: Kosciusko Police Department Investigator Martin Roby has informed Breezy News that Rice has been located.1/7: The Kosciusko Police Department is searching for a missing person.Investigator Martin Roby said officers are asking for helping locating 39-year-old Batinna Christina Rice.Rice has not been seen or... Read More.

Leake Academy Basketball Teams Sweep Lamar Raiders

Tuesday, January 7 by Staff Report

The Leake Academy basketball teams returned to action tonight at Joe F. Shepard Gymnasium in Madden hosting Lamar School from Meridian. The undefeated Lady Rebels were first on the hardwood playing the Lady Raiders from Lamar. The Lady Rebels quickly gained control in the... Read More.

MSU College of Education recognizes outstanding teacher interns

Tuesday, January 7 by Staff Report

Nine Mississippi State College of Education graduates are being recognized as outstanding teacher interns for the fall 2019 semester.Nominated by their classroom mentor teachers, the award honorees are selected based on their resourcefulness, initiative and effectiveness. They also have demonstrated outstanding teaching performance, professionalism... Read More.

Walnut Grove swears in newly elected Alderwoman

Tuesday, January 7 by Staff Report

Walnut Grove recently swore in a new Alderwoman . Shantell Edwards was administered the Oath of Office by Mayor Brian Gomillion on Monday night.Edwards was appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of Chip Jones who was elected Leake County Supervisor in November. Edwards was... Read More.

Mississippi legislators starting their new 4-year term

Tuesday, January 7 by Staff Report

Mississippi lawmakers are being sworn in today to start the four-year term. Republicans control of both the House and the Senate. The opening day is filled with formalities.The House will elect Republican Philip Gunn for a third term as speaker. Republican Tate Reeves is... Read More.

DA leaves Curtis Flowers murder case after multiple trials

Tuesday, January 7 by Staff Report

A Mississippi prosecutor says he won't decide whether to try a man a seventh time in a quadruple murder case. District Attorney Doug Evans filed a court order Monday recusing himself and asking the Mississippi attorney general's office to decide whether to try Curtis... Read More.