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Leake County Libraries dial-a-story “If You Give a Pig a Party” read by Brodi McLain

Friday, September 13 by Staff Report

Leake County Libraries Dial-A-Story this week is “If You Give a Pig a Party” by: Laura Numeroff. Our guest reader this week is Brodi McLain. Brodi is 10 years old. She is currently in the 5th grade at Leake Academy. In her free time,... Read More.

ECCC Kicking Specialist Robens Beauplan is MACJC Special Teams Player of Week

Friday, September 13 by Staff Report

East Central Community College kicking specialist Robens Beauplan has been named the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts in a 34-14 win over Itawamba Community College on Sept. 5.The freshman from Riverdale High School... Read More.

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Neshoba County man charged in sex trafficking investigation

Friday, September 13 by Staff Report

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A trooper with the Mississippi Highway Patrol helped to rescue a teen girl from sex trafficking after recognizing red flags.On September 2, Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Clay Moore went to help a disabled vehicle in Lowndes County.Two men were... Read More.

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ECCC Warriors Win 1st South Division Game 19-0

Thursday, September 12 by Staff Report

The East Central Community College Warriors improved to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the South Division tonight with a road win playing the Southwest Community College Bears 19-0. After a scoreless 1st Quarter, the Warriors placed 12 point on the scoreboard in the second... Read More.

AP Mississippi Prep Poll

Wednesday, September 11 by Staff Report

The top teams in the Mississippi Associated Press high school football polls, with first-place votes, records, and total points: Class OverallSchool W-L Pts Prv1. Madison Central (13) (3-0) 130 12. Pearl (3-0) 117 23. Brandon (2-1) 89 34. Lafayette (3-0) 84 55. West Point (2-1) 71 66. South Panola (3-0) 61 77. Petal (3-0) 39 98. Louisville (2-1) 33 89. Starkville (1-2) 30 410. Oxford (2-1) 15 10 Others receiving votes: Picayune 11, Columbia 10, Oak Grove 9, South... Read More.

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Preston Man charged in Kemper County arson case

Wednesday, September 11 by Staff Report

The Kemper County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of an arson suspect Tuesday.Sheriff James Moore says Delvin Huston, 37, of Preston, has been charged with arson and intent to commit arson.Moore said the charges are connected to residences on Kelli's Store Road. He said the... Read More.

Kicks Picks Week 3 Winner: Billy Wilbanks

Tuesday, September 10 by Staff Report

The Kicks Picks Presented by Wheel In Grocery of Carthage was any very competitive competition in Week 3. Four entrants tied for the top spot with Billy Wilbanks, of Carthage claiming the Tailgate Prize Pack on the tie breaker.Others tied were Mike Hatcher, of... Read More.

Carthage-Leake County Library holding USED Book Sale

Tuesday, September 10 by Staff Report

This Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Sept 12-14) the Friends of the Carthage-Leake County Library will have a USED Book Sale at the library in the Ramzy Hall meeting room. The Book Sale hours are: Thursday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30 and Saturday 8:30 –... Read More.

Former Choctaw Chief from Attala County to be inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Tuesday, September 10 by Staff Report

A former Choctaw Tribal Chief from Attala County will be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.Allen Wright has been announced as one of nine inductees for the Class of 2019.Wright was born in Attala County in 1826.His family immigrated to Indian Territory in... Read More.

The South of the River Roux Set for September 21st

Monday, September 9 by Staff Report

The South of the River Roux is a mixture of fun, food and music, with something for everyone on Saturday September 21st. Things get underway with the 2019 Mississippi Power Roux Run 5K and Fun Run, slated 8 a.m.Cash Prizes will be awarded top... Read More.

DUI, grand larceny and other arrests in Leake/Attala County

Monday, September 9 by Staff Report

Danielle N Forrest, 29, 2097 Attala Road 1167, Kosciusko, grand larceny, Attala Co. Sheriff’s Dept.Ieshia L McGee, 23, 1820 Old Salem Road, Walnut Grove, disturbing the peace, Leake Co. Sheriff’s Dept.Christopher M Thomas, 24, 231 Maple Street, Kosciusko, simple assault – by physical menace... Read More.

Town of Walnut Grove Awarded $120,000 Recreational Trails Program Grant

Monday, September 9 by Staff Report

The Town of Walnut Grove has been awarded a Recreational Trails Program Grant from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks in the amount of $120,000. This is an 80/20 Grant. This is the second grant awarded the Town through this program in the... Read More.