Author: Staff Report
East Central Warriors Splits Doubleheader with Hinds Bulldogs
The East Central Community College basketball teams were back home tonight at the Bracken-Wood Gymnasium in Decatur hosting the Bulldogs of Hinds Community College from Utica. The Lady Warriors improved their season record to 13-6 overall and 2-3 in the division by defeating the... Read More.
MDOT working on roads damaged from ice storm and rain
JACKSON, MISS. – Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews are responding to damaged roads in the wake of Winter Storm Heather. The culmination of freezing temperatures, snow, ice and sleet, followed by significant heavy rains, caused an unprecedented number of potholes on State Routes... Read More.
Conehatta man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexual contact with a child
Jackson, Miss. –A Conehatta man was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for having sexual contact with a child in the Conehatta Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
According to court documents, Dayleon Phillips, Sr., 35, admitted to having sexual contact with... Read More.
EC Warriors Sweep MS Delta Trojans
The East Central Community College basketball teams were on home in Decatur today playing a double header hosting the Trojans of Mississippi Delta Community College. The Lady Warriors defeated the Lady Trojans by 11 points, 54-43 to improve their season record to 12-6 overall... Read More.
LA Rebels Fall to Simpson in Championship District 2 Tournament
The Leake Academy Men's varsity basketball team played the Cougars of Simpson Academy tonight in the Championship game for District 2-5A. The number one seed Cougars would maintain the lead in each quarter, up by 2 points at halftime, 16-14 and going on to... Read More.
LA Lady Rebels Advance to North 5A Tournament
The Leake Academy Lady Rebels were back in action in the District 2-5A Tournament in Mendenhall playing in the consolation game against the Lady Raiders of Lamar School from Meridian. The Lady Raiders had a 1 point lead at the end of the opening... Read More.
Mississippi House passes bill to legalize online sports betting
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would legalize online sports betting.
The move brings the state one step closer to joining 29 other states that already allow the practice.
The Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act passed 97-14 after a brief... Read More.
Jones County man pleads guilty to assault in the Bogue Homa community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Jackson, Miss. – A Jones County man pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit a kidnapping.
According to court documents, in July of 2023, Tyreese Khalia Kejuan Smith, 23, assaulted an adult female in the Bogue Homa Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw... Read More.
LA Rebels District 2-5A Semifinal Basketball Results
The Leake Academy Rebels traveled to Mendenhall today to play in the District 2 Semifinal games at Simpson Academy. The Rebels team were first on the floor playing the Wayne Academy Jaguars from Waynesboro and quickly gained control of the game. The Rebels were... Read More.
Neshoba County and several other schools/districts awarded funds from MS Legislature
The Neshoba County School District is one of 25 schools/districts in the state of Mississippi to be awarded funds from the Mississippi Legislature for career and technical education.
According to a press release from AccelerateMS, approximately $1.4 million has been allocated to districts across the... Read More.
