Leake
MDOT suspends work, offers tips for holiday travel
JACKSON, MISS. – ‘Tis the season for holiday travel. With more vehicles on the highways, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to help keep your holidays merry and bright by limiting travel delays caused by highway construction and offer a few holiday travel tips.
MDOT... Read More.
Several crashes, trespassers, and more Tuesday in Leake
Carthage Police responded to reports of an intoxicated person at Belhaven Apartments on S Valley St just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19th.
Officers were asked to remove an unwanted person from a residence on Alena Dr. at 5:18 a.m.
At 7 a.m., Leake County... Read More.
Department of Public Safety announces executive staff changes
JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner Sean Tindell has announced changes to his executive staff that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Chad Williams has been named Chief Legal Counsel. Williams is replacing Mac May, who has served in this role at the Mississippi Department of... Read More.
Kicks Picks Season Winner Announced
Another exciting and competitive season of Kicks Picks has come to an end, and now it is time to announce our grand prize winner for this year.
Bruce Terrell of Union wins the grand prize of a Bayou Classic Ceramic Grill presented by Ozark... Read More.
Leake Academy Splits Doubleheader Basketball with East Rankin
The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams traveled to Pelahatchie tonight to play the Patriots of East Rankin Academy. The Lady Rebels were first on the hardwood playing the Lady Patriots and would fall short to East Rankin by 6 points, 68-62. The Lady Rebels... Read More.
Photos: Several Leake Central football players earn post season honors
Several Leake Central Gators have been named to the 2023 Region 4-4A All-District football team.
Multiple Leake Academy Rebels named to football All-State team
Multiple Leake Academy Rebels Mississippi Association of Coaches MAIS 5A All-State football team.
George Wilcox, Ben Jackson, and Matthew Nowell earned honors for their performances during the 2023 season.
All three players were named to the first team offense, Wilcox as quarterback and Jackson and Nowell... Read More.
Video: Grinch caught stealing Christmas in Leake County
That mean Mr. Grinch was recently caught stealing Christmas in Leake County.
That Main Street Chamber of Leake County shared this exclusive video with Kicks96news.
It shows the Grinch being apprehended by Carthage police, Leake County deputies, and Walnut Grove PD.
You can help save Christmas by... Read More.
Local Law Enforcement teams up with Main Street Chamber for a Toy Drive
Several local law enforcement agencies have teamed up with the Main Street Chamber of Leake County and partnered with Leake County Child Protective Services to hold a toy drive to benefit children in Leake County.
Unwrapped items for male or female children ages 1-12 such... Read More.
Canton Christmas Festival
The Canton Christmas Festival will be open nightly until December 23rd.
The Christmas Festival in Canton will feature several activities and attractions this year. As always, the historic square will be set aglow with more than 100,000 twinkling Christmas lights. In addition to the beautiful... Read More.
