Leake
New Miss Mississippi USA crowned at Pearl River Resort
Sydney Russell, from Collinsville, Mississippi, was crowned Miss Mississippi USA 2023 Saturday evening.
Sydney is a 23-year-old Student Pharmacist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Also crowned that night was Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2023, Claire Ulmer, from Natchez, Mississippi.
Claire is an 18-year-old senior in... Read More.
Enhanced Concealed Carry Class to be Held at Leake County Sheriff’s Office
An Enhanced Concealed Carry Class will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Leake County Sheriff's Office.
The class begins at 8 am and will be conducted by Mike Williams, an experienced NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor.
The class is for both beginner and... Read More.
WCKK – Kicks96.7 named Radio Station of the Year
For the second time in three years, WCKK – Kicks96.7 has been named Radio Station of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters.
The announcement was made Saturday night at the MAB Excellence in Broadcasting awards at the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson.
“We... Read More.
EC Warriors Sweep Northeast Tigers in Doubleheader
The East Central Community College Warriors baseball team improved their conference record to 11-1 today after sweeping a doubleheader at the Clark/Gay Baseball Complex in Decatur hosting the Tigers of Northeast Community College. The Warriors won game one 19-10 in 9 innings and game... Read More.
Crash Involving 4 Vehicles Friday in Carthage Sends 3 to Hospital
Carthage Police, Carthage Fire Department, and EMS were dispatched to a crash involving four vehicles on Hwy 16 West at South Valley St. at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023. Officers say it appears that a vehicle crossed Hwy 16 West from... Read More.
Pearl River Resort to hold Reopening Ceremonies for Dancing Rabbit venues
Reopening ceremonies are planned this week at Pearl River Resort's Dancing Rabbit properties.
The event is set for Friday, March 31.
At 11:00 am, the Dancing Rabbit Golf Club will hold an open house at its remodeled clubhouse.
At 2:00 pm, there will be a ribbon cutting... Read More.
Loose Caboose Festival this Saturday in Newton
This Saturday, April 1, 2023, will mark the 20th anniversary of the Loose Caboose Arts and Crafts Festival in Historic Downtown Newton, MS. The merriment begins at 9 am and will continue through 4 pm.
Among the festivities this year are a car show, motorcycle... Read More.
VIDEO On-Demand: Simpson Academy vs Leake Academy Baseball
Watch the complete replay of Leake Academy's 13-9 win over Simpson Academy from Thursday night
An Unresponsive Person by the Pearl River Bridge in Leake.
Thursday 3/30/23
8:51 a.m. - Leake Deputies were asked to assist Meridian Police by checking for a missing juvenile at a residence in Hy 488.
9:25 a.m. - Carthage Police assisted a motorist with a disabled vehicle by the American Legion on Center Avenue.
11:22 a.m. -... Read More.
Leake Academy Rebels Win Defeat Simpson 13-9
The Leake Academy Rebels varsity baseball team was at home tonight playing the #5 Simpson Academy Cougars from Mendenhall and the Rebels won the game 13-9. The Rebels jumped out to a 6 run lead in the second inning and would maintain a lead... Read More.
Spring Fling Market This Saturday in Louisville
The Spring Fling Market is this Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Louisville Community Safe Room.
Admission is $5 for adults and free for children. There will be a variety of vendors and free activities for children.
The Easter Bunny... Read More.
