Beloved Leake Academy Teacher Dies Over the Weekend

CARTHAGE, Miss.--A favorite teacher who changed lives at Leake Academy has died. In a Facebook post the school announced that Jennie Lou Swearengen passed away over the weekend. Ms. Swearengen passed due to complications from a stroke she had earlier this year. Swearengen taught geography and... Read More.
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Gas Prices May Go Up Slightly Because of Ida

STATE WIDE--Gas prices may go up because of Hurricane Ida. But, the rise in price was not expected to be significant. "I do believe we will see a price hike at some point this week," said Gasbuddy.com's Patrick DeHaan. "We are talking about an impact.... Read More.
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Several Trees Down Across Leake due to Ida

12:24 a.m. – Carthage Police were dispatched to a residence on Cook Street when a caller reported a trespasser. 5:20 a.m. – Carthage Volunteers were sent to Reformation Road when a tree fell across the roadway. 7:49 a.m. – Leake County Deputies discovered a power line... Read More.
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Closures and Delays – Tuesday August 31

We will be posting all business and school delays and closures for Tuesday August 31st due to inclement weather conditions for you as we receive them. All Leake county public schools will have a delayed start on Tuesday. School will be starting at 10:00... Read More.
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McMillan Park Ball Needs Coaches

McMillan Park Fall Ball is in need of several coaches. There are 140 kids signed up and 11 teams. Park Director, Chris Gray says they need coaches ASAP to allow for practice by September 21. Fall ball is very low stress since there is... Read More.
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Driver Service offices close due to weather

Due to inclement weather, Driver Service Bureaus in Meridian, Newton, Walnut Grove, and Philadelphia closed at noon Monday. Weather conditions are expected to get throughout the day due to remnants of Tropical Storm Ida moving through central Mississippi.
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Winner, winner STEAK dinner!

Winner, winner STEAK dinner! This week a some of our games were cancelled or rescheduled so everyone started out with a few free points. We also had to use a tie breaker this week! Our winner for Kicks Picks week 2 is Peggy Blount of... Read More.
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Ida Now a Tropical Storm, Still Headed Here

CARTHAGE, Miss.--As of early Monday, Ida had been downgraded to a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds at 60 mph. It was still moving north and headed for central Mississippi at 8 mph. That's slow and the speed could mean more problems. "You've got rain-soaked... Read More.
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Local Area Closures Due To Anticipated Arrival of Hurricane Ida

B-MO in the MO'rning - With the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ida, the following closures are in effect for tomorrow: All classes scheduled for Attala, Neshoba, Leake and Winston County Schools have been closed. Tyson Foods of Carthage has also shut down production for Monday. All Mid... Read More.
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