Leake
Carthage to Reinforce Speed Limit
Carthage is set to reinforce local speed limits. Mayor Vivians said in a recent announcement that due to excessive speeding especially right in town speed limits would be emphasized and tickets would be given out to any one speeding.
Some areas of town including residential... Read More.
Leake Scarecrow Deadline Approaching!
The deadline to vote for "Leake County Scarecrow of the Year" is quickly approaching. According to Main Street Chamber of Leake County Director Russell Baty, the last day to vote is October 23rd. Only one scarecrow can win BEST. Anyone can vote. And every... Read More.
Over 60 shots fired into Kosciusko apartment in weekend shooting
Police are investigating a weekend shooting at a Kosciusko apartment complex where over 60 shots were fired.
According to Chief of Police Herbert Dew, the shooting happened at 11:45 pm Friday, Oct. 9 at Hickory Hills Apartments on Hwy 12 west.
Dew said approximately 20 shots... Read More.
Mobile Resource Center at Red Water Elementary Until 4:30 Today!
The Mobile Resource Center will be at Red Water Elementary until 4:30pm today. The team is available to help any parent or student enrolled in Distance Learning at Choctaw Tribal School.
The service is free of charge.
Walnut Grove: Bobcat Cross Country Invitational Meet Rescheduled
The Bobcat Country Invitational has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 24. The event will be at Tuscolameta Trail in Walnut Grove from 6am-2pm. Over a dozen track teams are participating from across Central Mississippi.
The event was originally scheduled for October 10th but was postponed... Read More.
Authorities: 37 pounds of meth found in driver’s spare tire
Law enforcement officers who pulled a driver over for a traffic violation in Mississippi say they discovered about 37 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a spare tire stashed in the vehicle.
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the Flowood Police Department say they stopped a... Read More.
Kick’s Picks Week 6 Winner: Kayla Terrell
With many upsets taking place during this week, many struggled in Week 6 of Kicks Picks Presented By Byars Furniture of Philadelphia. Two entries however came out on top this week with Kayla Terrell,of Decatur, edging out Terry Adkins in the tiebreaker. Kayla claims... Read More.
Leake-Main Street of Leake County Announces the Tenth Annual Sweets and Treats
The Main Street of Leake County has announced the 10th Annual Sweets and Treats. The event is thursday night October 29th from 5:30 p.m. until the candy runs out. It will take place at the Courthouse Square in Carthage and is sponsored by The... Read More.
Leake – Free Covid Testing for Teachers, Staff, Administrators, Nurses and Childcare Workers Today
Free Covid-19 testing is available in Leake County today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days.
Testing hours are noon to 7 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.
Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.
Leake Academy Rebels Win Big in Wet Football Contest
Not even changing the game day, nor even the location, could deter the Leake Academy Rebels from continuing their perfect season.
The Rebels traveled to Wayne Academy to play the Jaguars in what turned out to be the wettest contest of the year. The precursors... Read More.
