Leake Academy Sweeps East Rankin Academy

The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams played host to East Rankin Academy from Pelahatchie tonight at the Joe F Shepard Gymnasium in Madden. The big game of the night featured the 18-0 Lady Rebels facing the 18-0 defending champion Lady Patriots. It was a... Read More.
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Leake County Annual Toy Drive a Success

The annual Toy Drive for Leake County families in need wrapped up successfully on December 18, with overwhelming community support. Organized in collaboration with the Main Street Chamber of Leake County, Carthage Police Department, Walnut Grove Police Department, and the Leake County Sheriff’s Office, the... Read More.
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One Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 16 in Edinburg

One person was transported to the hospital after their vehicle struck a tree near Edinburg this afternoon. Emergency responders, including Leake County Deputies, Mississippi Highway Patrol, EMS, and the Edinburg Fire Department, worked the one-vehicle crash on Highway 16 East near Bobo’s House Movers. Initial reports... Read More.
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Louisville’s Stephanie Hemphill set to have a Comfy Christmas!

Over 400 people from Central Mississippi registered to win either a new Livingroom or Bedroom set in Woodstock Furniture's Comfy Christmas promotion on Kicks 96, and the Christmas Station 98.3 FM,  and Stephanie Hemphill of Louisville was chosen as the grand prize winner! Brent... Read More.
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Two Early Morning Crashes Tuesday in Leake

Leake County first responders were dispatched to two separate accidents on Highway 35 South early Tuesday morning, December 17. The crashes occurred just after 7 a.m., one at Pleasant Hill Road and the other at Starling Center Road. The second incident involved a school bus carrying... Read More.
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One Life Claimed in Sunday Afternoon Crash in Leake

A fatal two-car crash occurred just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024, on Highway 35 South near Pleasant Hill Church of God. Mr. Reginald (Reggie) Harkins, 73 of Leake County, was pronounced dead at the scene by Leake County Coroner Earl Adams. Emergency responders,... Read More.
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Thompson Would Accept Presidential Pardon, If Offered

WASHINGTON--Congressman Bennie Thompson, who represents the Mississippi Delta and Attala and Leake counties, in Washington, and who was head of the Jan. 6 Committee, told CNN he would accept a preemptive pardon from Pres. Biden, if it were offered. "It's his prerogative. If he offers... Read More.
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