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Leake Academy’s Matthew Nowell nominated for best senior football player in Mississippi
Leake Academy's Matthew Nowell is among several players nominated as the best senior high school football player in the state by Si.com.
"There has been some exciting high school football played in Mississippi in 2024. It is no surprise that there have been some outstanding... Read More.
Kim Posey Promoted at Citizens National Bank
Kim Posey has been promoted to an AVP in Philadelphia. Kim joined the Bank in December 1997 as a customer service representative at the Bank’s Philadelphia Main Office branch and has received numerous promotions throughout her career at the Bank. Since 2018, she has... Read More.
Kicks Picks Final Weekly Winner Announced
The results for the final week of Kicks Picks are in! Several entrants did well this week, but one came out on top, and that is Mitchell Hollis of Philadelphia.
Congratulations Mr. Hollis, you are the final winner of our weekly prize, a gift certificate... Read More.
Cell Phone, Personal Device Use Noted As a Major Distraction by Teachers
JACKSON, Miss.--If your kids have cell phones or devices they take to school, you should be aware that the state legislature is under some pressure to take action on curtailing their use. That may be considered during the upcoming legislative session in January.
"In the... Read More.
Man Reported Pointing Gun at People
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Leake County deputies were sent to Standing Pine Rd. Saturday at noon with a report of a man pointing guns at people.
Choctaw reservation police reported the man to Leake County dispatch. They spotted him while they were on a call.
He was described as... Read More.
Friday Night Stabbing Reported in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A stabbing was reported Friday night in Carthage at Cross Creek Apartments on Red Dog Rd.
The call came in just after 10:15 p.m.
Police and an ambulance were sent to the apartment complex.
It wasn't clear exactly what happened from police radio communications. Just before... Read More.
Rebels Advance to 5A Semifinals
The Leake Academy Rebels Defeated the Simpson Academy Cougars 45-36 tonight in Madden to advance to the semifinal round of the 5A playoffs. The Rebels were up 10-6 at halftime. The second half was an offensive shootout with both teams scoring 2 touchdowns in... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – November 7
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show: Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses having a first round bye in the playoffs and previews Friday's game against Simpson Academy.
