Leake
Audio/Photo Gallery: Leake County Correctional Facility Launches Inmate-Run Sawmill
Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson speaks with Johnny Boswell about the facility's new sawmill and the group of inmates that run it:
The Leake County Correctional Facility has recently introduced a sawmill operated by select inmates.
The mill uses donated wood or timber cleared from fallen... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – October 17
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show: Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses last week's game against East Rankin and previews the upcoming matchup with Lamar School.
Leake Academy’s Wilcox nominated for Player of the Week for 2nd week in a row
Leake Academy quarterback George Wilcox has been named an "Athlete of the Week" by The Clarion Ledger.
Wilcox earned the honor for his performance in the Rebels' 68-13 win over East Rankin from Friday, Oct. 11.
In that game, Wilcox passed completed every pass he attempted... Read More.
Elevated Fire Threat Comes With Dry and Windy Conditions
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--An elevated danger for wildfires comes with the continued dry and windy conditions in our area, says the National Weather Service. No rain is in the immediate forecast to alleviate that threat.
"When we have drier air...and it's prolonged like this, you begin to... Read More.
Man Accused of Murdering Carthage Resident Turns Himself in
JACKSON, Miss.--The man Jackson Police believe killed Caderius Hathorn, of Carthage, at Manhattan Park on Cedars of Lebanon Road in Jackson, has turned himself in to police.
The murder happened Sept. 4, according to Jackson Police Detective Sequerna Banks. She said Hathorn was shot multiple... Read More.
Central Mississippi Schools Get Thumbs Up for Attendance
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Some Central Mississippi schools are getting a thumbs up from Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann's office for their chronic absenteeism rates being at 15 percent or lower.
Both Hosemann's office and state lawmakers have expressed concerns over the state's chronic absenteeism rate as a whole, which increased... Read More.
Remaining Dirt Cheap Stores in Central Mississippi to Close
CARTHAGE, Miss.--If you like sifting through hundreds of items to find deals at Dirt Cheap in Carthage or Louisville, the stores will soon end that pleasure for you by closing.
That stores, along with all remaining Dirt Cheap locations, are closing soon, though the company... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 8 Winner Announced
Week 8 of Kicks Picks saw a close battle for the top spot, but one contestant came out on top!
Congratulations to Ron Winters, the winner of this week’s prize—a gift certificate for a meal for two at Chicken Nugget in Carthage.
Think you’ve got what... Read More.
Leake First Responders Respond to Several Incidents Sunday
First responders in Leake County managed several incidents on Sunday afternoon.
A head-on collision on Hwy 16 E near Pearl Hill Rd. left one vehicle in a ditch and another in the roadway. No injuries were reported, and the scene was cleared.
The Carthage Fire Department... Read More.
Area football players recognized for Friday night efforts
Several area football players have been recognized as Top Performers by Capital Sports MS for their efforts in games from Friday night.
Players receiving honors include Leake Central RB Israel Ross, Leake County RB Mashawn Leflore, Louisville RB Zaiden Jernigan, and Sebastopol QB Adarius McDougle.
Ross... Read More.
