Leake
Forestry meeting scheduled in Leake
The Leake County Extension Office will host a forestry meeting on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 6 p.m.Paul Jeffreys will speak on pine beetle infestation and Bill Hamrick will speak on wild hog damage.Light refreshments will be served.For questions or more information, contact Vickie... Read More.
Charcuterie How-To Class to be held at Walnut Grove Public Library
A charcuterie how-to class will be held at the Walnut Grove Public Library on Friday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m.Call (601) 253-2483 by Wednesday, Feb. 21 to register for the class. A $6 supply fee is required at sign up.
Leake Academy Basketball Season Ends at 5A State Tournament
The Leake Academy varsity basketball season came to an end tonight in the opening round of the State 5A Tournament being played at Copiah Academy in Gallman. The # 4 seed Lady Rebels played the #1 seed Lady Pioneers of Parklane Academy. The Lady... Read More.
Carthage City Hall to close for President’s Day
Carthage City Hall will close at noon Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 and all day on the following Monday in observance of President's Day.
Leake Extension Office offers hunter’s education course
A hunter's education course will be held at the Leake County Extension Office on Saturday, February 17, 2024. The class begins at 8 a.m.You must preregister for the class. You can do so by clicking here.For any questions or more information, contact Vickie... Read More.
Domestic shooting Sunday afternoon in Leake
A man was shot Sunday afternoon during an argument at a home on Galilee Rd. in Leake County.Deputies were called to the home at approximately 1:42 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 regarding a domestic disturbance and a person who was shot. While deputies... Read More.
East Central Splits Doubleheader with Meridian
The East Central Community College Warriors basketball teams were back in action tonight in Decatur hosting Meridian Community College. The Lady Warriors improved their season record to 14-7 and 3-4 in the division by defeating the Lady Eagles by 17 points, 54-37.In the Men's... Read More.
Carthage man injured in midnight shooting
A Carthage man was shot just after midnight on Monday, February 12, 2024 in the area of the Central MS Mobile Home Park on Dickens St.Multiple callers reported hearing shots fired in the area and at least one caller claimed to have seen someone... Read More.
Several fires reported in Leake County over the weekend
Carthage Fire Chief, Lonzo Jones tells Kicks 96 News that there were several fires and a gasoline leak reported in Carthage and Leake County over this rainy weekend. No one was injured in any of the fires.On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at approximately... Read More.
