Leake
Multiple Crashes Reported Wednesday in Leake
On Wednesday morning, Leake County Deputies and the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 13 in the Lena area. A pickup truck reportedly collided with the rear of a semi-truck hauling chickens. No injuries were reported.
Later that afternoon, deputies were... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – October 3
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show: Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses last week's game against Pillow Academy and previews the upcoming matchup with East Rankin.
Woman Charged in Boyfriend’s Stabbing Death
Iesha McGee has been arrested for the murder of Anthony Callahan.
The incident occurred Sunday at Belhaven Apartments on South Valley St. in Carthage. Chief Billy McMillan says it began as an argument and escalated to Iesha McGee stabbing her boyfriend, Anthony Callahan.
Mr. Callahan was... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 7 Winner Announced
It was a close race for week 7 of Kicks Picks, but one person came out on top and that is Mr. Bob Posey of Philadelphia.
Congratulations to Bob who wins our weekly prize of a gift certificate to Chicken Nugget in Carthage!
You too could... Read More.
Leake Academy’s Wilcox nominated for Player of the Week
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' 55-21 win over Pillow Academy from Friday, Oct. 4.
In that game, Wilcox passed for 358 yards and five... Read More.
Homecoming Win for LA Rebels Defeat Pillow Mustangs 55-21
The Leake Academy Rebels played at home in Madden hosting the Pillow Academy Mustangs from Greenwood during homecoming. The Rebels had a commanding 48-14 lead at halftime. The second half of the game went by quickly after the Rebels scored again in the 3rd... Read More.
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Praises Leake County Growth During Carthage Visit
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recently visited Carthage, attending a luncheon at Chipley’s Squareview Inn & Venue. During her visit, she toured several local businesses and expressed her admiration for the area's growth and development. Hyde-Smith highlighted Leake County’s economic progress, noting its positive impact... Read More.
