Leake
Fire, Vandalism, and Disturbances Sunday in Leake
Leake County first responders answered calls for a woods fire, multiple disturbances, and vehicle vandalism on Sunday, October 29th.Carthage Fire Department and Carthage Volunteers were dispatched to a woods fire on Robinson Rd. West near Pickens Circle at approximately 1:52 p.m.Deputies were called to... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 11 Winner Announced
Week 11 of Kicks Picks saw a large group vying for the top spot, however, one entrant finished at the top.Melvin Wooten wins the Football Friday Food Spot weekly prize, a gift certificate to Hometown Prime in Sebastopol.Congratulations to Melvin, and remember you too... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 12 – Make your selections now
Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em “Kicks Picks” is back for its 20th season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com.Make your picks each week for the best high school and college football games in the state. If you get the most right, then you’re a winner.The... Read More.
Leake Academy’s Wilcox named Player of the Week; two other Rebels receive honors
Leake Academy QB George Wilcox has been named Player of the Week by Capital Sports MS.
Wilcox earned the honor for his performance in the Rebels' 62-36 win over Silliman Institute Friday in the opening round of the MAIS 5A Playoffs.
In that game, Wilcox completed... Read More.
LA Rebels Win 62-36 Advance to round 2 of 5A Playoffs
The Leake Academy Rebels traveled to Clinton Louisiana tonight to play in the first round of the 5A playoffs and came away with a big win over the Wildcats of Silliman Institute 62-36. The Rebels were leading the game 42-22 at halftime and added... Read More.
Photo Gallery: Leake County Investigator, Jerry Horn presented with Purple Heart by Governor Tate Reeves
Leake County Sheriff's Office Investigator, Jerry Horn was honored today, October 27, 2023 with a purple heart presented by Governor Tate Reeves. Investigator Horn was injured in the line of duty on April 26, 2023 during an incident in which an escaped inmate... Read More.
Several Disturbances and a Crash Thursday in Leake
Leake County Deputies responded to reports of a disturbance at a residence on Coosa Rd. Thrusday, October 27 at 10:42 a.m. Deputies were sent to a home on Yellow Creek Rd. just after 3 p.m. when a caller reported that a man was at... Read More.
EC Warriors Lose in OT to Co-Lin Wolves 40-34
The East Central Community College Warriors traveled to Wesson to play the 6-1 Wolves of Copiah Lincoln (Co-Lin) Community College tonight and played toe to toe with the Wolves throughout regulation with the game tied 34-34 as the final seconds ticked off the clock.... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – Thursday, October 26
Before the Leake Academy Rebels take the field Friday night, you can hear a preview of the game during the SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show.
The SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursdays at 7:35 am.
The show will also be available here on Kicks96news.com... Read More.