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.
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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.
MDOT urges public to prepare for severe weather
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is working to spread awareness about the importance of preparing for potential severe weather in Mississippi.
To further prepare Mississippians for severe weather season in March, April and May, Gov. Tate Reeves declared Feb. 11-17, 2024, as... Read More.
5A State Tournament brackets set for Rebels and Lady Rebels
The brackets are set for the Leake Academy Rebels and Lady Rebels games in the 5A State Tournament.
Both teams will play Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the tournament being hosted by Copiah Academy in Gallman.
The Lady Rebels will play at 6:30 against No. 1 seed... Read More.
Leake Academy Teams Finish 4th Seed in North 5A Tournament
The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams played in the consolation games this afternoon at the North 5A tournament in Cleveland. The Lady Rebels faced the Bayou Academy Lady Colts from Cleveland. The Lady Rebels had a 10 point lead after the opening quarter but... Read More.
Leake Academy Teams Move to Consolation Games in North 5A
The Leake Academy Varsity basketball teams played today in the semifinals of the North 5A Tournament in Cleveland and both teams failed to advance to the Championship games tomorrow. The Lady Rebels were defeated by the Lady Patriots of East Rankin Academy from Pelahatchie... Read More.
Several arrests made recently in Leake County and more expected
The Leake County Sheriff's Office announced more than 30 arrests in the following press release (see full post and video at the bottom):On February 8th, 2024 Leake County Sheriff’s Office and the Carthage Police Department in a collaborative effort with federal, state, and local... Read More.
