Grass Fire Gets Into the Woods Near Madden
MADDEN, Miss.--A grass fire was reported out of control and in the woods Saturday afternoon about 3:45.
The fire was on Davidson Rd.
The fire was put out by 4:20.
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Grass Fire Out of Control Saturday Near Edinburg
EDINBURG, Miss.--A grass fire was reported out of control in the Edinburg area Saturday afternoon.
The fire was at an intersection near Rice Creek Rd., about 1:45 p.m.
Windy and dry conditions made for an elevated wildfire danger in central Mississippi all day Saturday.
The fire was... Read More.
Leake Academy Quickly Routs Wayne Academy
The Leake Academy Rebels hosted the Jaguars of Wayne Academy Friday night.
The Rebels quickly finish off the Jaguars , 14-2, with the game called after four and a half innings.
Jack Harkins was named the Wendy's Player of the Game.
Join us next Thursday for more... Read More.
Fatal Crash on Hwy 16 in Leake Thursday Morning
Update:
Leake County Coroner Earl Adams has identified the victim of Thursday’s fatal crash on Highway 16 as 36-year-old Sonya Nunn of Preston, MS.
A fatal crash occurred on the morning of March 20, 2025 on Highway 16 East near Indian Branch Road. The head-on collision... Read More.
Philadelphia’s Street Eat Saturdays Return in 2025
Philadelphia’s Main Street Association has announced the return of Street Eat Saturdays for 2025.
The event kicks off on Saturday, March 22, from 11 AM to 3 PM on Center Avenue near The Citizens Bank in downtown Philadelphia.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of local food... Read More.
Freeze Warning Friday for This Area
Spring is here. But it won’t feel like it early Friday. Most of the local area, including Attala, Leake and Neshoba counties, will be under a freeze warning until 8 am as temperatures drop as low as 31 degrees.
Leake Central releases 2025 football schedule
Leake Central has released its 2025 football schedule.
The schedule includes non-district games against Leake County, Philadelphia, Kosciusko, Morton, Velma Jackson, and Scott Central.
With 2025 being a reclassification year for the MHSAA, the Gators have been moved to Region 5-4A. However, district opponents will be... Read More.
