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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.
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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.
Child Dies in Shooting on Choctaw Reservation
A child was shot and killed on the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' reservation Sunday. Tribal officials haven't released any details yet, but say Choctaw Police and the FBI are investigating. The shooting happened in the Bogue Chitto community. An MBCI statement says, "We... 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.
Jason’s Southern Table Awarded “Best Steak in Mississippi”
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--You can find the best steak in Mississippi in Kosciusko. Jason's Southern Table received that award Sunday from the Mississippi Beef Council at the Dixie National Rodeo in Jackson.
"I'm humbled that the Mississippi Beef Council honored us with this," said owner Jason Armstrong,... Read More.
Flu Rate Ticks Up After Recent Declines
Just when we thought Mississippi’s flu season was winding down, cases have bumped up slightly. The State Health Department says the flu rate statewide has climbed to 5.3 per cent—up from five per cent the week before. Both of the local public health districts... Read More.
