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B-MO in the MO'rning - With the Lady Rebels falling to Pillow in the championship game of 5A North State Championship game, what's next for Coach Amanda Hatch and the squad? As Phillip Palmertree explains in the audio below, the Rebels will come in... Read More.

The Leake Academy Lady Rebels won the semi-final game against the Bayou Academy Colts Friday afternoon. After a spirited first quarter, Leake led 16-8.  They extended the lead and were 33-10 at the half.  Continuing their domination, they finished the third quarter 57-21 and with... Read More.

2:56 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a trespasser at a residence on Park Ridge Lane near the Ofahoma area. 12:46 p.m. – Carthage Fire Department responded to a call reporting a car fire on Highway 16 West in front near... Read More.

The Leake County Extension Office will be hosting a Valentine's Couple Charcuterie Workshop on February 14th from 7-8:30 pm. At this workshop, you will learn how to put together your own beautiful charcuterie spread. No significant other? Bring a friend instead! There is a... Read More.

The Friends of Matlock Park Alternative Recreation Program is presenting a Valentine’s gala tonight at 6 pm. Special-needs adults can attend the gala located at Matlock Park Community Center (411 Hayes Street in Carthage). The theme for the event is “An Evening of Enchantment”. Due... Read More.

The Friends of the Carthage-Leake County Library are hosting their first book sale of the year. The sale began yesterday but is still going today AND tomorrow! Stop in at the library to check it out! Book sale hours are 8:30 am - 5... Read More.

National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. April 29th this year marks its 150th anniversary and in recognition, the town of Walnut Grove is giving away a limited amount of Shumard Oak seedlings. They are available today only... Read More.

7:11 a.m. – Leake County Deputies, Emergency Medical Services, Madden Volunteer Fire Department, and MS Highway Patrol were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident on Highway 487 East in the Standing Pine area. A vehicle left the roadway and a person became trapped inside. MS... Read More.