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L A Rebels Battle J A Raiders in Season Opener
The 3A District 2 Leake Academy Rebels opened the 2026 football season tonight in Madden playing a non district game hosting the 4A District 1 Jackson Academy Raiders. In the hour + opening quarter the Raiders scored 5 touchdowns while the Rebels scored 3... Read More.
Man Dies in Neshoba Co. Wreck
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A man was fatally wounded when he went through the windshield of a car in Neshoba County Thursday afternoon, said the sheriff's office and the county coroner.
The wreck happened on Deemer Rd., also known as County Rd. 505 near Rd. 531, about 12:45... Read More.
20 Years Ago: The Day Madden, MS Hosted the Biggest Launch Party in Football
MADDEN, Miss. — As gamers across the country grab their copies of Madden NFL 27 this week, we're looking back on the time EA Sports brought the launch party right here to central Mississippi.
Twenty years ago this month, the tiny Leake County community of Madden... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show – Thursday, August 13
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses his key returners and previews the Jackson Academy game.
The SouthGroup Insurance Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursday mornings at 7:35 am.
The show is also... Read More.
Redwater Man Facing Prison After Being Caught in Child Sex Sting
A Leake County man will be sentenced in November after a federal court jury found him guilty of sex-related charges involving a minor. Prosecutors say Edison Jefferson, 41, of the Red Water community contacted an undercover police officer posing as a 15-year-old in Texas,... Read More.
Church Bulletin
West Carthage Baptist Church will have Homecoming Services on Sunday, August 23 beginning at 10:30 am. There will be special music, and a covered dish meal to follow. The speaker will be Brother Mark Mayo, former pastor. All are invited.
Baldwin Chapel A.M.E. invites... Read More.
