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The Vaccination Report
As of today 778,948 vaccines have been administered in Mississippi with 1,055,165 distributed. 5293 people have been vaccinated from Attala, 5,385 people from Leake, 5699 from Neshoba, and 4678 from Winston county. Vaccines have now been distributed in multiple venues around the state. Governor... Read More.
Leake Academy Girls Win MAIS Overall Championship!
The Leake Academy Lady Rebels won the MAIS basketball championship Tuesday evening when they defeated the Hartsfield Academy Hawks with a final score of 39-36.This makes the sixth championship in the history of the Lady Rebels and the first since 2009.We'd also like to... Read More.
Leake Academy Basketball Lady Rebels Win MAIS Overall State Championship
Leake Academy Basketball Lady Rebels are the MAIS Overall State Champions. The Leake Academy Lady Rebels won when they defeated the Hartsfield Academy Hawks with a final score of 39-36. This makes the sixth championship in the history of the Lady Rebels and the... Read More.
The Mask Stays on in Philadelphia
The mask stays on in Philadelphia for the time being. We spoke with Mayor James Young who said he is asking people and businesses to continue to wear masks in public. There are no other additional restrictions at this time. There are plans to... Read More.
Homestead Exemption Deadline For Leake Coming
The Homestead Exemption deadline is almost here. Leake County homeowners have until April 1st to file homestead exemptions according to Tax Assessor/Collector Lucas Brown. A change in status, such as obtaining a new home, buying or selling land, death of a spouse, turning 65... Read More.
Philadelphia Rotary Students of the Month for March Announced
Philadelphia Rotary students of the month for March have been announced. From left are Tevia Smith, Neshoba Central High School; Leilani Charlie, Choctaw Central High School; and Kara Daly and Teonna Gadson, Philadelphia High School. At right is Elizabeth Frohse, student of the month... Read More.
Picking 35 Registration Almost Here
Picking 35 is almost here. The 60-mile yard sale from Walnut Grove to Vaiden is set for Saturday, April 3rd, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Sign up cost is $20.00 and includes a Picking 35 sign, and inclusion on the Picking 35 map.... Read More.
Neshoba Blood Drive Tomorrow
The blood drive is back at Neshoba General. Hospital officials are inviting you to participate in their March blood drive. The event will be tomorrow between 10:00am-4:00pm in the front parking lot of the hospital. NG Spokesperson Annette Watkins said for convenience purposes there... Read More.
Leake Academy Lady Rebels Basketball Championship Finals Game Here Now (Audio)
Join us here for your Boswell Media broadcast of the championship game, with the pre-game beginning shortly after four p.m. And for Melvin Wooten fans, be sure to tune in for his final Leake Academy broadcast. We are honored to have had his talent... Read More.
Lincoln Park Ready to Open Soon
Lincoln Park has been closed for renovations. It could reopen soon. Park Director Marcus Williams said at the Carthage community meeting that the new press box, scoreboard, bleachers and field will be ready for football season. Flowers and trees are planted. The community house... Read More.
Multiple Fires in Leake County on Monday
At 11:51am both Thomastown and Barnes Fire Departments were called to Conway Road.When firefighters arrived on scene a field was on fire and spreading towards the woods.The fire was put out and no injuries were reported.Carthage Fire Department was called to a pasture fire... Read More.
