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Lady Rebels Win District 2-4A Championship
The Leake Academy Basketball teams were back in action today in the final round of the District 2-4A Tournament at Lamar School in Meridian. The Leake Boys played a consolation game as the number four seed playing the number 3 seed Lamar School. It... Read More.
East Central Splits games with Copiah Lincoln
The East Central Community College Warriors played host to Copiah Lincoln Community College in district basketball action tonight at the Decatur campus. The Lady Warriors were unable to out shoot the Lady Wolves from Co-Lin. The Lady Wolves maintained a lead throughout the... Read More.
Attala and Leake Counties see damage from Thursday storms
The storms that came through Attala County Thursday left a trail of damage behind.Attala County Emergency Management Director Danny Townsend said the storms downed trees and damaged four buildings in the Seneasha community on Hwy 14 West.He also said trees and power lines were... Read More.
Mississippi Senate OKs teacher pay raise, plan goes to House
A plan to give Mississippi teachers at least a $1,000 pay raise has won unanimous approval in the state Senate.The pay bill passed with bipartisan support Wednesday. It now goes to the House.Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann says he wants a multiyear plan to... Read More.
More Sunshine Tomorrow on The Main Event
Beach week continues tomorrow morning on the Main Event. Join LOLLYDUDE live from the beach with sunshine and fun. It's Tracy Byrd Day because he's live (Thursday) at the Dixie National Rodeo. Plus champion freestyle motocross rider Billy Kohut will be back talking about... Read More.
Dixie National Rodeo Winners
The drawing was held. Catfish Hunter gave away four pair of Dixie National Rodeo tickets this afternoon. Winners get to see Jordan Davis Monday night. Congratulations to Tim McCown of Sallis, Jaye Blanton of Carthage, Stacy Dixon of Choctaw, and Kathy Young of Louisville.
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“Voice of the Rebels” Melvin Wooten pays tribute to deceased Leake Academy fan (audio)
The Leake Academy family lost one of its biggest fans over the weekend.Mr. Morris Nowell, 75, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2.Nowell was known to all Leake Academy fans due to his fervent support for Rebel/Rebelette Athletics.The school announced his passing today (Wednesday) in a... Read More.
Leake Academy Rebels Advance in District 2-4A Playoffs
The Leake Academy Rebels entered the District 2-4A playoffs at Lamar School in Meridian playing the East Rankin Patriots from Pelahatchie tonight and came away with a 9 point win to advance to round two Thursday night. The Rebels enjoyed a lead throughout the... Read More.
Philadelphia Mayor speaks out on Saturday night’s shooting (video)
"If you're coming to do something wrong, stay away. Those of you who are participating with those outside who are wrong, you go over there where they are, but don't bring it to Philadelphia,” said Mayor James Young about Saturday’s shooting at the Train... Read More.
