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Leake County Libraries Dial A Story “The Busy Little Squirrel” read by Katie Mills

Wednesday, October 9 by Staff Report

The new dial-a-story at the Leake County Libraries is titled “The Busy Little Squirrel” by Nancy Tafuri. Our Guest reader this week is Katie Mills. You can listen to this week’s story by dialing the NEW Dial-A-Story number 662-290-7323.

East Central Community College Named Among Top 50 in Nation for Student Success

Wednesday, October 9 by Staff Report

East Central Community College in Decatur is ranked No. 27 in the nation among two-year colleges in preparing students to transfer to a four-year school or turn an Associate Degree into a successful career.The new study “50 Best Schools for Transferring From Community College... Read More.

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Cruisin for a Cure photo gallery (Week 2)

Wednesday, October 9 by Markeith Selmon

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Cruisin for a Cure weekly schedule of events

Wednesday, October 9 by Breck Riley

The entire month of October, Boswell Media and the American Cancer Society will be “Cruisin for a Cure.”Throughout the month, the pink “Cruisin for a Cure” SUV will travel to local schools, events, and businesses in Attala, Leake, and Neshoba counties to raise money... Read More.

Kicks Picks Week 7 Winner: Carol Elrod

Wednesday, October 9 by Staff Report

Great close competition was the way Week #7 of Kicks Picks Presented by Wheel In Grocery of Carthage played out.Submitting the top entry last week was Chad Arthur of Carthage.Congratulations to Chad who claims the Tailgate Prize Pack for this week!! You too can... Read More.

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Diamond Dreams season kicks off with new field

Wednesday, October 9 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Swing batter batter swing. Philadelphia’s diamond dreams baseball league kicked off the season on a field of their own. Since its start, Philadelphia’s diamond dreams baseball league has provided special needs children with an opportunity to play baseball and softball using the buddy system.... Read More.

Meridian Man Sentenced to over 15 Years in Prison for Possession and Distribution of Crack Cocaine and Methamphetamine

Tuesday, October 8 by Staff Report

Meridian, Miss. – Jermaine Scott a/k/a “Jitty,” 41, was sentenced Friday by Chief U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III to 188 months in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for possession and distribution of crack cocaine and methamphetamine, announced U.S.... Read More.

No. 19 ECCC Plans to “Black Out Bailey” When No. 1 Gulf Coast Visits Oct. 10

Tuesday, October 8 by Staff Report

The No. 19 ranked East Central Community College Warriors will host the No. 1 ranked Gulf Coast Bulldogs in an MACJC South Division football contest Thursday, Oct. 10, in Decatur. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. at Bailey Stadium.It will be “Black Out Bailey”... Read More.

Noted emergency medicine expert joins PatientCare EMS as medical director

Tuesday, October 8 by Staff Report

Damon Darsey, MD brings over 18 years of emergency medical services experience to Central Mississippi ambulance providerEmergency medical services veteran Damon Darsey, MD is the new medical director for PatientCare EMS’ Mississippi Operation, the ambulance service provider for Leake, Winston, Newton, Scott, Noxubee and Kemper counties. Dr. Darsey has more than... Read More.

Newton County man charged with murder

Tuesday, October 8 by Staff Report

The Newton County Sheriff's Department has made an arrest in a deadly shooting investigation.Kennard Nichols was charged with second degree murder in the death of Donzell McDonald. Investigators said the shooting happened at Nichols' house in the 3600 block of Pine Bluff Road in... Read More.

Tornado’s Griffin named to prep all-star football rosters; Breland, Schoolar named coaches

Tuesday, October 8 by Staff Report

Rosters for December’s 33rd annual Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Football Game and 75th annual Bernard Blackwell North-South All-Star Football Game with plenty of area players representing both.The Mississippi-Alabama game will feature senior players from both states chosen by all-star coaches and members of the Mississippi Association... Read More.