Stories tagged with: leake
Election Day in Leake County – Sample Ballot
The ballot is set for local political races in Leake County.The Leake County Circuit Clerk's office has provided Kicks 96 News with a sample ballot for this year’s election.Local races on the ballots include sheriff, supervisors, tax collector, and circuit clerk.State races for governor,... Read More.
Two Leake Academy Rebels earn Top Performer honors
Two Leake Academy football players have once again earned honors for their performances on the field Friday.Quarterback George Wilcox and wide receiver Matthew Nowell were all named among the state’s Top Performers by Capital Sports MS.This is the 4th time this season that Wilcox... Read More.
ECCC Offers ACT WorkKeys Assessment Free of Charge to Leake County High School Juniors and Seniors
East Central Community College will provide WorkKeys testing for high school juniors and seniors in Leake County free of charge. This is sponsored by the Leake County Development Association as part of the Workplace Development Initiative.Students who score bronze, silver, gold, or platinum on... Read More.
Fire, Vandalism, and Disturbances Sunday in Leake
Leake County first responders answered calls for a woods fire, multiple disturbances, and vehicle vandalism on Sunday, October 29th.Carthage Fire Department and Carthage Volunteers were dispatched to a woods fire on Robinson Rd. West near Pickens Circle at approximately 1:52 p.m.Deputies were called to... Read More.
Leake Academy’s Wilcox named Player of the Week; two other Rebels receive honors
Leake Academy QB George Wilcox has been named Player of the Week by Capital Sports MS.
Wilcox earned the honor for his performance in the Rebels' 62-36 win over Silliman Institute Friday in the opening round of the MAIS 5A Playoffs.
In that game, Wilcox completed... Read More.
Photo Gallery: Leake County Investigator, Jerry Horn presented with Purple Heart by Governor Tate Reeves
Leake County Sheriff's Office Investigator, Jerry Horn was honored today, October 27, 2023 with a purple heart presented by Governor Tate Reeves. Investigator Horn was injured in the line of duty on April 26, 2023 during an incident in which an escaped inmate... Read More.
Several Disturbances and a Crash Thursday in Leake
Leake County Deputies responded to reports of a disturbance at a residence on Coosa Rd. Thrusday, October 27 at 10:42 a.m. Deputies were sent to a home on Yellow Creek Rd. just after 3 p.m. when a caller reported that a man was at... Read More.
