On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show: Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses the win over Bayou Academy and previews the upcoming matchup with Union.
Due to the enhanced threat of severe weather from Hurricane Francine, including the possibility of damaging winds, tornadoes, and flash flooding, all East Central Community College classes will switch to virtual learning and all offices will close on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Campus will... Read More.
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show: Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses the Starkville Academy game and previews the upcoming matchup with Bayou Academy.
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses the Jackson Academy game and previews the upcoming matchup with Starkville Academy.
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses his coaching staff and previews the Jackson Academy game.
The SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show airs on... Read More.
On the evening of Thursday, August 1, a shooting occurred at a trailer park on Hwy 35, across from the Carthage Fire Department. Law enforcement in the area saw the shooting happen and quickly pursued a vehicle they witnessed leaving the scene. This vehicle... Read More.
UPDATE:
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed an 18-year-old male was shot in the leg while out riding his ATV with two other individuals.
The victim states that a scuffle began when the 2 individuals attempted to rob him, then one of the individuals shot... Read More.
Super Whippet Weekend started off strong with girl's powerlifting Thursday at Attala County Coliseum.
Girls from Kosciusko, Choctaw Central, Newton County, West Lauderdale, and Caledonia High Schools participated.
Click here for the Super Whippet Weekend full schedule of events.
The City of Carthage city-wide trash pick-up service is Wednesday, January 31st 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Thursday, February 1st 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
You can dispose of trash, debris, household furniture, mattresses, or other items for disposal with the exception of tires,... Read More.
The Leake Academy boys and girls basketball teams will begin postseason play this week.
The teams will both compete in the Region 2-5A District Tournament hosted by Simpson Academy.
Both teams earned first round byes due to finishing second in... Read More.
Update (12/8/23):
Philadelphia Police have arrested Roderick J. Talley, 24 of Philadelphia, for the shooting death of Kendall Triplett. Talley has been charged with 1st degree murder and is being held at the Winston-Choctaw County Detention Center.
Police in Philadelphia are investigating a homicide after... Read More.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Carthage Police were called to a residence on Lewis St. at 12:14 a.m. to remove someone from the property.
Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a disturbance in progress at a residence on Kit Lewis Rd. just after 7... Read More.