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This area will be under a Level-1 “marginal” risk of severe storms on Friday in what could be the beginning of an extended period of rainy and stormy weather. A Level-2 “slight” risk has been posted for the Delta.
The Leake Academy Rebels varsity baseball team returned home to Madden tonight to host the Generals of Washington School from Greenville. The Generals opened the top of the 1st inning scoring 6 runs to take an early lead. Washington would add one run in... Read More.
Geyser Falls Water Theme Park will officially open for the 2026 summer season on Saturday, May 16.
The water park features 23 acres of attractions, including 13 water slides, a six-story freefall speed slide, a large wave pool, a lazy river, a four-lane racing slide,... Read More.
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office spent time with the community through outreach and fellowship events in Carthage last week.
Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson, along with investigators Ray and Hardy, visited Leake Academy on Thursday, April 16. During their visit, they spoke with students about littering... Read More.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) is warning residents about a fraudulent text message currently circulating that falsely claims to be from the Driver Service Bureau (DSB).
According to MDPS, the message is part of a scam and is not connected in any way... Read More.
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A man who was captured in 1942 by Japanese forces in the Phillipines, and died at the Cabanatuan Prison Camp, was buried Friday in Philadelphia.
U.S. Army Air Corps Tech Edwin Ross was buried at Cedarlawn Cemetery.
Ross survived the Bataan death march, but died... Read More.
Country music legend Marty Stuart is inviting the public to an afternoon of music, art, and storytelling right in the heart of his hometown.
On Saturday, April 25th, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Stuart and distinguished guests will lead a guided journey through downtown Philadelphia... Read More.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for Mississippi residents and businesses affected by the severe winter storm that began January 23, 2026.
Affected taxpayers now have until June 8, 2026, to file federal tax returns and make tax payments that were originally... Read More.
A crash on Hwy 12 near Smith Rd. in Oktibbeha County has claimed the life of 54-year-old Marvin Lynn Graham of Ethel, MS.
According to authorities, the crash happened around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14 when a truck driven by 29-year-old Octavious Evans of... Read More.
State Senator Bradford Blackmon (D-District 21) announced that during the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session, $19,365,000 in state appropriations was secured for 24 critical projects across Senate District 21.
The funding package supports infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and community improvements in Holmes, Leake, Attala, and... Read More.
April is lining up to be a busy month in Leake County. Here are some of the upcoming events to look forward to.
The MSU Extension Service of Leake County will be hosting their regularly scheduled "Sit & be Fit" Gentle Chair Exercise program for... Read More.
Today’s Community Corner
JoAnne Millard joined us this morning on B-MO in the MO’rning to talk about an upcoming Spring Food Drive to support families in need. The Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers will host the drive Saturday, April 18, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at... Read More.
