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Another Round of Strong Storms Possible Today

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SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR TODAY shown above   After severe weather blew down trees and knocked out power in the local area on Wednesday, more storms are possible today.  There's now a Level-2 "slight" risk of damaging winds and hail for north Mississippi and a Level-1... Read More.
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Happy National Radio Day!

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  Today is National Radio Day! From NationalRadioDay.com: "National Radio Day is a time to honor one of the most longstanding electronic media and its role in our everyday lives. Radio delivers information, news, entertainment, and company to millions of Americans every hour of every day. We... Read More.

Audio – Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show – Thursday, August 20

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On this week's edition of the Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens recaps the game against Jackson Academy and previews this week's game against Simpson Academy. The SouthGroup Insurance Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursday mornings at... Read More.
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Choctaw Fresh Produce Hosting Free Produce Giveaway in Henning on Aug. 20

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Choctaw Fresh Produce will host a free produce giveaway for Henning Community Tribal Members Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. The distribution is scheduled to take place from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Henning CERF Building. Items available during the event include: Meats... Read More.
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Grammy-Winning Artist Nelly Headed to Silver Star Convention Center in October

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NESHOBA COUNTY, MS — Multi-platinum rapper and three-time Grammy Award winner Nelly is set to perform live at the Silver Star Convention Center inside the Pearl River Resort this fall. The concert is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for the... Read More.
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House Volunteer Fire Department Awarded $10,000 State Farm Grant

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NESHOBA COUNTY, MS — The House Volunteer Fire Department in Neshoba County has been awarded a $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. Presented in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the funds will help the department purchase... Read More.

Philadelphia High Gets $5K Robotics Grant

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A local school is among 187 in seven states receiving grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority for robotics education.  Philadelphia High School will get $5,000 from TVA and is one of 15 Mississippi schools to receive an award to help support student robotics teams. ... Read More.
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Public’s Help Requested in Leake County Cold Case

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It’s been more than five years.  But the Leake County sheriff’s office isn’t giving up on finding a missing man.  The cold case dates back to April 25, 2021 when “Chavez” Glenn, 19, was last seen when he left home to go for a... Read More.

Local Cases of West Nile Virus Confirmed

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Two more cases of West Nile virus in Mississippi, both of them in this area.  The State Health Department is reporting a new case in Neshoba County and another one in Winston County.  That makes a total of nine across the state so far... Read More.
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HARDY Announces “One Night in Starkville” Show Ahead of MSU-Alabama Football Weekend

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Philadelphia’s own country-rock star HARDY is returning to Mississippi State University for an exclusive performance inside Humphrey Coliseum Friday, Oct. 2. The event, titled “One Night in Starkville” and powered by STATE 1878 in partnership with Peachtree Entertainment, kicks off a massive weekend on campus... Read More.

Man Falls Off Fence, Meth Involved

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CARTHAGE, Miss.--A man was reported laying in the road at the intersection of Hwy. 16 and Arbor Acres Rd. Saturday night just before 7. A few minutes later someone reported to 911 that the man had been run over by a car and that his... Read More.
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Woman Hurt in Wreck With Deer

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CARTHAGE, Miss.--A woman was hurt Saturday morning when she hit a deer in her car south of Carthage. That wreck happened about 10 a.m. on Hwy. 35 south of Carthage. When an officer reached the scene he reported back that the Ford Fusion has damage to... Read More.

Two Women Fight Friday Night, Weapons Involved

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CARTHAGE, Miss.--When two women got into a fight Friday night and the fight escalated, several neighbors heard gunshots and called 911. The first call came in to the 911 dispatch center about 8:45 p.m. for a fight between two women on Waggoner Rd. The original... Read More.
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Bridge Replacement Project to Close Highway in Leake Co.

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CARTHAGE, Miss.--If you drive Hwy. 427 in Leake County, you should be aware that both directions of that highway will close between Rocky Rd. Lan. and Hwy. 16 for a bridge replacement. The closure is expected to begin Monday, Aug. 24, and is expected to... Read More.
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Photos: JA vs Leake Academy

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L A Rebels Battle J A Raiders in Season Opener

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The 3A District 2 Leake Academy Rebels opened the 2026 football season tonight in Madden playing a non district game hosting the 4A District 1 Jackson Academy Raiders. In the hour + opening quarter the Raiders scored 5 touchdowns while the Rebels scored 3... Read More.

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