(Severe Thunderstorm Watch shown in pink on map above)   A severe thunderstorm watch will be in effect until 7 pm for the entire local area including Attala, Holmes, Leake, Neshoba, Carroll, Montgomery, Choctaw and Winston counties.   After a brief break from the storms Sunday, more potentially... Read More.

A well-known artist from Kosciusko is being recognized in a national publication. The New York Times recently highlighted the work of self-taught folk artist L.V. Hull in a feature about her colorful and unconventional creations. Hull became known for transforming everyday items — including hats,... Read More.

The Leake Central High School boys powerlifting team finished fourth overall at the South State meet, with several lifters earning spots in the upcoming state championship. Two Leake Central lifters captured South State titles in their respective weight classes. Isiah Tate won the 220-pound weight... Read More.

A community blood drive honoring the memory of Ruby Kate “Katie” McNeal will be held Saturday, March 14, in Kosciusko. The drive will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Attala County Co-op, 447 Highway 12 East, and is being organized with... Read More.

For the first time since July 2024, the average price for gas in Mississippi has risen above $3 a gallon.   AAA says pump prices statewide have jumped more than 45 cents since last Monday, now averaging $3.005.   The auto club says the only states... Read More.

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A grass fire was reported Friday evening in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Fire Dept. was sent to Pecan Ave., acorss from Vowells Market at 8 p.m. foir a grass fire near a house. The fire was put out in short order and all fire trucks cleared... Read More.

CARTHAGE, Miss.--Several trees were reported downed as storms passed through Leake County Saturday afternoon. One was reported on Eutaw Rd. Another was reported across the road on Mars Hill Rd. Those were just after 4:30. People were able to pull the tree on Mars Hill... Read More.

Increases in the price of gas in Mississippi are slowing as the statewide average near $3 a gallon.   AAA says it's now $2.989, up three cents since Saturday.  That's 44 cents more than we were paying a week ago.

The Leake Academy Rebels baseball hosted the Kemper Academy Rams Friday evening. The game was all Rebels with the score being 12-0 after four innings, thereby subject to the mercy rule. Stay tuned to Cruisin' 98 for the next game, currently scheduled to be next Friday... Read More.