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The Leake Academy Rebels were back in Madden tonight for Homecoming 2026 hosting the Canton Academy Panthers. Codi Breedlove was named Homecoming Queen at halftime. The Rebels were in control of the football game enjoying a 28-0 lead at halftime and were up 41-7... Read More.
$16,894.12 was raised in Leake County Friday as Boswell Media kicked off its Make-A-Wish Mississippi Radiothons. That total includes in person and online donations. Citizens throughout the community showed up to donate and help grant wishes for critically ill children in our local communities.... Read More.
The Dixon Volunteer Fire Department will host a fundraiser car show on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The department is located at 14880 Hwy. 21 S. in Philadelphia.
All vehicles are welcome, including off-road vehicles. There is no entry fee, but... Read More.
Several high school ball games in the area have been moved to Thursday, and it's possible that more will follow. Because of that, Kicks Picks will be due on Thursday this week.
Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em “Kicks Picks” is back for its 23rd... Read More.
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens previews this week's game against Canton Academy.
The SouthGroup Insurance Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursday mornings at 7:35 am.
After reaching their highest level since May, gas prices in Mississippi are beginning to come down. AAA says the statewide average has dropped about four and a half cents since peaking at $4.01 on Saturday. Locally, only four counties are averaging below $4-- Neshoba... Read More.
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to adopt a simple nightly security routine aimed at reducing crimes of opportunity.
The LCSO suggests taking a few minutes around 9 p.m. each evening to secure vehicles and property before turning in for the night.
The routine... Read More.
Two young men will graduate the Mississippi State Fire Academy on Thursday, Oct. 1 and are serving our communities at their local fire departments. Kristopher Keshon Brown of the Attala County Fire Department and John Cutrer of the Philadelphia Fire Department have both completed... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Joshua Pinkard graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on September 17, becoming the first member of the Leake County Sheriff’s Office to attend the prestigious program.
Pinkard was among 265 law enforcement officers who graduated as part... Read More.
Nelson Jimenez
Nathan Rhinewalt
Additional charges have been filed against a Carthage man and another from Lena in connection with the boat collision on the Barnett Reservoir that killed a woman earlier this month and sent four other people to the hospital. Nelson Jimenez and Nathan... Read More.
UPDATE: FOUND SAFE!
Kosciusko Police are asking for your help locating a 15-year-old runaway juvenile.
Trentaeveus Simmons, 15, was last seen Tuesday morning, September 29, wearing a black hoodie and black jogging pants.
Anyone who sees Simmons or with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact... Read More.
This week of Kicks Picks was a close one with several pickers scoring well. Our top score this week belongs to Chris Marble of Carthage.
Congratulations Chris, you are the winner of our weekly Friday Night Food Spot Prize, a $15 gift card to Sonic!
You,... Read More.
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