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Congratulations to Peyton & Brittney Dunn of Philadelphia as they won tickets to see Lainey Wilson's acoustic performance at the Ellis Theater on Tuesday at the afternoon performance. After the random drawing was held this morning, I reached to contact Brittney as Peyton was... Read More.
Conditions will again be favorable for wildfires across Mississippi this week. The National Weather Service says the fire danger threat is the result of low humidity and dry vegetation, with light winds forecast over the next several days.
Burn bans remain in effect for 34... Read More.
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A Philadelphia Police car was hit from behind early Sunday morning just after police wrapped up a safety checkpoint.
The wreck was reported by the officer whose car was hit at 3:48 a.m. at Main St. and Williamson. The officer reported at least two... Read More.
LEXINGTON, Miss.--The Lexington Police Department has agreed to change some of its policies in a settlement reached with the U.S. Dept. of Justice. The settlement is to answer complaints about the department's treatment of citizens during pullovers and arrests, which came to a head... Read More.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a Carroll County man. Willie Edward Montgomery, 79, of Coila, was last seen Tuesday evening in the 2700 block of County Road 149 in Carroll County, walking in an unknown direction. Family members... Read More.
The Leake Academy Rebels traveled to Winona to play the Stars of Winona Christian tonight. The Rebels quickly gained control of the game and had a 28-7 lead over the Stars at halftime. The Rebels continued to outpace the Stars in the second half... Read More.
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Former Neshoba Rocket Jarquez Hunter has been with three teams in his two seasons in the NFL. The latest is the New Orleans Saints.
Hunter has been signed to the practice squad with the Saints, but because of circumstances, namely some injuries, he could... Read More.
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A burn ban is now in effect for Leake County, which means no outdoor burning for now.
The announcement was made Thursday afternoon by the Leake County Sheriff's Office and the Leaqke County Firefighters Assoc.
"We are asking everyone to take this seriously and help... Read More.
First Financial Bank celebrated 20 years of serving our community with lunch, prizes and reflection. Brian Montgomery from Kicks 96 was on hand for a small ribbon cutting ceremony and remote broadcast and had the chance to speak with Regional Market President Brad Olgetree,... 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 Winona Christian.
The SouthGroup Insurance Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursday mornings at 7:35 am.
UPDATE (10/15//2026 at 9:15 am):
The shooting suspects have been identified as Jakaine Tate, 22 of Kosciusko, Skuyler Ellington, 18 of Kosciusko, and Damarrius Carr, 22 of Kosciusko. Tate and Ellington are both charged with shooting into a general assembly or group of people and... Read More.
After reaching its highest level since May two and a half weeks ago, the average price of gas in Mississippi has dropped about nine cents. AAA says the statewide average this morning is $3.92. And remember when Leake County had some of the lowest... Read More.
The results are in for Tuesday's municipal primary election in Carthage, with Republican voters selecting their nominees for mayor and Ward 3 alderman.
In the mayoral race, Laurie Henderson has won with 265 votes. Cindy Crane received 236 votes.
In the Ward 3 alderman race, Robin... Read More.
Another week of Friday night football is in the books, and another Kicks Picks winner has claimed the prize!
Congratulations to Wilburn Grace of Ethel, our Week 7 Kicks Picks winner. Mr. Grace has won our weekly Friday Night Food Spot Prize, a $15 Sonic... Read More.
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