Ashleigh Fortenberry, Author at Kicks96news.com - Central Mississippi News 24/7

MBCI chief candidates excited for runoff

Wednesday, June 12 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

The 2019 MBCI tribal elections ended Tuesday with former council member and businessman Cyrus Ben taking the lead over incumbent Chief Phyliss Anderson.Anderson said Wednesday she is grateful to the over 11,000 member tribe, which she called family."I believe it would be great... Read More.

Chief candidates talk about 2019 tribal elections- VIDEO

Monday, June 10 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

5,500 members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will head to the polls Tuesday for elections. The race for chief is between six candidates, including incumbent Chief Phyllis Anderson, who said she is grateful to her people for allowing her to serve over... Read More.

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Louisville’s Ivy Park gets a makeover-VIDEO

Friday, June 7 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Prior to expanding, Ivy Park was made up of a couple of baseball fields, a tennis court and a walking track. Mayor Will Hill said he saw a vision for something more a few years ago.“This project really birthed in early 2015. It... Read More.

Neshoba County Library incorporates fun and education this summer- VIDEO

Wednesday, June 5 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

According to National Public Radio, in 2017 nearly 42% of all young children had their own tablet device, compared to less than 1% in 2011. With experts predicting those numbers are on the rise, the Neshoba County Library is offering other means of entertainment... Read More.

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Philadelphia interim police chief officially steps into new role

Tuesday, June 4 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Law enforcement veteran Julian Greer has started his stint as the interim police chief of Philadelphia. He said his 27 years of experience has prepared him for this position."Started off on patrol, basically worked my way up through the department and served in just... Read More.

Officials and locals call fatal Kemper County crash devestating

Tuesday, June 4 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Nine people were traveling east in a passenger van down Highway 16 in Kemper County. One person was traveling the opposite direction in a box truck, early Monday morning. Eight people lost their lives when the two vehicles collided head on. Both drivers survived.Sheriff... Read More.

Okatibbee Lake celebrates 50 years- VIDEO

Monday, June 3 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

An act of congress authorized a multi-purpose project hoping to reduce flooding in Collinsville. 50 years later, folks are celebrating the 11,000 acre project is known as Okatibbee Lake and Dam. State Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith attended and said she is extremely proud of five... Read More.

Local officals reflect on Senator Thad Cochran’s career- VIDEO

Friday, May 31 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

While Senator Thad Cochran’s political career took him all over the country, it was here, in his home state of Mississippi, he was loved the most. Local officials say his loss is enormous.Personable, strong and gifted.That’s how State Rep. Greg Snowden described Sen. Thad... Read More.

Geyser Falls Water Park talks water safety ahead of summer rush- VIDEO

Tuesday, May 28 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

With summer officially in full swing, folks are getting out and hitting the water. While it is fun, it can be dangerous. A three year old Clarke County boy drowned over the weekend. Officials said the child was swimming in a no swim zone... Read More.

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery honors soldiers on Memorial Day- VIDEO

Monday, May 27 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Americans have been observing Memorial Day for over a century, honoring the soldiers who paid the ultimate price for freedom. Monday, at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery was no different.“It’s very emotional for gold star families, especially mothers and spouses. Over this whole... Read More.

Neshoba Central $1.35 million football stadium close to completion

Friday, May 24 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

School may have just let out, but the Neshoba Central Rockets are ready to roll into the 2019 football season with a brand new stadium.In less than a year's time, the Neshoba Central football stadium has transformed.Athletic Director Tommy Holland said several months of... Read More.

Kicks 96 gets new radio tower antenna after suffering “catastrophic” lightning strike- VIDEO

Friday, May 24 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

“We’ve been operating on the stand by for the past few months, but the good news is we’ve got a newly designed antenna transmission system that will be operational within the next 24 to 48 hours and Kicks 96 is going to be back... Read More.