Ashlee Davis, Author at Kicks96news.com - Central Mississippi News 24/7

Union Amateur Radio Club Working to Strengthen Emergency Communication Network

Tuesday, June 24 by Ashlee Davis

The Union Amateur Radio Club is calling on community support to help replace vital equipment damaged in a recent storm. The group, made up of licensed amateur radio operators — also known as "ham" operators — plays a critical role in emergency communications when traditional... Read More.

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UPDATE: Leotavius Ellington in Custody After Traffic Stop Turns Pursuit

Sunday, June 22 by Ashlee Davis

UPDATE (6/22/2025 at 6pm): Leotavius Ellington has turned himself in to KPD and was booked into the Leake County Correctional Facility. Ellington is charged with speeding, possession of a controlled substance, disregarding a traffic control device, failure to comply with law enforcement, tampering with... Read More.

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Pearl Hill Baptist to Host Fundraiser June 28 in Carthage

Wednesday, June 18 by Ashlee Davis

Pearl Hill Baptist Church will host a fundraiser and mission day on Saturday, June 28, starting at 10 a.m. in Bealle's parking lot in Carthage. The event will feature $10 chicken plates and raffles for a half side of beef or a new side-by-side. All... Read More.

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UPDATED: Landon Griggs Apprehended and Arrested

Tuesday, June 17 by Ashlee Davis

Landon Griggs has been apprehended and booked into the Leake County Correctional Facility. Leake County Deputies took Griggs into custody at a residence in the Singleton community at approximately 8:15 this morning. Griggs was charged with felony possession, fleeing or eluding law inforcement, and failure... Read More.

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Driver Injured in One-Vehicle Crash Thursday in Leake

Friday, June 13 by Ashlee Davis

A one-vehicle crash occurred just after 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, on Highway 25 South at Rushing Road. The vehicle left the roadway, drove into the wood line, and struck a tree. Leake County Deputies, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Carthage Fire Department, and EMS were all dispatched... Read More.

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Fatal Rollover Crash on Hwy 12 E Near McCool

Friday, June 13 by Ashlee Davis

The identity of the deceased has been released. Josie Claire Meggs, 22, of Kosciusko was pronounced dead at the scene by Attala County Coroner Sam Bell. A single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 12 East near the Choctaw county line in McCool claimed the life of... Read More.

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Crash Near Edinburg Tuesday Afternoon

Tuesday, June 10 by Ashlee Davis

A crash occurred on Highway 16 East near Adams Road at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday, June 10. Deputies conducting a nearby checkpoint heard the collision and responded immediately. Emergency Medical Services, Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department, and the Mississippi Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene. No... Read More.

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Neshoba General Nursing Home to Host Baseball Game Fundraiser

Monday, June 9 by Ashlee Davis

Neshoba General Nursing Home is set to host a friendly baseball game on Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Northside Park Diamond Dreams Field. The match-up will feature the Neshoba General Phillies taking on the Neshoba General Stallions. Concessions will be available. All proceeds... Read More.

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Carthage Firefighter Among Those Graduating Mississippi State Fire Academy Thursday

Wednesday, June 4 by Ashlee Davis

Tyler Anderson of the Carthage Fire Department is one of 28 members who will graduate this week from the National Fire Protection Association 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson. Graduation will be held in the campus auditorium at... Read More.

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Jim Fulton Elected Mayor of Philadelphia, MS

Wednesday, June 4 by Ashlee Davis

Republican candidate, Jim Fulton, is Philadelphia's next mayor according to unofficial results. The initial count has Fulton leading Leroy Clemons by 54 votes. The vote count for that race as well as Alderman races is below. Races for Alderman Ward 2 and Ward 4... Read More.

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Municipal Election Today in Philadelphia, MS

Tuesday, June 3 by Ashlee Davis

Voters in Philadelphia will vote today, June 3, 2025, in the municipal election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The mayoral race features Republican Jim Fulton against Democrat Leroy Clemons, who secured his party's nomination after defeating incumbent Mayor James Young in... Read More.

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Several Wrecks Reported Thursday in Leake

Friday, May 30 by Ashlee Davis

Several wrecks were reported Thursday in Leake and Carthage, though no serious injuries were reported. At 7:40 a.m., Leake County Deputies and EMS responded to an overturned vehicle on Hwy 492 near the Leake/Scott County line. Shortly after, around 8 a.m., another crash occurred on Hwy... Read More.

Author: Ashlee Davis

Union Amateur Radio Club Working to Strengthen Emergency Communication Network

UPDATE: Leotavius Ellington in Custody After Traffic Stop Turns Pursuit

Pearl Hill Baptist to Host Fundraiser June 28 in Carthage

UPDATED: Landon Griggs Apprehended and Arrested

Driver Injured in One-Vehicle Crash Thursday in Leake

Fatal Rollover Crash on Hwy 12 E Near McCool

Crash Near Edinburg Tuesday Afternoon

Neshoba General Nursing Home to Host Baseball Game Fundraiser

Carthage Firefighter Among Those Graduating Mississippi State Fire Academy Thursday

Jim Fulton Elected Mayor of Philadelphia, MS

Municipal Election Today in Philadelphia, MS

Several Wrecks Reported Thursday in Leake

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