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Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office Honored as Top Law Enforcement Agency

Tuesday, October 22 by Ashlee Davis

Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office received the “Top Supporting Law Enforcement Agency of the Year” award at the Mississippi Crimestoppers Conference, recognizing its outstanding contributions to public safety and crime prevention efforts.Sheriff Eric Clark accepted the award on behalf of the department and is pictured... Read More.

Kicks Picks Week 9 Winner Announced

Tuesday, October 22 by Ashlee Davis

It is time to announce the winner for Week 9 of Kicks Picks!Congratulations to Dee Cockroft who is the winner of our weekly prize—a gift certificate for a meal for two at Chicken Nugget in Carthage.You could be a winner! Submit your selections by... Read More.

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Audio: Man Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer

Monday, October 21 by Ashlee Davis

A man was charged today with impersonating a police officer after possibly attempting to pull over off-duty deputy Braxton Goza.Curtis Lamar Gaines allegedly activated blue and white flashing lights while driving behind Goza, who alerted on-duty authorities. Gaines sped past several vehicles before being... Read More.

Skeletal Remains Found in Kosciusko

Monday, October 21 by Ashlee Davis

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, a resident walking behind his home on Woodland Drive discovered possible human skeletal remains and alerted authorities.According to the Kosciusko Police Department, law enforcement secured the area, and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) crime scene unit collected the... Read More.

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Human Remains Discovered in Leake County

Monday, October 21 by Ashlee Davis

On October 20, 2024, a deer hunter reported finding what appeared to be human remains on private property along Midway Road, located between Highway 16 and Highway 25.Deputies responded to the scene and discovered a mostly intact body, though an identity could not be... Read More.

Sunrise Baptist Church Annual Fall Festival

Monday, October 21 by Ashlee Davis

Sunrise Baptist Church, located at 353 Midway Road, will hold its annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.The event will feature inflatables, indoor games, stew, and boiled peanuts. Attendees are encouraged to register at the welcome table upon... Read More.

Audio/Photo Gallery: Leake County Correctional Facility Launches Inmate-Run Sawmill

Friday, October 18 by Ashlee Davis

Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson speaks with Johnny Boswell about the facility's new sawmill and the group of inmates that run it:The Leake County Correctional Facility has recently introduced a sawmill operated by select inmates.The mill uses donated wood or timber cleared from fallen... Read More.

Kicks Picks Week 8 Winner Announced

Monday, October 14 by Ashlee Davis

Week 8 of Kicks Picks saw a close battle for the top spot, but one contestant came out on top!Congratulations to Ron Winters, the winner of this week’s prize—a gift certificate for a meal for two at Chicken Nugget in Carthage.Think you’ve got what... Read More.

Leake First Responders Respond to Several Incidents Sunday

Monday, October 14 by Ashlee Davis

First responders in Leake County managed several incidents on Sunday afternoon.A head-on collision on Hwy 16 E near Pearl Hill Rd. left one vehicle in a ditch and another in the roadway. No injuries were reported, and the scene was cleared.The Carthage Fire Department... Read More.

Kicks Picks – Make Your Selections Here

Monday, October 14 by Ashlee Davis

Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em “Kicks Picks” is back for its 21st season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com.Make your picks each week for the best high school and college football games in the state. If you get the most right, then you’re a winner.The... Read More.

Multiple Crashes Reported Wednesday in Leake

Thursday, October 10 by Ashlee Davis

On Wednesday morning, Leake County Deputies and the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 13 in the Lena area. A pickup truck reportedly collided with the rear of a semi-truck hauling chickens. No injuries were reported.Later that afternoon, deputies were... Read More.

Woman Charged in Boyfriend’s Stabbing Death

Tuesday, October 8 by Ashlee Davis

Iesha McGee has been arrested for the murder of Anthony Callahan.The incident occurred Sunday at Belhaven Apartments on South Valley St. in Carthage. Chief Billy McMillan says it began as an argument and escalated to Iesha McGee stabbing her boyfriend, Anthony Callahan.Mr. Callahan was... Read More.