Chief Lonzo Jones reads to elementary students
Carthage Fire Department Chief, Lonzo Jones paid a visit to Leake Central Elementary this morning (March 1, 2024).
Chief Jones read the book "Meet a Firefighter" to Ms. Thomas' 5th grade class.
Author: Ashlee Davis
Woman injured in Leake County shooting
One person was taken to the hospital for injuries she sustained in a drive by shooting just after 1 a.m. on Spinout Rd. in Leake County.
A male and a female told Leake County Deputies that they were laying in bed and were awakened by... Read More.
Community Baby Shower Drive for Philadelphia, MS Crisis Pregnancy Center
Each year the Leadership Neshoba Group pledges their hands to service by finding a need within the community and completing a service project with the hopes of addressing that need. This year's group has chosen to host a community baby shower drive for the... Read More.
House fire in Carthage Tuesday afternoon
The Carthage Fire Department and Leake Correctional Volunteers were dispatched to a home on North St. Matthew Street at 5:38 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2024 for a fire. The home is situated just a few houses down from First Baptist Church.
The blaze is... Read More.
Miss Mississippi, Vivian O’Neal to visit Sunshine Children’s Clinic
Miss Mississippi, Vivian O'Neal will visit Sunshine Children's Clinic of Carthage on March 6th at 2 p.m.
O'Neal will be there to read as a volunteer reader for Read Across America Week.
Miss O'Neal will also be reading at Sunshine Children's Clinic in Canton on March... Read More.
Fatal shooting on Hillcrest St. in Carthage Monday night
Update:
Carthage Chief of Police, Billy McMillan has stated that one person was found dead on scene and one person was transported to Baptist Hospital - Leake and later airlifted to another hospital.
The Carthage Police Department is working to identify the shooter(s).
Kicks 96 News has... Read More.
Six men arrested in connection with recent drive by shooting in Philadelphia, MS
Kicks 96 News has received an update on a shooting that occurred on February 19, 2024 in Philadelphia, MS.
Philadelphia Chief of Police, Eric Lyons says 6 individuals have been arrested in connection with the drive by shooting that occurred on Valley View Dr.... Read More.
Local firefighter graduates Mississippi State Fire Academy
The Mississippi State Fire Academy provided Kicks 96 News with the following press release regarding Philadelphia, MS firefighter, Britt Baker's Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 graduation.
JACKSON, Miss.- Firefighter Britt Baker of the Philadelphia Fire Department is making a difference and has graduated Class 207 from... Read More.
Disturbance turned shooting Tuesday night in Leake
Two people were taken to the hospital on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 after being shot at a residence on Hwy 429 in an area between Harkins Rd. and Red Dog Rd.
Leake County Deputies were dispatched to the home at approximately 9:14... Read More.
Basic First Aid Class offered by Reformation Fire Department
Reformation Fire Department will host a basic first aid class on Saturday March 9 beginning at 9 AM.
All departments and the public is invited to attend.
Reformation Fire Department is located at 3800 Reformation Rd., Carthage, MS.
Multiple shootings Monday in Philadelphia
Two shootings were reported in Philadelphia, MS on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, one on Valley View Dr. and another on Lewis Ave.
At 12:45 p.m., one male was struck in the foot on Valley View Dr. and was taken to Neshoba General Hospital by a... Read More.
Philadelphia Police Officers undergo basic DUI Investigation Class
The Philadelphia Police Department recently conducted a one-day, 8 hour Basic DUI Investigation Class for patrol officers.
Lt. Jessie Hamilton covered detection, legal environment, note taking, testimony, and mock trial.
The Philadelphia MS Police Department strives to continue education so officers have the knowledge to properly... Read More.
