Several acres in flames despite Leake County burn ban

Several acres on Crowder Creek Rd. burned today despite the current burn ban that Leake County is under. Just after 10 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023, the Carthage Fire Department, Leake County Correctional Volunteers, and other volunteers were called to an out-of-control grass fire... Read More.
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Prayer Meeting to be held for local Make-a-Wish child

A prayer meeting will be held at Bishop Park in Sebastopol for local Make-A-Wish child, Matthew O'Neal.Matthew was born with Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and has had multiple open heart surgeries.Everyone is invited to attend and this prayer meeting for Matthew on Tuesday,... Read More.
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Leake County MSU Extension Service Upcoming Events

The Leake County MSU Extension Office has several upcoming events and activities.A Visual Arts Workshop is held monthly and will meet at the extension office on Thursday, September 21st at 3:30 p.m. There is a $3.00 fee per person to participate. Please call 601-267-8036... Read More.
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Burn Ban Issued in Leake County

Carthage Fire Chief, Lonzo Jones tells Kicks 96 News that the Leake County Board of Supervisors has issued a burn ban that begins today, Monday, September 18th and expires Monday, October 16th.  If deemed necessary, the expiration date may be extended.No burn permits will... Read More.
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Kicks Picks Week 5 Winner Announced

It’s time to announce the winner of Kicks Picks Week 5!Our winner is Brian Rone of Ethel. Congratulations Mr. Rone! You are the winner of a gift certificate to Hometown Prime in Sebastopol.You too could be a winner. Just be sure to submit your... Read More.
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Teen Charged as Adult in Recent Philadelphia Shooting

A 16-year-old male has been charged as an adult in a recent shooting that occurred in Philadelphia.Philadelphia Police were dispatched to a residence on Valley View Dr. at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 3rd when a caller reported that shots had been fired. ... Read More.
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Week 4 Kicks Picks Winner Announced

It’s time to announce the winner of Kicks Picks Week 4.  We had a 3-way tie for first place this week as 3 entrants had 19 correct picks.  In the event of a tie, we use a tie-breaker.Our winner this week is Conor Bell... Read More.
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Battle of the Gator Bands

Leake Central High School Marching Band and Leake County High School Marching Band are coming together in a battle of the bands.The Battle of the Gator Bands will be Saturday, September 9th at 2 p.m. at the Leake Central High School Football Field.Admission is... Read More.
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Kicks Picks Week 3 Winner Announced

Kicks Picks Week 3 was a close race! One person came out on top with the highest amount of correct picks though, and that person is Chad Arthur of Rosebud!He claims the Football Friday Food Spot weekly prize, a certificate to Hometown Prime in... Read More.
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