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Boswell Media sets record for website visits in 2018

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Boswell Media websites received close to 5 million visits in 2018.The websites Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com racked up 4.7 million total views in the past year, setting a record for the company.Over 3 million of those views came from Breezynews.com, which covers mostly Kosciusko and Attala County.“Getting over 3 million views for a market our size is a significant accomplishment,” said President of Boswell Media, Johnny Boswell. “It shows the dedication of Breck Riley and his local news... Read More.

Carthage native named SSAC Player of the Week

Leake, Local |
Ravion Henry’s career week on the court has earned him the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honor, the conference office announced Jan. 7.Henry, a senior guard from Carthage, Mississippi, scored 75 total points and averaged a double-double with 37.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game on Jan. 3 and Jan. 5, while shooting 54.7 percent from the floor.On Jan. 3, Henry scored a career-high 44 points to lead No. 8 Stillman College (13-1,... Read More.
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Derek Norsworthy “Raised by the Radio” now available on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon Music

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Derek Norsworthy's "Raised by the Radio" is now available for purchase.The 2018 Boswell Media Mississippi Songwriter of the Year award winning song can be found on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon Music."Raised by the Radio" was recorded in Muscle Shoals, AL at the legendary Wishbone Studios.You can hear Derek play his award winning song at a free acoustic show Friday, Dec. 21 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Skylight Grill in... Read More.
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Update: BOLO Cancelled for Missing Teen

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Update:At 1:30 Attala County Sheriff Tim Nail notified Breezy News that they have cancelled the B.O. L.O. for the missing teen.According to the Sheriff the teen, 19 year old Madeline Jenkins, has been located safe and sound. No other information was released from authorities.Original Post 9:45 am:The Attala County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing teenager.Sheriff Tim Nail tells Breezy News that his department has issued a B.O.L.O. (Be On the Look Out) ... Read More.

UPDATE: BOLO Issued by Louisville PD – Cancelled

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Update: At 10:09 pm Attala Dispatch notified Officers that the BOLO issued by the Louisville Police Department has been cancelled. According to Communications the male subject had been located after he was involved in an auto accident in Flowood, Ms. no other details were given.At 8:52 pm Officers were notified of a BOLO (Be On the Look Out) issued from Louisville PD for an overdue motorist. The BOLO is for an elderly white male with alzheimer's. He was last... Read More.
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Carthage and Leake County sample ballots for Nov. 6 election

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It’s almost time once again to head back to the polls.The 2018 midterm election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6 and Kicks 96 News has obtained sample ballots for Carthage and Leake County elections.The Leake County ballot includes races for both US Senate seats, US House of Representatives 2nd Congressional District, and School Board District 3.The Carthage Ballot includes races for mayor and aldermen.Samples Ballots:Leake County Carthage

BOLO Issued for Stolen Vehicle (Audio)

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At 8:45 pm Law enforcement officers were notified of a BOLO issued by Neshoba County for a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was taken from the south part of the county at approximately 6:00 pm and is only described as a 2004 Chevrolet CLA white in color. The auto should have a tag of "NEY 898".If you spot this vehicle you are urged to contact the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Department at (601) 656-1414, the Attala Dispatch at... Read More.