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American Idol hosting auditions online for Mississippi

Thursday, August 1 by Breck Riley

American Idol is holding auditions in the Magnolia State, sort of. While the music competition auditioned contestants last year at the state fair, this year the show is hosting online auditions. Auditions will be completed via Zoom Monday, Aug. 12. Click HERE to register.

Leake Academy’s Matthew Nowell nominated for best WR in Mississippi by The Clarion-Ledger

Tuesday, July 30 by Breck Riley

Leake Academy's Matthew Nowell is among several players nominated as the best high school wide receiver in the state by The Clarion Ledger. "Who is Mississippi's best wide receiver entering the 2024 high school football season? MHSAA and... Read More.

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Video: Boswell Media celebrates National Carousel Day

Thursday, July 25 by Breck Riley

The staff of Boswell Media celebrated National Carousel Day Thursday by taking a ride on the Kosciusko carousel. The carousel is located in the former Ivey National building located on the south side of the square. It was built in Leavenworth, KS in 1978 by... Read More.

Leake Academy’s George Wilcox nominated for Best QB in Mississippi by The Clarion-Ledger

Wednesday, July 24 by Breck Riley

Leake Academy George Wilcox is among several players nominated as the best high school quarterback in the state by The Clarion Ledger. "As the 2024 football season inches closer MHSSAA and MAIS football fans can decide... Read More.

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Local marching band to perform in nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade

Wednesday, July 24 by Breck Riley

The Leake County High School marching band has been invited to perform in the country's oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade. That event is the Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA. This year will be the 105th edition of the parade, which has aired on WPVI-TV (6ABC)... Read More.

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Photo: Leilani Elyse Allen crowned 2024 Choctaw Indian Princess

Thursday, July 11 by Breck Riley

Leilani Elyse Allen was crowned the 2024 Choctaw Indian Princess Wednesday night. Other pageant winners were:1st Runner-Up: Lexi Camille Rodriguez2nd Runner-Up/Miss Congeniality: Lexi Alaysia Flint Photogenic: Leilani Elyse Allenhttps://youtu.be/eZMYwLVyHQs

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Ron Etheridge crowned 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year

Monday, July 1 by Breck Riley

Ron Etheridge from Brandon, MS has been named the 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year. Etheridge was one of fifteen finalists to perform Saturday night at the historic Ellis Theater in downtown Philadelphia, where the contest was held. Etheridge won the 2024 Songwriter of the Year... Read More.

Kosciusko man charged with murder at food plant

Monday, June 24 by Breck Riley

A Kosciusko man is being charged with murder following an assault at a poultry processing plant in Sebastopol. Marquavius Turnage, 25, is accused of attacking Rodney Hall after an argument Wednesday, June 20 at the Pico Foods plant. Hall was taken to a local hospital before... Read More.

2024 high school football schedules

Wednesday, May 29 by Breck Riley

With less than 100 days until to the return of high school football in our area, the Countdown To Kickoff is officially under way. Most academies and other MAIS high schools throughout the state will open the season Friday, Aug. 23, while MHSAA (public) schools... Read More.

Randy Bell featured in PBS documentary on legendary Mississippi radio station

Wednesday, May 29 by Breck Riley

A PBS documentary on a legendary Mississippi radio station features an appearance from Boswell Media's Randy Bell. "WZZQ the Movie" recently debuted on Mississippi Public Broadcasting and other PBS stations across the United States. The one-hour documentary, directed by Ann Ford and produced by Robbie Fisher,... Read More.

100 days until Leake Academy football

Wednesday, May 15 by Breck Riley

Today marks 100 days until the return of Leake Academy football! Follow the countdown timer, find game replays from last year, and get all your Leake Academy football updates with our official Leake Academy football broadcast page online HERE.

Update: Leake County deputies recover stolen truck

Friday, April 26 by Breck Riley

Update: According to the Leake County Sheriff's Department, the Chevrolet Silverado has been recovered. Deputies are still searching for the missing motorcycle.April 17: Authorities in Leake County are searching for two stolen vehicles and a stolen firearm. According to a Facebook post, a white, Chevrolet Silverado... Read More.