Breck Riley, Author at Kicks96news.com - Central Mississippi News 24/7

Several area communities receive Main Street Mississippi accreditation

Thursday, July 7 by Breck Riley

The following Main Street communities in Mississippi have been designated as accredited Main Street America™ programs for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment... Read More.

Photo: Road closures due to Choctaw Indian Fair

Thursday, July 7 by Breck Riley

Some roads on the Choctaw Indian Reservation are going to be temporarily closed due to the ongoing Choctaw Indian Fair.Recreation Road from St. Therese Catholic Church to the road behind the Tribal Office and Industrial Road at Food Distribution to Recreation Road will be... Read More.

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$50,000 Powerball ticket purchased in Jackson; $35,000 ticket won in Holmes County

Wednesday, July 6 by Breck Riley

Independence Day became payday for one lucky Mississippi Lottery player who won $50,000 on a Powerball® ticket in the Monday, July 4, drawing.The player matched four out of five white balls and the Powerball. The winning Powerball numbers from Monday night’s drawing were: 15-16-24-31-56... Read More.

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MHP July 4 weekend traffic report

Wednesday, July 6 by Breck Riley

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a report Tuesday about its Fourth of July weekend traffic enforcement.The agency had extra patrols from July 1 - 5 with special emphasis given to speeding and distracted/impaired driving.MHP said 7,999 citations were issued and made 168 arrests for... Read More.

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US Department of Labor recovers $285K in back wages for 313 workers of two Morton poultry processing plants

Friday, July 1 by Breck Riley

MORTON, MS – Work in a poultry processing plant is hard: the hours are often long and the jobs expose workers to serious safety and health hazards. In return for subjecting themselves to high noise levels, dangerous equipment, slippery floors, hazardous chemicals and... Read More.

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Mississippi new laws: Tax cut, teacher pay raise, state song

Friday, July 1 by Breck Riley

Several new laws are taking effect in Mississippi on Friday, which is also the first day of the new state budget year.Teachers and assistant teachers will get pay raises.The state will start a four-year reduction of its income tax.Mississippi is becoming the final state... Read More.

Former MS State football coach/QB joins East Central CC broadcast team

Friday, July 1 by Breck Riley

Former Mississippi State football head coach and quarterback Rockey Felker will join the Boswell Media Sports broadcast team this fall.Felker will serve as color commentator/analyst for the East Central Community College football broadcasts on Cruisin' 98.3.“I’m really excited about joining the broadcast team for... Read More.

Two Lady Rockets earn All-State honors

Wednesday, June 29 by Breck Riley

Two members of the Neshoba Central Lady Rocket softball team have earned All-State honors.The Clarion Ledger named Junior Tenly Grisham and freshman Lanayah Henry to the All-State team.The duo helped lead the Lady Rockets to a 30-3 record and their 9th straight 5A State... Read More.

MHP state trooper arrested on domestic violence charges in Kosciusko

Tuesday, June 28 by Breck Riley

A trooper with the Mississippi Highway Patrol has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Kosciusko.Kosciusko Chief of Police RJ Adams confirmed to Breezy News that Trooper Jeff Watson was arrested and charged.Breezy News has learned that the arrest stems from an incident that... Read More.

Video: 2022 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year finals

Tuesday, June 28 by Breck Riley

The finals of the 2022 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year from The MAX in Meridian.

2 GOP congressmen in Mississippi at risk of defeat in runoff

Monday, June 27 by Breck Riley

Congressional primary runoffs are rare in Mississippi.But this year, two of the state’s Republican incumbents are fighting to keep their jobs in runoffs against challengers from their own party.Two-term Rep. Michael Guest faces former Navy pilot Michael Cassidy in a runoff Tuesday in central... Read More.

Zechariah Lloyd named 2022 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year

Saturday, June 25 by Breck Riley

Zechariah Lloyd from Oxford has been named the 2022 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year.Lloyd was one of fifeteen finalists to perform Saturday night at The MAX in Meridian, where the contest was held.Contestants competed for a chance to have their song professionally recorded at... Read More.