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Nichols, Gregory Selected Mr. and Miss ECCC

Wednesday, April 6 by Breck Riley

Trey Nichols of Morton and Taylor Gregory of Louisville were named Mr. and Miss ECCC for 2021-22 by vote of the student body. Trey Nichols of Morton and Taylor Gregory of Louisville were selected Mr. and Miss East Central Community College for the 2021-22 school... Read More.

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No-test time could extend for expired driver’s license

Monday, April 4 by Breck Riley

Mississippi residents could get a longer period to renew expired driver’s licenses without having to take a test.The state House and Senate have passed a bill that says a license could be expired for up to five years before a person would have to... Read More.

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Boswell Media takes home 9 first place awards

Monday, April 4 by Breck Riley

Winners of the 2022 Mississippi Association of Broadcasters "Excellence in Broadcasters" awards were announced Saturday.Boswell Media came home with nine first place honors.The awards were held at the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson.For the 2nd year in a row, Breck Riley has won... Read More.

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Leake Academy’s Hatch, Prince, and Freeny earn MAIS postseason honors

Friday, April 1 by Breck Riley

A trio representing the Leake Academy Lady Rebels have earned postseason honors from the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS).Coach Amanda Hatch has been named the 5A Coach of the Year for leading the team to District, North State, and State Titles in the... Read More.

Photos: Storm Damage Reported Locally

Thursday, March 31 by Breck Riley

Wednesday’s storm damage in this part of central Mississippi was concentrated near the Attala-Leake county line. Emergency managers in the two counties say what may have been a tornado left behind a trail of damage in three areas. One home was heavily damaged by a falling... Read More.

2020 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Chapel Hart debuts music video on CMT

Wednesday, March 30 by Breck Riley

2020 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Chapel Hart has debuted a new music video on CMT. The band’s video for the winning song “Made for Me” premiered Wednesday on CMT and CMT.com. Chapel Hart, made up of sisters Danica Hart and Devynn Hart and their cousin... Read More.

Longtime Boswell Media Sports commentator Gilbert Barham passes away

Tuesday, March 29 by Breck Riley

Gilbert Barham, a longtime member of the Boswell Media Sports' family, passed away Tuesday.Barham served as color commentator for Boswell Media Sports Leake Academy football broadcasts for 18 seasons. Additionally, he was color commentator for East Central CC broadcasts for 13 seasons.Despite working with... Read More.

The Picking 35 map is here

Monday, March 28 by Breck Riley

Picking 35, central Mississippi's 60-mile long yard sale, is this coming weekend but the map is already here.The map includes the list of all participating yard sales and locations covering territory on Highway 35 from Vaiden to Walnut Grove.The event is this Saturday, April... Read More.

Carthage PD searching for armed robbery suspect

Monday, March 28 by Breck Riley

The Carthage Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted for armed robbery.The incident happened Jan. 2, when a Dollar Tree employee was making a nightly deposit at the Trustmark bank on Hwy 16 East in Carthage.According to the suspect, a man wearing a... Read More.

Alligator hunts possible next year in Mississippi

Monday, March 28 by Breck Riley

The number of alligators in Pelahatchie Bay is becoming a problem so the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has proposed a hunting season to help reduce the population.Ricky Flynt, the department’s Alligator Program coordinator, said the proposed hunt on the Ross Barnett... Read More.

Boswell Media nominated for over 15 MAB Excellence in Broadcasting Awards

Wednesday, March 23 by Breck Riley

Boswell Media’s radio, news, advertising, sports, social media, and online efforts from 2021 have been nominated for multiple Excellence in Broadcasting Awards from the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB). In total, the company earned 19 nominations over 13 different categories, with all three radio stations... Read More.

Tornado Warning issued for Leake County

Tuesday, March 22 by Breck Riley

A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of Leake and Madison Counties.Areas in the path of the storm include Camden, Redwater, Carthage, Singelton, and Freeny.The warning is in effect through 1:45 pm.Those in the path of the storm should seek shelter in a... Read More.