Author: Breck Riley
Help Wanted
A special report from Chris Davis.You've seen the help wanted signs. You may have heard the recruitment ads on the radio. Businesses in central Mississippi need workers. While some people in the Biden administration deny that the extra unemployment benefits and stimulus money have... Read More.
Multiples broadcasts tonight from Boswell Media Sports
Boswell Media Sports will have multiple broadcast tonight across a number of platforms.The Kosciusko Whippets baseball game against Mooreville last night (Thursday night) was rained out.So game one of that 2nd round playoff series will be played tonight in Mooreville. That game is on... Read More.
Central Electric’s power restoration nears completion
On Tuesday afternoon, May 4, 2021, strong thunderstorms, tornadoes, and damaging straight line winds hit our entire service area.Central Electric Power Association experienced sustained power outages in Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Scott, Rankin, Newton, and Kemper counties and promptly mobilized their field operations staff.This weather... Read More.
Philadelphia man to be reunited with missing class ring after almost 30 years
A Philadelphia man is set to be reunited with a class ring he lost almost 30 years ago.Jaimee Kelley said she found the ring back in 2013 while walking in her yard at her home on Hwy 19 in eastern Attala County near the... Read More.
Update From Central Electric
Date: May 5, 2021
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Central Electric Restoration Efforts Continue
Since the severe weather passed through our entire service territory yesterday, significant
progress has been made in power restoration efforts. There is extensive damage to many
lines due to trees and limbs down along with 25 broken... Read More.
Central Electric gives update on outages throughout its service area
Central Electric Power Association had over 16,000 members without power as the severe weather passed through our entire service area yesterday.Damage is extensive with numerous broken poles, wires, and trees down.Crews worked into the night and are working in each district today to restore... Read More.
Central Electric Reports Outages
Date: May 4, 2021
Central Electric Reports Outages throughout Its Service Area
Due to severe thunderstorms and damaging winds, Central Electric Power Association
experienced sustained power outages throughout its seven county service area. CEPA
promptly mobilized their field operations staff to restore power.
Damage is extensive with numerous broken... Read More.
Audio: Chris Davis speaks with meteorologist about severe weather expected today
Chris Davis spoke this morning with Alan Campbell, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service, about what Carthage, Philadelphia, and the rest of central Mississippi can expect from the storm system moving through the area.
Longtime Boswell Media Sports commentator Melvin Wooten honored at baseball game
Long time Boswell Media Sports commentator Melvin Wooten was honored at baseball game Sunday.Wooten threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Coahoma CC vs East Central CC baseball game.He was also presented with a framed East Central CC baseball jersey by ECCC... Read More.
Kosciusko Softball Moved to Kicks
Due to technical difficulties, the Kosciusko softball scheduled to be broadcast at 5:30 this Friday evening has been moved from Cruisin' 98 to Kicks 96.7. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you'll join us there!
Another Whippet cheerleader signs with local college
Another Kosciusko Whippet is headed to cheer for a local school.Whippet senior Lauren Nowell signed Friday morning to cheer for East Central Community College.Nowell was joined at the signing by her family and Kosciusko High School cheer coach Manza Blaine.
