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

Boswell Media nominated for several LA-MS Associated Press Awards

Friday, March 13 by Breck Riley

Boswell Media’s radio and online news coverage has been nominated for numerous awards in the Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters and Media Editors Professional contest.The WLIN/WCKK News Departments leads the way with seven nominations across six separate categories.Radio entries nominated for awards include two Use... Read More.

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Mississippi Public Universities modify class schedules in response to coronavirus

Thursday, March 12 by Breck Riley

Mississippi’s eight public universities have modified the schedules for the spring semester classes to inhibit the spread of the coronavirus.“The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff are paramount,” said Dr. Alfred Rankins Jr., Commissioner of Higher Education. “Our universities are modifying... Read More.

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Audio: Johnny Boswell calls in from Europe to talk travel ban and Coronavirus

Thursday, March 12 by Breck Riley

Johnny Boswell, owner of Boswell Media, spoke to Cruisin 98's Mickey Coulter this morning from Austria. They discussed the state of what's happening in Europe and the announcement of a travel ban between Europe and the United States.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Neshoba and surrounding counties

Wednesday, March 11 by Breck Riley

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Neshoba and other counties in the Kicks96 News coverage area.Other counties covered in the watch include Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, and Winston.The watch is in effect until 7:00 pm tonight.A... Read More.

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Portion of Natchez Trace Parkway near reservoir remains closed

Wednesday, March 11 by Breck Riley

A portion of the Natchez Trace Parkway near the Ross Barnett Reservoir remains closed this week.The closure is from milepost 114 - milepost 123.This is the section of the parkway from Ratliff Ferry to Hwy 43.Cleanup crews are still working to clear the road... Read More.

ECCC softball—–VIDEO REPLAY

Wednesday, March 11 by Breck Riley

Mississippi reps win; Espy to face Hyde-Smith

Wednesday, March 11 by Breck Riley

Incumbent congressmen have easily won party primaries in Mississippi.Democrat Bennie Thompson of the 2nd District and Republican Michael Guest of the 3rd District each defeated one opponent Tuesday. Republican Steven Palazzo of the 4th District defeated three opponents.In the 1st District, Republican incumbent Trent... Read More.

Kosciusko vs Neshoba Central baseball (audio)

Tuesday, March 10 by Breck Riley

Biden in Mississippi, Sanders in Michigan before primaries

Monday, March 9 by Breck Riley

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden worshiped at a predominantly African American church in Mississippi, two days before the state's primary.It's a state where black voters will play a pivotal role.Rival Bernie Sanders is campaigning in Michigan, the biggest prize among... Read More.

Boswell Media Mississippi Songwriter of the Year applications now available

Thursday, March 5 by Breck Riley

Applications for the Boswell Media Mississippi Songwriter of the year 2020 are available now on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com.This year's event is set for Saturday, June 27 in downtown Kosciusko.The top 15 finalists will perform their chosen song that night for a chance to win... Read More.

Coroner: Woman killed in forklift accident at lumber mill

Thursday, March 5 by Breck Riley

SHUQUALAK, Miss. (AP) —Heavy rains may have contributed to the death of a woman in Mississippi who was hit by a forklift at a lumber mill.The Noxubee County Coroner told news outlets that 45-year-old Toya Smith died Wednesday morning at Shuqualak Lumber Company.The coroner... Read More.

Mississippi gets about $16M from new lottery since November

Tuesday, March 3 by Breck Riley

(AP) Mississippi has collected about $16 million from a state lottery that started operating in November.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation said Monday that it deposited nearly $8.4 million into the state treasury on Feb. 20.That is the net proceeds from lottery games played during January.The... Read More.