Robbie Watson, Author at Kicks96news.com - Central Mississippi News 24/7

Uprooted Tree Crash Lands in Carthage

Friday, March 19 by Robbie Watson

There was the storm, wind and rain.There were power outages, debris, and fallen limbs. And then there were the fallen trees and damaged properties.Here in Carthage a tree completely uprooted and crash landed into the garage and back rooms of a brick home on... Read More.

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The Power is Back On!

Friday, March 19 by Robbie Watson

The power is back on. Over 3,000 customers in our area experienced power outages due to severe weather on Wednesday. Emergency teams and our linemen were out in the fields and up the poles once again. Just a few weeks out of a major... Read More.

Mississippi Pay Raise Plan Headed to The Governor

Thursday, March 18 by Robbie Watson

Mississippi legislators have agreed on a teacher pay raise plan, and it will head to Gov. Tate Reeves. The Republican governor said earlier this year that he would sign any teacher pay raise bill that lands on his desk. House Bill 852 would give... Read More.

Flood Warning Issued

Thursday, March 18 by Robbie Watson

A flood warning has been issued in our region. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove affecting Leake County. The warning is in effect until late night March 21st. At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage... Read More.

IRS Tax Deadline Extended

Thursday, March 18 by Robbie Watson

The IRS will delay the traditional April 15 tax filing due date until May 17 to cope with added duties and provide Americans more flexibility, according to a House committee. The IRS and Treasury did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.... Read More.

Philadelphia – The Depot Is Available to Rent Again

Thursday, March 18 by Robbie Watson

The Depot can be rented again. The Community Development Partnership has announced "that The Depot can be rented again starting May 1st!"The facility will be available for parties, showers and other events. For more information or additional details including viewing the space, call 601-656-1000.

Louisville – Telephone Scammers Claiming to Be with Amazon

Thursday, March 18 by Robbie Watson

Another day, another scam. The Louisville Police Department is reporting a telephone scam that is currently making rounds in the community. This scam involves individuals claiming to represent the e-commerce business, Amazon. The callers are targeting people about fraudulent online purchases in an attempt... Read More.

Updated – Power Outages Reported In Our Region

Thursday, March 18 by Robbie Watson

Power outages have been reported in our region. Approximately 465 outages are reported in Neshoba county,136 in Leake, 1089 in Attala and in 155 Winston county. Repair teams are working through the evening to restore power. The good news is that the storm has... Read More.

Leake County Senior Citizen’s Day is Today

Wednesday, March 17 by Robbie Watson

The Leake County Senior Citizen's Day is today. According to the Leake County Sheriff's Office the 'health fair" like event will host senior adults from our county and surrounding area. There will be a meal provided along with helpful information and prizes. The Drive-thru... Read More.

Closings and Delays Due to Weather

Wednesday, March 17 by Robbie Watson

We are expecting inclement weather throughout today and tonight. Below find a list of closings, delays and updates. Please let us know if you have updates to share as well.Carthage City Hall - Phone lines are out due to lightning damage.Neshoba General - due... Read More.

Tornado Watch Issued

Wednesday, March 17 by Robbie Watson

A Tornado Watch has been issued until 7pm today by the NWS. Below are a list of counties under the watch including counties throughout our region. We will keep you updated additional details as they become available.Attala; Choctaw; Clarke; Clay; Copiah; Covington; Forrest; Greene;... Read More.

Severe Weather Storm Upgraded To High Risk

Wednesday, March 17 by Robbie Watson

The National Weather Service has announced that "significant severe storms are likely across the area today. As things warm up, portions of east and southeast Mississippi may get a round of severe thunderstorms from late morning into the afternoon. By late afternoon, a cold... Read More.