Staff Report, Author at Kicks96news.com - Central Mississippi News 24/7

Leake Sheriffs Dept. and Sheriff Atkinson Host Mississippi Association of Regional Jail Members

Wednesday, September 23 by Staff Report

The Leake County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Randy Atkinson recently hosted members of the Mississippi Association of Regional Jails. Included were Sheriffs and Wardens from across the state. As part of the meeting the group discussed housing per diem for inmates of the Mississippi... Read More.

SCAM Alert Issued for Snap Participants

Wednesday, September 23 by Staff Report

A scam alert has been issued for SNAP. According to the Mississippi Dept. of Human Services, the USDA has issued a notice to protect SNAP participants from Fraud. You are advised to be aware of a text saying you are now eligible for SNAP... Read More.

Meridian Honors Gospel Singer Jamal Roberts

Wednesday, September 23 by Staff Report

A Mississippi city is celebrating a gospel singer who finished in the top three of a televised competition. Jamal Roberts of Meridian performed this season on BET's "Sunday Best." Local residents held a parade for him downtown on Monday. Roberts is a 2016 graduate... Read More.

https://yourbigdeals.bigdealsmedia.net/item/71535/$50-gift-certificate

Leake: 8 Day Countdown Until Oktoberfest – A Few Vendor Slots Available

Tuesday, September 22 by Staff Report

Oktoberfest starts in 8 days. The 48th annual arts and crafts show runs Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd. Expect to see the club 66 car show, pumpkin patch and the great ping pong drop. Featured arts and crafts from bird hoses, leather... Read More.

Rain and Flash Flooding In Mississippi From Tropical Storm Beta

Tuesday, September 22 by Staff Report

Tropical storm Beta made landfall late Monday near Port O'Conner, Texas causing flooding in Houston and Galveston according to the Associated Press. MEMA says rain and possible flash flooding are possible in Mississippi today and tomorrow. As much as 2-4 four inches of rain... Read More.

https://www.maxxsouth.com/packages?utm_term=maxxsouth%20broadband&utm_campaign=Main+Market+Area&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6980747738&hsa_cam=342237541&hsa_grp=41156171517&hsa_ad=491681585945&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-316196918131&hsa_kw=maxxsouth%20broadband&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2r-hqq77jAMVX0T_AR2QYzhqEAAYASAAEgJtHfD_BwE

Burglary, Felony Possession, and Other Attala / Leake Arrests

Tuesday, September 22 by Staff Report

https://www.kicks96news.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/The-Carousel-House-landing-page-1.pdf

National Voter Registration Day Is Today

Tuesday, September 22 by Staff Report

National Voter Registration Day is today. You can register one of many ways including online, by mail or at your local Circuit Clerks office. The deadline to sign up to vote in this years election is October 5th. And that is only 12 days... Read More.

https://www.kicks96news.com/local/kicks-picks-make-your-selections-here-2/

Today In History, September 22

Tuesday, September 22 by Staff Report

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 22, the 266th day of 2020. There are 100 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves in rebel states should be free as of... Read More.

https://yourbigdeals.bigdealsmedia.net/item/71114/2-$10-ellis-farmers-mkt-cs-bbq

Carthage Mayor’s Youth Council Taking On New Members and Developing Projects

Tuesday, September 22 by Staff Report

Carthage Mayor's Youth Council applications are still being accepted. According to Sherry Leflore, "members are chosen through an interview process. A selection committee reviews applications, and some students are chosen for personal interviews." Interviews are conducted virtually or by telephone. All students who submit... Read More.

Leake: Free Covid-19 Testing for Teachers, School Staff, Nurses, and Childcare Facility Workers Today

Monday, September 21 by Staff Report

Free Covid-19 testing is available in Leake County today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days.Testing hours are noon to 7 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.

Gunn: Mississippi Legislators to Return by Early October

Monday, September 21 by Staff Report

Mississippi's Republican House speaker says legislators will probably return to the Capitol before Oct. 5. Philip Gunn says they will evaluate how the state is spending coronavirus relief money from the federal government. Mississippi allocated $300 million to aid small businesses that had to... Read More.

Some Ball Refund Checks Still Waiting

Monday, September 21 by Staff Report

Ball League refund checks are still available. According to Mayor Vivians some checks are still at city hall. This includes all refund checks for Lincoln Park Basketball as well as McMillian Park softball and baseball. Please call city hall to make pick up arrangements.... Read More.