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Philadelphia’s “Tulu” Griffin to compete in Under Armour All-American Game

Thursday, September 19 by Staff Report

The Under Armour All-American Football Game is one of the most elite events for a high school football player to be invited to.Every year, the top 100 high school football players in the nation are selected by a committee to compete in the annual... Read More.

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Boswell Media’s “Cruisin for a Cure” returns for 3rd year

Thursday, September 19 by Staff Report

Beginning October 1, Boswell Media and the American Cancer Society will once again be “Cruisin for a Cure.”Cruisin for a Cure is a Boswell Media promotion to raise breast cancer awareness.The CFC vehicle is a pink 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV provided by Franks Chevrolet,... Read More.

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Leake County Libraries dial-a-story “The Spooky Cabin” read by Katie Mills

Thursday, September 19 by Staff Report

The new dial a story at the Leake County Libraries this week is “The Spooky Cabin” by Scott Albert. This week’s reader is Katie Mills. Katie is attending Mississippi State University and will finish in the Spring of 2020 with a degree in Interdisciplinary... Read More.

5th Annual South of the River Roux this Saturday in Walnut Grove

Thursday, September 19 by Staff Report

The Town of Walnut Grove’s South of the River Roux returns for a 5th year this weekend. Opening Ceremonies begin at 10 am on Roux Field, just off Highway 35.The South of the River Roux is a mixture of fun, food and music, with... Read More.

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The MAX’s September Concert Series features Boswell Media’s 2019 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year, Wayward Jones

Thursday, September 19 by Staff Report

Boswell Media’s 2019 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year, Wayward Jones, is the guest artist at The MAX in Meridian for the September Brown Bag concert on Thursday, September 19 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.A duo, Bicycle and Amanda Jones have been writing and... Read More.

Neshoba County Schools aiming higher

Thursday, September 19 by Staff Report

The Mississippi Department of Education released the latest performance accountability results for school districts this week."It’s the first time that the district has ever had B rating back-to-back without a waiver from the MDE (Mississippi Department Education). That's something we are excited about and... Read More.

High school football schedule – Friday, September 20

Thursday, September 19 by Staff Report

Local area high school football games for September 20:Attala County:Kosciusko at Choctaw County West Tallahatchie at Ethel Loyd Star at McAdamsChoctaw County:French Camp at Tupelo Christian PrepHolmes County:Indianola Academy at Central Holmes Memphis at Holmes County CentralLeake County:Starkville... Read More.

Kicks Picks – Make your picks now!

Thursday, September 19 by Staff Report

Boswell Media's Kicks Picks is back for its 16th season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com.Make your picks each week for the best high school and college football games in the state. If you get the most right, then you’re a winner.The winner each week receives... Read More.

Area High School Students Invited to ECCC’s Be Our Guest Night Sept. 19

Thursday, September 19 by Staff Report

The Newton County High School Cougar Pride Marching Band and Blue Stars Dance Team will perform and one lucky student will get a chance to win an Achievement Recognition Scholarship for the fall 2020 semester as East Central Community College hosts its annual “Be... Read More.

Philadelphia reconstructing damaged veterans memorial

Thursday, September 19 by Staff Report

Several areas of Philadelphia were devastated when two tornadoes blew through town five months ago, including the veteran's memorial monument at Dewitt-Deweese Park, outside the Neshoba County-Philadelphia Public Library. After a local veteran brought it to the city's attention, reconstruction plans for the monument... Read More.

Hunters bagged 918 alligators on Mississippi public waters

Wednesday, September 18 by Staff Report

Mississippi's alligator program coordinator says great weather, high water and increasing expertise made for a good alligator season in public waters.Ricky Flynt of the state Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks says hunters took 918 alligators from public waters this year. That's 153 more... Read More.

Neshoba County General Hospital Masquerade Relay for Life Fundraiser

Wednesday, September 18 by Staff Report

Neshoba County General Hospital Masquerade. Experience the Frenzy! Relay for Life Fundraiser. $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale, Thursday September 19 (7am - 6 pm) & Friday, September 20, 7am - 2pm. Pear View Cafe.