Author: Staff Report
Neshoba Central’s Schoolar to be named head coach at Pearl
Kicks96 News has learned that Neshoba Central's Patrick Schoolar is set to be named the new head football coach at Pearl High School.
Schoolar was hired at Neshoba Central in February of 2016.
In 8 seasons with the Rockets, he amassed a record of 65-35. Under... Read More.
MDOT suspends work, offers tips for holiday travel
JACKSON, MISS. – ‘Tis the season for holiday travel. With more vehicles on the highways, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to help keep your holidays merry and bright by limiting travel delays caused by highway construction and offer a few holiday travel tips.
MDOT... Read More.
Department of Public Safety announces executive staff changes
JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner Sean Tindell has announced changes to his executive staff that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Chad Williams has been named Chief Legal Counsel. Williams is replacing Mac May, who has served in this role at the Mississippi Department of... Read More.
Neshoba County man pleads guilty to meth charges
Jackson, Miss. – A Neshoba County man pleaded guilty to possessing over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
According to court documents, on April 28, 2022, Darrell E. McBeath, 38, distributed over 50 grams of methamphetamine near the Pearl River Community of the... Read More.
Leake Academy Splits Doubleheader Basketball with East Rankin
The Leake Academy varsity basketball teams traveled to Pelahatchie tonight to play the Patriots of East Rankin Academy. The Lady Rebels were first on the hardwood playing the Lady Patriots and would fall short to East Rankin by 6 points, 68-62. The Lady Rebels... Read More.
Photos: Several Leake Central football players earn post season honors
Several Leake Central Gators have been named to the 2023 Region 4-4A All-District football team.
Video: Grinch caught stealing Christmas in Leake County
That mean Mr. Grinch was recently caught stealing Christmas in Leake County.
That Main Street Chamber of Leake County shared this exclusive video with Kicks96news.
It shows the Grinch being apprehended by Carthage police, Leake County deputies, and Walnut Grove PD.
You can help save Christmas by... Read More.
Federal funding still aiding local governments and homeowners for June tornadoes
MADISON, Miss. Six months after the June 14-19 severe storms and tornadoes in Mississippi, federal support is assisting homeowners, renters, businesses and local governments with recovery.More than $6 million in federal support has been approved by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)... Read More.
