Attala
Heat Advisory for Central Mississippi
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--It's going to be sunny and hot with almost no chance for relief from rain this afternoon. A heat advisory is in effect for central Mississippi."Heat indices will be right around 105 to below 110," said David Cox, a forecaster with the National... Read More.
Why Gas Prices May Be Dropping Soon
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Mississippi gas prices on average now almost 40 cents below the national average. The national average is $3.15 per gallon. The Mississippi average is $2.76."So, good news for motorists, expect prices to continue falling this week," said Patrick DeHaan, chief of petroleum analysis... Read More.
Two People in the Hospital After Using Ivermectin, More Coronavirus Cases
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--At least two people in Mississippi have been put in the hospital using Ivermectin meant for animals, according to the Poison Control Center."I think some people are trying to use it as a preventative, which I think is kind of crazy. Please don't... Read More.
Thompson to Reeves: It’s Time for a Mask Mandate
STATE WIDE--Gov. Tate Reeves has repeatedly said that he will not issue a blanket, state-wide mask mandate. Rep. Bennie Thompson is urging him to go back on that.Thompson, who represents Attala, Leake and Holmes counties and the Delta in Washington, said on Twitter that... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 1 Winner Announced!
Kicks Picks Presented by Byars Furniture of Philadelphia started back on August 16th and, Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner!!The winner for Kicks Picks 2021 Week 1 is Johnny Stuart of Philadelphia who got 14 out of 15 correct! Mr. Stuart wins a... Read More.
Ivermectin to Prevent COVID? No, Says the Miss. Dept. of Health
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--You might've read on the internet or seen on Facebook some recommendations that you take Ivermectin to prevent coronavirus or cure it. The state Dept. of health says that's a bad idea."When you talk about an Ivermectin medication for a horse or a... Read More.
Fines, Prison Time Now Possible for Refusing to Isolate
STATE WIDE--You could now face a fine of up to $500 or six months in prison if you test positive for COVID-19 and do not isolate in your house for 10 days. State health officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs made that possible with a mandate... Read More.
Guest: The Infrastructure Bill May Be Too Expensive
WASHINGTON--Congressman Michael Guest has serious concerns about the infrastructure bill that's already been passed by the U.S. Senate and now must be considered by the House. He said in an interview with Kicks96 Thursday, that the bill is not totally paid for, and will... Read More.
Reeves Won’t Shut Down Schools or Require Masks
STATE WIDE--Gov. Tate Reeves stressed during a news conference Thursday that he doesn't believe it's his job as governor to make blanket decisions for school districts across the state. He said he believes shutting down all schools because of coronavirus is a mistake."I'm not,... Read More.
Neshoba General to host vaccine event at Neshoba Coliseum – Wednesday, August 25
Neshoba General Hospital & Nursing home is hosting a FREE vaccine event.The event will be held at the Neshoba County Coliseum on Wednesday, August 25th from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Anyone that is eligible to receive the vaccine is encouraged to participate. The... Read More.
