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Neshoba County Detention Center Toy Drive Ministry
The Neshoba County Detention Center recently received an abundance of toys to support their annual toy drive.
The toy drive is an annual ministry that helps maintain the family connection between children at home and incarcerated parents. The event allows inmates to give their children... Read More.
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.
Several crashes, trespassers, and more Tuesday in Leake
Carthage Police responded to reports of an intoxicated person at Belhaven Apartments on S Valley St just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19th.
Officers were asked to remove an unwanted person from a residence on Alena Dr. at 5:18 a.m.
At 7 a.m., Leake County... Read More.
Groundbreaking Held for New Choctaw Central Middle/High School Campus
The following press release was sent to Kicks 96 News by Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Click here for a fact sheet on this project.
CHOCTAW, Miss. – (December 18, 2023) – The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians held a groundbreaking for the new... 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.
Kosciusko Police searching for female who made off with thousands of dollars worth of Walmart merchandise
Kosciusko Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the female pictured above who is wanted in connection with a recent theft that occurred at Walmart.
On Saturday, December 16th at around 6 a.m., the female pictured above entered Walmart on Veterans Memorial Dr.... Read More.
Kicks Picks Season Winner Announced
Another exciting and competitive season of Kicks Picks has come to an end, and now it is time to announce our grand prize winner for this year.
Bruce Terrell of Union wins the grand prize of a Bayou Classic Ceramic Grill presented by Ozark... 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.
