Several acres in flames despite Leake County burn ban

Several acres on Crowder Creek Rd. burned today despite the current burn ban that Leake County is under. Just after 10 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023, the Carthage Fire Department, Leake County Correctional Volunteers, and other volunteers were called to an out-of-control grass fire... Read More.
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New Initiatives Would Mean More Money for Local Hospitals

A new plan to reimburse Mississippi hospitals for treating Medicaid patients would pump hundreds of thousands of extra dollars into local medical facilities-- and would mean millions more for some hospitals.  Figures that Governor Reeves' office has released show that Baptist Medical Center-Attala would... Read More.
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Prayer Meeting to be held for local Make-a-Wish child

A prayer meeting will be held at Bishop Park in Sebastopol for local Make-A-Wish child, Matthew O'Neal. Matthew was born with Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and has had multiple open heart surgeries. Everyone is invited to attend and this prayer meeting for Matthew on Tuesday,... Read More.
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Trace Named “Hidden Gem” for Fall Foliage

It won't be long before we start seeing some nice fall foliage in Mississippi.  And a survey done by a company which makes photo books has identified the Natchez Trace as this state's number-1 "hidden gem" when it comes to viewing colorful leaves.  People... Read More.
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Orchestra President Previews Kosy Concert

A big concert for a small town.  The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs in Kosciusko Thursday night. "We feel it's very, very important to expose as many people as we can to the joy of music and experiencing the music, live music, high quality live music... Read More.
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Leake County MSU Extension Service Upcoming Events

The Leake County MSU Extension Office has several upcoming events and activities. A Visual Arts Workshop is held monthly and will meet at the extension office on Thursday, September 21st at 3:30 p.m. There is a $3.00 fee per person to participate. Please call 601-267-8036... Read More.
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Burn Ban Issued in Leake County

Carthage Fire Chief, Lonzo Jones tells Kicks 96 News that the Leake County Board of Supervisors has issued a burn ban that begins today, Monday, September 18th and expires Monday, October 16th.  If deemed necessary, the expiration date may be extended. No burn permits will... Read More.
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