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First Baptist Church Kosciusko to host Men’s Night Featuring Hayden Alabama Podcast
The Men’s Ministry at First Baptist Church of Kosciusko will host a community Men’s Night event later this month featuring the hosts of the Hayden Alabama Podcast.
The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, beginning with a meal at 5:00 p.m. in the church... Read More.
Tribe Announces the Passing of Bogue Homa Councilwoman Berdie Steve
CHOCTAW, Miss. – (March 9, 2026) It is with profound sadness that the Tribe announces the passing of current Bogue Homa Councilwoman Berdie M. Steve on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Councilwoman Steve passed away at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi surrounded... Read More.
Flu Season May Be Winding Down in MS
Has Mississippi’s flu season peaked for the last time? Maybe. One thing’s for sure, flu cases, at least for now, continue their downward trend, dropping significantly for the second week in a row. The Health Department's latest numbers, for the week ending February 28th,... Read More.
Another Day, Another Gas Price Increase
Another nickel for a gallon of gas. That’s how much the average price at the pumps has gone up in the last 24 hours. AAA says the statewide average is now $3.16, the highest since October of 2023. The auto club says prices have... Read More.
Leake Academy Dominates 2026 MAIS Class AAA Basketball Honors
Leading the way were a pair of standout siblings. Samuel Prince was named the MAIS Class AAA Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year, while Sarah Prince earned Class AAA Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year, giving Leake Academy a rare sweep of the top... Read More.
No Surprises in Mississippi’s Primaries
Easy wins for three members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation in Tuesday's primaries. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith got about 81 per cent of the vote in defeating her Republican challenger, Sarah Adlakha. She’ll face Democrat Scott Colom in November. Colom won his party’s nomination beating two... Read More.
It’s Day 12 of the Gas Price Spike
Gas prices continue to climb in Mississippi. AAA says the average price statewide is up 7 cents this morning, now at $3.115. We're paying 57-cents more for gas after 12 straight days of rising prices.
TRIAD/Senior Citizens Day Set for March 12 in Carthage
The Leake County Sheriff's Office's annual TRIAD/Senior Citizens Day is set for Thursday, March 12 at Leake Central Elementary School. Doors open at 9 a.m.
The event is for the senior adults of Leake County and the surrounding area. There will be a meal provided,... Read More.
