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Leake and Neshoba Among Counties Getting FEMA Assistance for June Tornadoes
Leake, Neshoba and 14 other counties will get federal assistance in covering the cost of debris removal following tornadoes in June. The White House has approved Mississippi's request for public assistance for those counties and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The Mississippi Emergency... Read More.
Counties Approved for SBA Assistance After July Storms/Floods
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved Governor Tate Reeves’ request for assistance for homeowners and businesses affected by severe storms and flash flooding in Winston County on July 13, 2023. Many within Winston County, have experienced economic losses due to flooding. “These low-interest loans... Read More.
Phone store theft Friday in Philly, police searching for suspects
Philadelphia Police are investigating a break-in that occurred at Cricket Wireless in the early morning hours of Friday, August 11, 2023.
Officers responded to an alarm call at approximately 4 a.m. at the business and noticed that a glass door was broken.
Philadelphia Police Chief, Eric... Read More.
Multiple Crashes, Cows in the Road, and more Wednesday in Leake
Leake County Deputies, MS Hwy Patrol, and Barnes Volunteers responded to a call reporting a one-vehicle crash on Hwy 25 near County Line Rd. where a vehicle struck a deer just after 1 p.m on Wednesday, August 9th. No injuries were reported.
Leake County Deputies,... Read More.
Carthage Fire Department is hiring full time certified firefighter
The City of Carthage is now accepting applications for a a full time certified firefighter.
All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or GED and must have a valid driver's license.
For more information, contact Carthage Fire... Read More.
Sample Ballot for August Primary Elections in Leake County
Kicks96 News has been provided with a sample ballot for this year’s Democratic and Republican primary elections in Leake County.
Local races on the ballots include sheriff, supervisors, tax collector, and coroner.
State races for governor, lt. governor, senator, and representative are also on the ballots.
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List: Qualified candidates for 2023 State elected offices
A list of candidates that have qualified to run for State of Mississippi offices in the 2023 election…
