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Fire Danger Increasing This Weekend
A combination of breezy conditions and low humidity could lead to wildfires getting out of control this weekend. The National Weather Service says extra caution is advised with any open burning.
Local firefighter graduates Mississippi State Fire Academy
The Mississippi State Fire Academy provided Kicks 96 News with the following press release regarding Philadelphia, MS firefighter, Britt Baker's Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 graduation.
JACKSON, Miss.- Firefighter Britt Baker of the Philadelphia Fire Department is making a difference and has graduated Class 207 from... Read More.
Kemper County men sentenced to over 20 Years in prison on methamphetamine convictions
Jackson, Mississippi – Two Kemper County men were each sentenced to over 20 years in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine.
Donovan Sherill Bourrage, 45, was sentenced to 324 months in federal prison and Orlando Bourrage,... Read More.
Disturbance turned shooting Tuesday night in Leake
Two people were taken to the hospital on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 after being shot at a residence on Hwy 429 in an area between Harkins Rd. and Red Dog Rd.
Leake County Deputies were dispatched to the home at approximately 9:14... Read More.
Efforts Underway to Expand Broadband Service
An internet provider may claim it offers high-speed service. But if your devices are constantly buffering, you may not be getting the kind of broadband you’re paying for. And many households in this part of central Mississippi don't have ANY broadband access. But that... Read More.
Basic First Aid Class offered by Reformation Fire Department
Reformation Fire Department will host a basic first aid class on Saturday March 9 beginning at 9 AM.
All departments and the public is invited to attend.
Reformation Fire Department is located at 3800 Reformation Rd., Carthage, MS.
Multiple shootings Monday in Philadelphia
Two shootings were reported in Philadelphia, MS on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, one on Valley View Dr. and another on Lewis Ave.
At 12:45 p.m., one male was struck in the foot on Valley View Dr. and was taken to Neshoba General Hospital by a... Read More.
54th annual Natchez Trace Festival set for April 26-27
The 54th Annual Natchez Trace Festival is returning to Historic Downtown Kosciusko the last weekend in April.
This year's event will be held Friday, April 26 - Saturday, April 27.
The annual event features artists and craftsmen from across the southeastern United States. Additional activities include... Read More.
