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Some Rainfall Totals Exceed 10 Inches
The National Weather Service has released official four-day rainfall totals in the local area:Leake County (near Wiggins) 10.19 inchesLeake County (near Ofahoma) 9.91 inchesLeake County (near Walnut Grove) 8.99 inchesNeshoba County (near Philadelphia) 8.16 inchesNeshoba County (near Burnside) 8.05 inchesLeake County (Edinburg) 7.50 inches
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – Thursday, August 25
Before the Leake Academy Rebels take the field Friday night, you can hear a preview of the game during the SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show.
The SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursdays at 7:35 am and 3:35 pm.
The show will also be available... Read More.
Choctaw Fire and Rescue Announces Road Closures
Conehatta-Prospect Road at Andrew Fredrick Road is closed due to being washed out.Road 489 near Morrow Road is closed due to being washed out.Conehatta Lake Road close to Albo Stamper Road intersection has shoulder erosion, marked with cones. Please use caution when driving this... Read More.
First Responders in Leake Busy with Flood-Related Incidents All Morning
Leake County residents reported lots of flooding Wednesday morning as well as several fallen trees. First responders in the area were dispatched all over the county to assist with everything from wrecked vehicles and fallen trees to people trapped in their homes due to... Read More.
Chief Ben announces one-hour delayed start for tribal services
Chief Cyrus Ben has announced a one-hour delayed start Thursday for all non-essential tribal services.The delay is due to the severe flooding that impacted the area on Wednesday.An excerpt from the press release reads:"I am authorizing all non-essential Tribal Government offices, Tribal Schools and... Read More.
Some Flooding in Neshoba
Wednesday, 8/25/22 7:40 p.m. - Philadelphia Police reponed to the report of a red truck with someone standing on top in the water near Canal Place.9:14 p.m. - Philadelphia Police made a call about flooding near Hwy. 15 and a Road called Cooper Williams.11:31 p.m.... Read More.
Heavy Rain Could Interfere with Gator Season
PHOTO CREDIT: MDWFP More than 3500 hunters will be out in their boats starting Friday as Mississippi's alligator season gets underway. But just like last year, the weather could interfere with the hunt. 776 gators were harvested last season, down from a typical year because... Read More.
Updated with Flood Pictures – Local Schools & Offices CLOSED Due to Flooding
Due to flooded roads and the continued rain, the following offices and schools are closed. Refresh throughout the day for the latest information and additional closures and early releases.Leake Academy closed all dayWalnut Grove Public Library closed all day9:30 a.m. - Walnut Grove Mayor,... Read More.
Leake Academy cancels classes due to flooding
Leake Academy has cancelled classes for today (Wednesday) due to the weather.Several roads in the area are flooding and the rain is expected to continue throughout the day.Continue to monitor Kicks96news for weather updates.
Trees Down, Blocking Roads in Leake Wednesday Morning
On Wednesday at 3:36am, there was a report of a tree down blocking the whole road at the Coosa Road / Irwin Road intersectionAt 3:39am, there was a report of a tree down blocking the whole road on Tom Ward Road.At 3:58am, there was... Read More.
