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Breaking and Entering and a Pair of Issues on Holland Ave. in Neshoba
Thursday, 8/25/22
10:29 a.m. - Philadelphia Police were sent to a possible breaking and entering at a home on W Main Street.
10:57 a.m. - Philadelphia Police responded to a truck that, while being stopped by another officer, had one of its load of logs hit... Read More.
Inmate Convicted in Leake County Captured After Escaping State Prison
A man serving a seven-year sentence for aggravated assault in Leake County got a few hours of unauthorized freedom Thursday. Shunekndrick Huffman, 20, escaped from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County but was captured about two miles away, hiding in a dumpster... Read More.
Leake Deputies Called to a Rescue and a Disturbance
Thursday, August 25, 2022
5:42 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call from a residence on Hwy 487 West in the Lena area asking for help getting out of a flooded home.
11:41 a.m. – Leake Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Risher... Read More.
Pleasant Hill Road Bridges Closed in Leake County
Kicks96 News has received word from Leake County Administrator, Corey Wooten about two bridges that are closed on Pleasant Hill Rd.
District 4 Supervisor, Larry Sims advised Wooten that the bridges, one located just past Tuscolameta Hunting Club and one located just before Cedar Grove... Read More.
Mostly Minor River Flooding Occurring But Jackson Could See Major Event
This week's heavy rain has triggered river flood warnings across the area but mostly minor flooding is occurring. Tuscolameta Creek near Walnut Grove has crested at a moderate flood stage, about seven and a half feet above flood stage. But the Pearl River at... Read More.
Family Law Legal Clinics set for September
The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project is holding free law legal clinics in the month of September.
These clinics are designed to assist low income residents with limited, uncontested family law matters.
At these clinics, qualified candidates are able to meet with an attorney for free.
All applicants... Read More.
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 inches
Leake County (near Ofahoma) 9.91 inches
Leake County (near Walnut Grove) 8.99 inches
Neshoba County (near Philadelphia) 8.16 inches
Neshoba County (near Burnside) 8.05 inches
Leake 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.
