More Monkeypox in MS, Vaccine Offered to Those at High Risk

Mississippians at risk of getting monkeypox are being offered vaccinations at county health departments.  The state has now recorded 11 monkeypox cases and health officials expect that number to continue climbing.  Initially, the vaccine was offered only to those in close contact with infected... Read More.
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Rankin Prison Building Inmate Church

They’re breaking ground Friday morning for a new church at the state prison in Rankin County.   The 6,400-square-foot interfaith chapel at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility will be able to hold religious services for up to 300 inmates at a time.   The chapel is being... Read More.
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Several area football players named to preseason watchlist

Several local area football players have been named to a preseason watchlist for the upcoming season. The list was compiled by Brandon Shileds from Mississippi Gridiron/Capital Sports. Leake Academy leads the way with four players on the list. Rebel players earning honors are QB Rhett Atkison, wide... Read More.
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A Tale of Two Cities– About Gas Prices

It takes only about an hour and a half to drive from Kosciusko to Batesville.  But the two communities are far apart when it comes to gas prices. Attala County has some of the highest prices in Mississippi while Panola County continues to enjoy the... Read More.
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Fort Barfoot Closer to Becoming a Reality

A Congressional commission says it would cost about $323,000 to rename a Virginia Army post for a World War Two Medal of Honor recipient from Leake County.   The Naming Commission, in its final report, is estimating the expense of rebranding Fort Pickett to honor... Read More.
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Woman with an axe to grind in Leake County

Monday, August 10, 2022 8:00 a.m. – A resident on Hwy 488 requested an officer for a report on deliberately damaged property. 9:51 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call that reported a female wielding an axe was chasing a male on Nollie Road near... Read More.
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Kicks Picks is Back! Learn about the rules and prizes

Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em “Kicks Picks” is back for its 19th season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com. Make your picks each week for the best high school and college football games in the state. If you get the most right, then you’re a winner. The... Read More.
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Updated – A False Alarm and Disturbances in Leake

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 9:00 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence on HWY 25 North near Settlemire Circle. 9:27 a.m. – Ofahoma Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a residence on... Read More.
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SBA Takes Loan Applications for Holmes Disaster

The Small Business Administration is taking applications for low-interest disaster loans from local residents and businesses affected by the storms which hit Holmes County on March 22.   SBA Public Affairs Specialist Dorris Evans says the disaster outreach center which opened in Durant last week... Read More.
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