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Teen Charged in Connection with Kosciusko High School Shooting Threat
A 17-year-old male has been charged in connection with the shooting threat made against Kosciusko High School last month.
According to authorities, the suspect was living in Gainesville, GA, but has prior connections to Kosciusko.
The FBI and Homeland Security assisted local law enforcement in... Read More.
Red Cross urges a test of your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks back this weekend
MISSISSIPPI, OCTOBER 30, 2025 — Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working.
“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying... Read More.
Audio – Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show – Thursday, October 30
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens recaps the game against Tri County and previews this week's game with Central Hinds.
The SouthGroup Insurance Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursday mornings at 7:35... Read More.
Mississippi Homeowners can apply for Safe Room Grants starting October 31
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is launching a statewide grant program to help homeowners install FEMA-compliant safe rooms, with applications opening Oct. 31, 2025, and closing Nov. 30, 2025.
Funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the initiative is available... Read More.
Happening today: USPS to Host Job Fair in Ackerman for Rural Carrier Positions
Ackerman, MS – The United States Postal Service (USPS) will hold a walk-in job fair on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Ackerman Post Office, located at 1030 W. Main St., Ackerman, MS.
The event targets immediate openings for... Read More.
Week 9 Kicks Picks Winner Announced
It’s time to announce this week's Kicks Picks winner! Our weekly winner will receive a gift certificate from The Junction.
Our Friday Night Food Spot winner this week is Jimmy Pickle of Carthage! Congratulations Mr. Pickle!
You could be the next winner! Be sure to... Read More.
Last Time: Paramedics Webb Roberts & Sam Pennell Interview Available on Podcast
Brian Montgomery - Special thanks to local paramedics Webb Roberts and Sam Pennell for joining me on the show to discuss what happened on that Monday October 13th, discussing the signs to look for and for sharing stories about Webb's surgery tomorrow morning, the... Read More.
