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Audio – Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show – Thursday, October 1
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens previews this week's game against Canton Academy.
The SouthGroup Insurance Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursday mornings at 7:35 am.
Gas Prices in MS Starting to Fall
After reaching their highest level since May, gas prices in Mississippi are beginning to come down. AAA says the statewide average has dropped about four and a half cents since peaking at $4.01 on Saturday. Locally, only four counties are averaging below $4-- Neshoba... Read More.
Light It. Lock It. Secure It: LCSO Encourages Nightly Security Routine
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to adopt a simple nightly security routine aimed at reducing crimes of opportunity.
The LCSO suggests taking a few minutes around 9 p.m. each evening to secure vehicles and property before turning in for the night.
The routine... Read More.
Firefighters from Attala and Philadelphia Graduate State Fire Academy
Two young men will graduate the Mississippi State Fire Academy on Thursday, Oct. 1 and are serving our communities at their local fire departments. Kristopher Keshon Brown of the Attala County Fire Department and John Cutrer of the Philadelphia Fire Department have both completed... Read More.
Leake County Lt. Joshua Pinkard Makes History at FBI National Academy
Leake County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Joshua Pinkard graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on September 17, becoming the first member of the Leake County Sheriff’s Office to attend the prestigious program.
Pinkard was among 265 law enforcement officers who graduated as part... Read More.
Charges Upgraded in Deadly Boat Crash
Nelson Jimenez
Nathan Rhinewalt
Additional charges have been filed against a Carthage man and another from Lena in connection with the boat collision on the Barnett Reservoir that killed a woman earlier this month and sent four other people to the hospital. Nelson Jimenez and Nathan... Read More.
UPDATE: Kosciusko Teen has Been Found Safe
UPDATE: FOUND SAFE!
Kosciusko Police are asking for your help locating a 15-year-old runaway juvenile.
Trentaeveus Simmons, 15, was last seen Tuesday morning, September 29, wearing a black hoodie and black jogging pants.
Anyone who sees Simmons or with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 5 Winner is… Chris Marble of Carthage!
This week of Kicks Picks was a close one with several pickers scoring well. Our top score this week belongs to Chris Marble of Carthage.
Congratulations Chris, you are the winner of our weekly Friday Night Food Spot Prize, a $15 gift card to Sonic!
You,... Read More.
