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A Good Night’s Sleep in MS? Good Luck!
If your co-workers yawn a lot each morning, it really should come as no surprise. There's a study out that says Mississippi is the second-most sleep deprived state in the country. The website BetMGM commissioned a survey of 2,400 Americans and found that those... Read More.
Flu Rate Hits Highest Level of the Season
Mississippi's flu season is catching its second wind. The statewide flu rate is now at its highest level of the season. The Health Department, in its latest update for the week ending Jan. 25, said more than 1,100 patients in about 70 doctors' offices... Read More.
Husband Indicted for 1st Degree Murder in Shooting Death of Tracy Weaver
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, an Attala County Grand Jury returned multiple indictments involving cases from various agencies. Among these was the case of 46-year-old Tracy Weaver, who was shot and killed inside their home on August 28, 2023.
Mrs. Weaver's husband and former... Read More.
Betsy Rhodes of Louisville is the Queen of Hearts!
Congratulations to Betsy Rhodes of Louisville as she is our Kick's 96 "Burning Love" Valentine's Day winner! Betsy, (who was born in Memphis but raised in Mississippi is a big time Elvis Presley fan and has been to Graceland almost as many times as... Read More.
Carroll County human remains identified as missing Ole Miss student
The Oxford Police Department and the Carroll County Sheriff's Office have confirmed the human remains found Saturday, Feb. 1 are those of missing Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee.
In a statement released to media Wednesday afternoon, Oxford PD
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Carroll... Read More.
Brackets set for Leake Academy North State Tournament games
The stage is set for the Leake Academy girls and boys basketball teams 5A North State Tournament games.
The teams will both play in the tournament beginning Wednesday, Feb. 5 at East Rankin in Pelahatchie.
Starting off the tournament for Leake will be the girls team.... Read More.
Man pleads guilty to meth possession near Choctaw Indian Reservation
Jackson, Miss. –A Canton man pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine near the Choctaw Indian Reservation in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
Joe Santakeye Jones, 51, pled guilty on January 29, 2025, in U.S. District Court in Jackson.
Jones is scheduled... Read More.
Special Senate Election Set to Fill Vacancy
Candidates have less than three weeks to qualify for an open seat in the state Senate, representing Leake, Neshoba and Winston counties. Governor Reeves has set a special election in District 18 after former senator Jenifer Branning won a State Supreme Court race in... Read More.
Multiple Crashes and Disturbance Reported Monday in Leake
Leake County first responders were dispatched to several incidents on Monday, Feb. 3.
Deputies, EMS, and MHP were called to a two-vehicle crash just after 1 a.m. on Hwy 16 E near McAfee Rd. Multiple individuals were transported by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
A disturbance involving... Read More.
