Stories tagged with: State
Central Mississippi Gas Prices Generally Lower Than State Average
CARTHAGE, Miss.--Mississippi's average price for gas was $2.94 per gallon Tuesday morning, said Gasbuddy.com, which tracks gas prices across the country in real time. While Mississippi has the lowest gas average in the country, Kosciusko's prices have been several cents above that average.Tuesday morning... Read More.
Kosciusko’s Zenovia Woolie Receives Spirit Award at Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals
Kosciusko's Zenovia Woolie along with 28 other young ladies from the state of Mississippi recently participated in the Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals in Meridian, MS.Miss Woolie, who attends Kosciusko High School, received the Spirit Award and $1,000 in college scholarships. The... Read More.
New state laws on school funding, inheritance and alcohol go into effect today
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is enacting several new laws, including one that says sign language courses may replace foreign language courses for students to earn credit toward high school graduation.
A look at some of the other new laws taking effect on July 1:Medicaid... Read More.
Carthage native Victoria Vivians joins MS State women’s basketball staff
STARKVILLE– Mississippi State head women's basketball coach Sam Purcell finalized his staff ahead of the 2024-25 season with the addition of Bulldog great Victoria Vivians in an Assistant Coach/Director of Scouting role on Monday.
Currently playing for the WNBA's Seattle Storm, Vivians will... Read More.
Two Choctaw Fire Department Firefighters to Graduate from Mississippi State Fire Academy Today
Jackson, Miss.--Firefighter Class 209 of the Mississippi State Fire Academy is making a difference and twenty-four (24) members will graduate from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson, MS.Graduation will be held... Read More.
What to expect in Tuesday’s presidential and state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has his hopes set that Republican voters in Mississippi and three other states will push him over the top Tuesday night in his quest to clinch his party’s presidential nomination for the third election in a row.Further... Read More.
Local firefighter graduates Mississippi State Fire Academy
The Mississippi State Fire Academy provided Kicks 96 News with the following press release regarding Philadelphia, MS firefighter, Britt Baker's Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 graduation.JACKSON, Miss.- Firefighter Britt Baker of the Philadelphia Fire Department is making a difference and has graduated Class 207 from... Read More.
Leake Academy Basketball Season Ends at 5A State Tournament
The Leake Academy varsity basketball season came to an end tonight in the opening round of the State 5A Tournament being played at Copiah Academy in Gallman. The # 4 seed Lady Rebels played the #1 seed Lady Pioneers of Parklane Academy. The Lady... Read More.
5A State Tournament brackets set for Rebels and Lady Rebels
The brackets are set for the Leake Academy Rebels and Lady Rebels games in the 5A State Tournament.
Both teams will play Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the tournament being hosted by Copiah Academy in Gallman.
The Lady Rebels will play at 6:30 against No. 1 seed... Read More.
