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Leake County’s annual Oktoberfest celebration is set for this Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McMillan Park on Highway 16 East.The event will feature a pickleball tournament, petting zoo, local vendors, and food trucks offering a variety of treats and... Read More.
On this week's edition of the Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show - Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens recaps the game against Oak Hill and previews this week's game with Riverfield. The SouthGroup Insurance Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursday mornings at 7:35 am.
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The National Weather Service has trimmed its Level-2 "slight" risk of severe storms on Saturday to now include only a small area along the Mississippi River from Greenville north. At the same time, more of the state is now under a Level-1 "marginal" risk... Read More.
A 61-year-old Neshoba County woman was arrested Tuesday, October 14, and charged with arson and disorderly conduct after admitting to setting fire to a vacant property on County Road 402.Authorities say Caroline Carter told them she was “tired of seeing the house,” which was... Read More.
People eager to get a family member out of jail are becoming victims of a scam involving someone impersonating a law enforcement officer who calls asking for money for the inmate’s bond or to get them into a pre-trial diversion program or maybe to... Read More.
A shooting was reported in Leake County Monday evening around 7:20 p.m. on Hwy 487.A person in a truck allegedly fired two shots at another vehicle while traveling on the highway.Because the incident occurred on the highway, Mississippi Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.Deputies,... Read More.
The Philadelphia Country Club will host the Jack & Sally Couples Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 18 at 1 p.m.The entry is $160 per couple, and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Click here for more details.The event is... Read More.
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public after scammers once again used their name to deceive a local resident out of $5,000.Authorities stress that the Sheriff’s Office will never request payment over the phone or ask anyone to buy gift cards or... Read More.
Just after 6 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025 a sedan struck a golf cart that was reportedly crossing Hwy 16 E near Domino’s in Carthage.A Carthage Police Officer arrived on the scene shortly after the crash and reported that the person on the... Read More.
A family picnic was held on Saturday, October 11, for former U.S. Motors employees.The event was hosted by Willie Horne, Steven “Smiley” McMillon, and Lee WinsteadA crowd of more than 70 people attended, giving past coworkers a chance to reconnect and reminisce.
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--The fire that began last Saturday afternoon and burned into Sunday in the north part of the county, is being blamed on equipment use during dry conditions, said the Mississippi Forestry Commission.In a post on their Facebook page, the Commission said the fire... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson announced that three deputies—DEQ Deputy Dustan Sanders, Lt. Josh Pinkard, and Investigator James Bradley—have been re-sworn to continue serving with the FBI Safe Trails Task Force.The trio has worked with the task force for nearly two years, strengthening... Read More.
Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em “Kicks Picks” is back for its 22nd 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.
More than $28,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish Mississippi at the Boswell Media Make-A-Wish Radiothons.All money raised will go directly toward granting wishes for critically ill children in Central Mississippi.
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 DJ Ingram of Carthage! Congratulations DJ!!You could be the next winner! Be sure to submit... Read More.
Highlights from the Leake Academy Rebels' 41-14 win over Oak Hill from Oct. 10, 2025.
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