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• Trial wraps in Jackson’s fight with state over airport

  01-07-2026 23:48 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Closing arguments in a decade-long case between the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and the state of Mississippi wrapped Wednesday. The case started in 2016 over a new law passed by the Legislature and signed by then-Gov. Phil Bryant to abolish the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and replace it with a regional authority. The parties squared off for the last week-and-a-half in a federal bench trial, meaning no jury, before U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves. Reeves said that he
  
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• Trump approves $11M disaster declaration for Mississippi for May tornado recovery

  01-07-2026 22:32 via mississippitoday.org
  
  President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced on social media the approval of $11 million for recovery from tornadoes and severe weather that hit south Mississippi on May 6 and 7. The news came in response to Gov. Tate Reeves’ request on May 19 for a federal disaster declaration.The storms destroyed 88 homes, damaged 425 others, and injured 26 people in Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties. The National Weather Service reported seven tornadoes hit the state on May 6. On
  
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• Crooked Letter Sports: We’ve got World Cup (and golf) fever | Ep. 303

  01-07-2026 21:21 via mississippitoday.org
  
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• State gives K–12 teachers earlier access to money for classroom supplies

  01-07-2026 20:27 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  As the first day of school inches closer, Mississippi education officials are making it easier for K-12 teachers to access the money the state gives teachers to set up their classrooms.The Education Enhancement Fund, or EEF, procurement card program, which was established in 2012, gives every teacher $748 — around $25 million in total — to buy supplies for their classrooms. However, a report relea
  
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• USM’s Scott Berry is selected for American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame

  01-07-2026 19:18 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Scott Berry, the winningest baseball coach in Southern Miss baseball history, has been selected for induction into the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.Ceremonies will be held at the annual ABCA Convention on Jan. 8 in Chicago.Berry spent 23 years at Southern Miss, including the last 14 seasons as head coach. He produced 528 victories, nine NCAA Tournament appearances, two NCAA Super Regional berths and ende
  
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• Immigration arrests disrupt lives and businesses in Oxford

  01-07-2026 17:18 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  OXFORD – After a wave of immigration enforcement arrests in and around Oxford in the first two weeks of June, immigrant communities faced a void of information from authorities as they confronted the emergencies and disruptions to lives, families and businesses caused by the detentions.The lack of transparency from authorities is “the first symptom of a huge problem,” said Mauricio Calvo, preside
  
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• Former Kosciusko Coach Bill Ward Inducted into National Hall of Fame

  01-07-2026 15:55 via breezynews.com
  
  A former Kosciusko Whippets coach has officially been inducted into one of the highest honors in high school athletics.
  Bill Ward was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Tuesday night in Coralville, Iowa. The recognition celebrates his decades of leadership, success, and lasting impact on student-athletes in Mississippi and beyond.
  Ward, a native of Ackerman, spent more than 30 years coaching football, girls basketball,
  
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• Aggravated Domestic Violence, Disorderly Conduct, and DUIs in Carthage and Leake County

  01-07-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  KENNETH BELL, 50, of Walnut Grove, DUI – 1st, No Insurance, Driving on Wrong Side, MHP.  Bond $1,000, $500, $500.
   ELIZABETH D CHAMBLEE, 22, of Walnut Grove, Seatbelt Violation, DUI – 2nd, No Driver’s License, No Insurance, MHP.  Bond $500, $1,500, $500, $500.
   CYNTHIA B GILBERT, 27, of Lena, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, Hold for Other Agency, CPD.  Bond $0, N/A.
   JOI HARRIS, 43, of Carthage, Disorderly Conduct – Failure to
  
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• Pearl River Resort Announces Cancellation of July 3 Clint Black Concert

  01-07-2026 12:37 via breezynews.com
  
  The upcoming Clint Black concert scheduled for July 3 at the Silver Star Convention Center at Pearl River Resort has been canceled due to a medical emergency involving the performer.
  In a statement released by country music artist Clint Black, he confirmed he was hospitalized on Sunday with infected tonsils requiring emergency intravenous antibiotic treatment. Black said he is recovering well, expects a full recovery, and is anticipated to be discharged later this week.
  He and his management tea
  
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• Community Invited to Kosciusko Blood Drive Thursday as Blood Supply Runs Critically Low

  01-07-2026 10:26 via breezynews.com
  
  Mississippi Blood Services is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves as the state’s blood supply has reached critically low levels, with an immediate need for donors of all blood types—especially A, B and O.
  Local residents will have an opportunity to help during a community blood drive at Attala County Bank in Kosciusko on Wednesday, July 2, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
  As a thank-you, presenting donors at participating community blood drives will receive a Save Our Summer T-sh
  
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• Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday Set for July 10–12

  01-07-2026 07:00 via breezynews.com
  
  The Mississippi Department of Revenue is reminding residents that the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday—often referred to as Tax Free Weekend—will take place Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 2026.
  During the three-day period, shoppers will not pay state sales tax on qualifying clothing, footwear, and school supplies, as long as each individual item is priced under $100.
  The holiday is designed to help families save money on back-to-school shopping, with the exemption app
  
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