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• Person Burned by Fireworks, Ambulance Sent

  04-07-2026 21:14 via breezynews.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–An ambulance was sent to Brantley St. in Kosciusko Friday night when someone reported that their son had been burned by fireworks.
  That call was just before 10 p.m.
  That person filed a complaint against another person claiming that person had shot them with the fireworks.
  The victim ended up going to the emergency room in Kosy by private vehicle.
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• Several Trees Down Friday Evening

  04-07-2026 20:55 via breezynews.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–At leastr two large trees were reported to have fallen, causing traffic trouble and a downed power line Friday in Attala County.
  The first was on Hwy. 35 north. As volunteer firefighters neared the scene about 7 p.m., a group of neighbors were helping get the tree out of the road. It had been blocking both lanes.
  One of the people who was helping remove the tree got their truck stuck, which meant one lane of traffic was still blocked.
  As that was being cleared up, about 7:
  
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• This summer’s ‘dead zone’ in the Gulf will be larger than average, but task force claims progress is being made 

  04-07-2026 15:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects a so-called “dead zone” roughly the size of New Jersey to develop in the Gulf of Mexico this summer.Also known as a hypoxic zone, a reference to the low-oxygen conditions that kill fish and marine life, this year’s measurement is expected to cover more than 7,000 square miles.  Although that forecast falls below the record size of n
  
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• Aggravated Domestic Violence and Petit Larceny in Leake and Carthage

  04-07-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  MAR’KIAH T BURKES, 24, of Carthage, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, No Insurance, Petit Larceny, False Pretense, CPD.  Bond $0, $438, $1,139.25, $0.
   ODELL FRAZIER, 53, of Carthage, DUI – 2nd, No Insurance, LCSO.  Bond $1,500, $500.
   JEREMIAH D HALL, 30, of Dallas, TX, Hold for Other Agency – Leake County Justice Court, LCSO.  Bond N/A.
   TYLER HAVARD, 28, of Forest, Bench Warrant – Leake County Justice Court, LCSO.  Bond
  
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• Sweet as Kickapoo Honey: Civil engineer finds harmony as a beekeeper 

  04-07-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  CLINTON – Mauricka McKenzie didn’t grow up imagining he’d become a beekeeper one day.By profession, he is a civil engineer and president of Cornerstone Engineering, LLC, in Clinton.“I love it so much out here,” Mauricka McKenzie said about his honey bees at Kickapoo Honey on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Clinton. “Sometimes, I just come out here, sit and talk to my bees.” Cred
  
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• More Storms, Heat Forecast for Sunday

  04-07-2026 07:46 via breezynews.com
  
  Severe storms continue to develop this evening.  Western Mississippi is under a Level-1 “marginal” risk for damaging winds.  And a Level-1 risk has been posted areawide for Sunday.
  More hot weather is expected Sunday but a heat advisory has not been posted.
  (Second map below shows severe weather outlook for Sunday)
    
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• Heat Advisory, Storms on This Fourth of July

  04-07-2026 07:46 via breezynews.com
  
  Most of Mississippi remains under a heat advisory until 8 pm.  Heat index readings between 105 and 110 degrees are forecast.  Some severe storms are developing in the heat.  Western Mississippi is under a Level-1 “marginal” risk for damaging winds through this evening.  And a Level-1 risk has been posted areawide for Sunday.
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• Heat Advisory Continues on This Fourth of July

  04-07-2026 07:46 via breezynews.com
  
  Most of Mississippi remains under a heat advisory until 8 pm.  Heat index readings between 105 and 110 degrees are forecast.The post Heat Advisory Continues on This Fourth of July appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Happening today: McCool to America 250 Independence Day Celebration

  04-07-2026 06:00 via breezynews.com
  
  The town of McCool will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a community-wide Independence Day event on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
  The “250 Years of America” celebration will feature an evening of food, vendors, live music, and fireworks, bringing residents together for a traditional small-town Fourth of July gathering.
  Vendors are scheduled to set up from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., offering food and shopping opportunities throughout the evening. The Firehouse Plates menu wi
  
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