• Made in America: The products of US prison labor are all around us

    Made in America: The products of US prison labor are all around us
    Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story.
    I spent last summer scouring the South for the products of prison labor in a strange scavenger hunt across small-town America.A freshman’s dorm mattress at Mississippi State University. A Georgia Medicaid patient’s eyeglasses. The goalpost padding at Bauxite High School in Arkansas. The burn ban flag at the Boerne Fire Department in Texas Hill Country.All of them were made by people incarcerated in Ame
  • DUIs, Malicious Mischief, and Felony Drug Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

    DUIs, Malicious Mischief, and Felony Drug Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County
    SKYLER MILES BEN, 19, of Philadelphia, Contempt of Court, NCSO.  Bond $0.
     BEN COOPER, 44, of Philadelphia, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, PPD.  Bond N/A, N/A, $1,500, $800 $1,000.
     NEQUITA LACHELLE FARMER, 28, of Philadelphia, DUI – 1st, Speeding, No Insurance, MHP.  Bond $1,500, $300, $800.
     JOHN THOMAS HARVEY, 4
  • Tales of Donald Trump’s involvement in the World Cup and Two Mississippi Museums

    Tales of Donald Trump’s involvement in the World Cup and Two Mississippi Museums
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    President Donald Trump’s insistence on interfering in the World Cup’s officiating and disciplinary actions and then bragging about his involvement conjure memories of how he horned in on the opening of the Two Mississippi Museums in 2017.Believe it or not, the president tends to want to make himself the center of attention regardless of his actual involvement. The World Cup and Two Mississippi Museums
  • KPD Investigating Two Stolen Vehicle Incidents This Weekend

    KPD Investigating Two Stolen Vehicle Incidents This Weekend
    Kosciusko Police are investigating a pair of vehicle thefts reported over the weekend.
    Authorities say one vehicle was stolen early Saturday morning from Gilliland Street, and a second vehicle was reported stolen early Sunday morning from South Natchez Street.
    Police are encouraging residents to remain aware of your surroundings, lock their vehicles, and report any suspicious activity. KPD reminds the public, if you see something, say something.
    Anyone with information related to either theft is
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  • Four People Shot, One Dead in Philadelphia

    Four People Shot, One Dead in Philadelphia
    PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–Four people were shot, with one person pronounced dead and the other three taken to hospitals in Philadelphia Sunday morning, said the Philadelphia Police Department.
    The shooting happened on Walnut St., according to a Facebook post from the police department.
    The first calls came in at two minutes after midnight. Police radio traffic indicates the shootings happened among a large crowd of people. It was unclear how many shots may have been fired.
    Several 911 calls indi
  • Two-Car Wreck Saturday Morning on Hwy. 35

    Two-Car Wreck Saturday Morning on Hwy. 35
    KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Two cars wrecked Saturday morning on Hwy. 35 south near Kosciusko.
    Attala County deputies were dispatched to the location of the wreck, which was in front of Lawrence Grocery, just after 9:30 a.m. An ambulance was also dispatched.
    Someone was injured, but did not go to the hospital.
    The post Two-Car Wreck Saturday Morning on Hwy. 35 appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  • Gunshots Reported, Police Chase and Arrest Man

    Gunshots Reported, Police Chase and Arrest Man
    KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Gunshots were reported early Saturday at North Natchez Apartments in Kosciusko.
    The person who called police also reported they could hear people arguing.
    That call was about 1:05 a.m.
    Shortly after police arrived they reported chasing someone, with that person being caught at North Natchez and Hwy. 12.
    The post Gunshots Reported, Police Chase and Arrest Man appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  • Fight Reported Friday Night

    Fight Reported Friday Night
    KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–A fight was reported Friday night in Kosciusko between at least two people.
    The call was about 10 p.m., possibly in the Sullivan’s parking lot. The caller reported two people fighting with sticks.
    Kosciusko Police arrived and shortly after one person was reported in custody.
    The post Fight Reported Friday Night appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
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  • Storm Threat Continues in This Area Today

    Storm Threat Continues in This Area Today
    The National Weather Service is keeping most of Mississippi including the local area under a Level-1 “marginal” risk of isolated severe storms from mid-afternoon through this evening.  Damaging wind gusts will be possible.  Heavy rain and frequent lightning can also be expected.  With more showers and storms forecast through Wednesday, the state will enjoy a brief break from the heat stress with afternoon highs reaching only into the mid and upper 80s.   Hott

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