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• 2nd man denied bond in death of Tasia Fortune, as Jackson police search for more suspects

  23-09-2026 21:44 via mississippitoday.org
  
  A second man was denied bond Wednesday in connection with the killing of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old mother of four who was found last month hanging from a tree in west Jackson. Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney announced the arrest of Earnest Lloyd Jr., 25,  Tuesday at the Jackson City Council meeting. She said the Jackson Police Department is seeking help from the U.S. Marshals Service to arrest at least one other person. Last week, police charged Jarques Ratliff, 51, with
  
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• Two former Capitol Police officers go on trial on manslaughter charge

  23-09-2026 20:49 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The trial began Wednesday for two former Capitol Police officers charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a 25-year-old Jackson man, with attorneys arguing over whether the shooting was in self-defense.Steven Frederick Jr. and Michael Lamar Rhinewalt, who are both white, were part of the crime suppression Flex Unit of the Capitol Police involved in the death of a Black man, Jaylen Lewis, on Sept. 25, 2022. The officers stopped Lewis’ vehicle after a traffic violation and fa
  
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• Ex-Capitol Police officers on trial on manslaughter charge

  23-09-2026 20:49 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The trial began Wednesday for two former Capitol Police officers charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a 25-year-old Jackson man.Steven Frederick Jr. and Michael Lamar Rhinewalt, who are both white, were part of the crime suppression Flex Unit of the Capitol Police involved in the death of a Black man, Jaylen Lewis, on Sept. 25, 2022.According to the indictment, the men said one of them shot Lewis because it “was necessary to protect himself from great bodily harm or death at
  
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• Opponent alleges US Rep. Ezell violated campaign finance laws. Ezell camp calls it a ‘political stunt’

  23-09-2026 19:45 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Carl Boyanton, an independent candidate running for the 4th Congressional District, filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging his Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell, accepted more money from campaign donors than the law allows. Boyanton, a business owner, filed the report against Ezell in June and focuses on seven members of the Chouest family, which owns shipbuilding company Edison Chouest Offshore. They donated to Ezell, who chairs the Subcommittee on Coast G
  
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• Could Mississippi State and Ole Miss repeat the glory of the 2014 football season?

  23-09-2026 18:24 via mississippitoday.org
  
  So, here we are, three weeks into the college football season, and some Mississippi football fans are asking themselves: Could we be looking at another 2014 season?Rick ClevelandRemember? For nearly two months, Mississippi was the talk of college football. Ole Miss began the season ranked 18th and rose to as high as No. 3. Mississippi State began the season unranked and rose to No. 1. No. 1! The Bulldogs stayed there for five weeks. Five weeks! For two weeks in October, State was ranked No. 1 a
  
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• Arrest Made After Man Pulls Pistol Tuesday Afternoon in Kosciusko

  23-09-2026 18:11 via breezynews.com
  
  Around 3:00 PM Tuesday Afternoon, the Kosciusko Police Department received a call notifying them of a man who pulled a pistol on another driver in the parking lot behind Renasant Bank near the square in Kosciusko.
  No shots or injuries were reported, but one arrest was made.
  The post Arrest Made After Man Pulls Pistol Tuesday Afternoon in Kosciusko appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Downed Tree Blocks Road Tuesday Afternoon in Attala, Bumper Found Nearby

  23-09-2026 17:57 via breezynews.com
  
  Around 12:35 Tuesday afternoon, first responders were notified of a downed tree blocking Hwy 14 E a couple miles east of Attala Rd. 5216.
  Upon arriving, they discovered that there was a bumper next to the downed tree, but no vehicle nearby that it may have come from.
   It is unclear if the tree took off a passing driver’s bumper, or if it was there by happenstance.
  The post Downed Tree Blocks Road Tuesday Afternoon in Attala, Bumper Found Nearby appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosci
  
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• E.P.I.C Academy Fall Festival This Friday

  23-09-2026 16:09 via breezynews.com
  
  E.P.I.C. Academy in Sallis will host a Fall Festival on Thursday, September 24, from 6–8 p.m. There will be activities, food, music, and more for all to enjoy.
  E.P.I.C. Academy is located at 6149 Hwy. 12 in Sallis. The community is invited to attend and enjoy an evening of fun.
  The post E.P.I.C Academy Fall Festival This Friday appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• At northeast Mississippi summit, lived experience shapes conversations on addiction and recovery

  23-09-2026 15:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  During breaks between sessions at the Northeast Mississippi Mental Health & Substance Use Recovery Summit, Andy Newsom navigated through the vendor booths, shaking hands and asking about resources. New Orleans-raised Newsom, who stood out among attendees with his head-to-toe Jacksonville Jaguars outfit and colorful tattoos, already knew several of the treatment centers in attendance. One was his former employer, the North Mississippi State Hospital. That was a meaningful position, he t
  
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• Photos: Hadlee Fancher Crowned Ethel Homecoming Queen

  23-09-2026 14:50 via breezynews.com
  
  Ethel High School celebrated Homecoming Friday night with the Tigers hosting Greenville Christian.
  The Homecoming Court was recognized during the festivities with Hadlee Fancher announced as the 2026 KHS Homecoming Queen. 
  The post Photos: Hadlee Fancher Crowned Ethel Homecoming Queen appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• HEALTH ALERT: Attala County Sheriff’s Office Warns Public of Emerging Synthetic Opioid ‘Cychlorphine’

  23-09-2026 14:27 via breezynews.com
  
  Local law enforcement is warning the community about a dangerous synthetic opioid found in the illicit drug supply: cychlorphine.
  In a public service announcement, the Attala County Sheriff’s Office alerted residents to the drug’s extreme potency and highlighted a critical hidden danger: standard fentanyl test strips may not detect cyclorphine. Officials caution that a negative test result does not mean a drug is safe.
  Authorities also warn that counterfeit pills can look nearly iden
  
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• DUIs, Shoplifting, and Aggravated Assault Arrests in Carthage and Leake County

  23-09-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  BRUCE L BELL, 56, of Philadelphia, DUI – 1st, Seatbelt Violation, LCSO.  Bond $1,000, $500.
   BRADLEY T CHILDS, 28, of Silver City, DUI – 1st, Improper Turn, LCSO.  Bond $1,000, $500.
   ALEXIS J HERNANDEZ-MACARIO, 20, No Insurance, Improper Equipment, Possession of Marijuana, Open Container, CPD.  Bond $438, $238, $424.25, $389.25.
   JAMES O MOORE, 36, of Lena, Aggravated Assault – Manifesting Extreme Indifference to Life, LCSO.  Bond N/A.
   
  
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• Audio: Sunstar Insurance Coaches Show – September 23, 2026

  23-09-2026 09:30 via breezynews.com
  
  This week: On this episode of the Sunstar Insurance Coaches Show, Holmes Head Coach Marcus Wood joins recaps the game against Coahoma, spotlights Player of the Game George Wilcox, and previews the game against MS Gulf Coast.The post Audio: Sunstar Insurance Coaches Show – September 23, 2026 appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Audio: MDWFP Conservation Officer Jason Blaylock Previews Attala County Wildlife Extravaganza on The BreckFast Show

  23-09-2026 08:50 via breezynews.com
  
  Jason Blaylock with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks stopped by The BreckFast Show Wednesday morning to preview the upcoming Attala County Wildlife Extravaganza.
  Blaylock shared information on how the event came together, what hunters need to know about bringing in deer, turkey, and fish for official record scoring, and what families can expect from nearly 40 outdoor vendors, live calling demonstrations, and interactive wildlife exhibits.
  The event is taking place this
  
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• MS Gas Prices Could Be Headed to 4-Year High

  23-09-2026 07:05 via breezynews.com
  
  Gas prices in Mississippi are at their highest point since May and are threatening to reach a level not seen in more than four years.  AAA says the statewide average this morning is $3.99.  That’s up 10 cents in the past week.   In May, the average price peaked at $4.01, the most Mississippians have paid since July of 2022.  Locally, several counties are already averaging above $4, including Attala at $4.09, Carroll at $4.07, Neshoba at $4.05 and Winston at $4.01.
  
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