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• A Landmark on the Move

  30-10-2026 11:17 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  Some knew it as a schoolhouse, some an antique store but it began as a Presbyterian Church in Smyrna on Center Road in Attala County. The building is now being moved again.
  In the early 1900’s the building sat stately on Center Road and was home to a robust congregation at Smyrna Presbyterian Church. The old building was replaced by a more modern brick building and was moved to Kosciusko for the first of three stops. Its first stop was an antique store on the west side of Highway 35 bypass.
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• Photos: Severely cute costumes spotted during annual Halloween fair in Jackson neighborhood

  02-11-2026 01:34 via Mississippi Today
  
  Creatures of all shapes and sizes and icons from the past, present and future put aside their differences to gather under an overcast sky for the Belhaven Boo, the Jackson’s neighborhood’s annual Halloween fair Saturday.Mario stands tall and proud on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayBelhaven’s annual Halloween fair saw dozens of children gather in Belvoir Place on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayAn exceptionally fluffy chicken takes
  
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• Federal officials investigate arson at Senatobia Police Department

  01-11-2026 23:16 via Mississippi Today
  
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  An arson Saturday morning damaged the building of a beleaguered police department in Mississippi that has drawn outrage from the community in recent months after an officer shot and killed a 1-year-old child, authorities said.It was unclear what caused the fire at the he
  
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• Hundreds march from Biloxi to Ocean Springs, calling for justice for Nolan Wells

  01-11-2026 19:46 via Mississippi Today
  
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  BILOXI — Five hundred or more people gathered on Biloxi’s southeastern waterfront Sunday morning and then marched to Ocean Springs, demanding justice for Nolan Wells.The Ocean Springs teen went missing during a July 4 trip to Horn Island with a group of friends. The
  
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• Three-Car Wreck Saturday Night Near Kosciusko

  01-11-2026 17:40 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–A Three-car wreck was reported Saturday night just before 6. There were people injured.
  The wreck was on Hwy. 43, near the intersection with Hwy. 14.
  Attala County deputies, Kosciusko Police and Attala County firefighters responded.
  The injuries were not reported to be serious.
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• High School Football Playoff Central: Whippets and Tigers Lead Local Postseason Lineup Across Central Mississippi

  01-11-2026 14:49 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  Postseason high school football has arrived across Central Mississippi, with several local programs in Attala, Choctaw, Montgomery, and Holmes counties punching their tickets to the state playoffs across both MHSAA and MAIS divisions.MHSAA Class 4A: Kosciusko Whippets (9-1)
  Matchup: Itawamba AHS Indians (6-2) at Kosciusko Whippets (9-1)
  The Kosciusko Whippets claim top billing on the local gridiron after rolling through a dominant 9-1 regular season. Kosciusko earns home-field advantage for the
  
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• Some Republicans try to make transgender issues the focus of this midterm election

  01-11-2026 13:00 via Mississippi Today
  
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  Both major party candidates for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat in Tuesday’s midterm election have tagged their opponent with snappy, derisive nicknames.Democratic challenger Scott Colom refers to Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith as Cindy High Prices. It is not clear
  
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• Leaving the Scene of an Accident and DUIs in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

  01-11-2026 13:00 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  MARIO DAIN CHICKAWAY, 37, of Choctaw, Failure to Appear, NCSO.  Bond $0.
   MAURICE COLLINS, 24, of Jackson, Indictment, NCSO.  Bond $0.
   DARAYUS M HARRIS, 39, of Philadelphia, Bench Warrant – Philadelphia Municipal Court, PPD.  Bond N/A.
   JEREMY JERMAINE JONES, 26, of Philadelphia, Failure to Appear, Suspended Driver’s License, No Insurance, Seat Belt Violation, NCSO.  Bond $0, $800, $800, $60.
   JIMMY WAYNE RODGERS, 41, of Union, Indictment, NCSO.  Bond $25,000.
   DEREK SLADE THOMPSO
  
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• Natchez Trace Parkway Reopens 24-Mile Stretch; announces New 6-Mile Closure in Attala County

  01-11-2026 12:51 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The National Park Service (NPS) has officially reopened a 24-mile stretch of the Natchez Trace Parkway while announcing the next phase of its major road rehabilitation effort in central Mississippi.
  Traffic is once again flowing on the section between State Highway 16 (milepost 135) and State Highway 19 (milepost 159). The reopening marks a major milestone in an ongoing multi-phase infrastructure initiative aimed at modernizing and preserving the scenic historic route.
  However, motorists and bic
  
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• Woman Reported Covered With Ants in Yard

  01-11-2026 09:13 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–An ambulance and Attala County deputies were dispatched Saturday morning on a call of an elderly woman in her yard, unable to get up and covered in ants.
  That call came in just before 8:45 a.m. on Attala Rd. 4990, near Horn’s Grocery.
  It was unclear if the woman was taken to the hospital, or what the extent of her injuries were.
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• Woods Fire Reported Saturday Morning Near Sallis

  01-11-2026 09:04 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  SALLIS, Miss.–A woods fire was reported Saturday morning near Sallis.
  Firefighters were dispatched about 7:45 a.m. to AttalaRd. 4110.
  When firefighters arrived they reported back that there were “multiple spot fires” on the scene. The fire was contained at 8:14.
  No structures were reported to be in danger and no injuries were reported.
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• Choctaw Tribe Asks for Help Identifying Vandals

  01-11-2026 08:56 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–Part of a sacred site at Nanih Waiya Cave was vandalized Friday and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is asking for help identifying the person or people responsible.
  A news release from the Choctaw tribe says they believe the vandalism, which appeared to be damage to a gate, happened early Friday morning.
  The vehicle involved was believed to be an SUV or hatchback.
  If you have info on the people or their car, you are asked to contact the Choctaw Police Department at
  
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• Where have the whip-poor-wills gone?

  31-10-2026 14:00 via Mississippi Today
  
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  COLUMBIA, Mo. — In Missouri, summer nights are defined by muggy, humid heat, the deep croaking of bullfrogs and the flickering glow of lightning bugs. The distinctive, melodic call of the whip-poor-will, a native bird species, used to be a central part of that chorus.N
  
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• Aggravated Drug Trafficking, DUIs, and Domestic Violence in Carthage and Leake County

  31-10-2026 13:00 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  TAKALLA L COLLINS, 23, of Carthage, DUI – 2nd, MHP.  Bond $1,500.
   RAFAEL G LOPEZ, 32, Hold for ICE, DUI – 1st, MHP.  Bond N/A, $1,000.
   JASON MCKEE, 52, of Walnut Grove, Possession of Paraphernalia, Felony Obstruction – Tampering with Physical Evidence, Transfer, Distribution, or Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Aggravated Trafficking of Controlled Substances, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, LCSO.  Bond $1,000, $20,000, $2,500,000, $1,000,000.
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• Bill Clinton tells Tupelo crowd Scott Colom will put Mississippi, not MAGA, first

  31-10-2026 03:20 via Mississippi Today
  
  TUPELO — Former President Bill Clinton campaigned for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom on Friday, casting Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith as out of touch with Mississippians struggling with surging consumer prices and lack of healthcare.Clinton, joined by longtime adviser James Carville, argued that Colom, a district attorney in northern Mississippi, would work across party lines and put “Mississippi first,” while accusing Hyde-Smith of putting President Donald Trump first and rub
  
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• Jackson State employees face layoffs as university loses federal funding

  30-10-2026 22:27 via Mississippi Today
  
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  Eight Jackson State University positions are being eliminated at the end of the year as federal funding for the roles dry up, possibly affecting the institution’s ability to secure donations and other private financial support. The news, confirmed in a letter obtained
  
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• Jackson State employees face layoffs amid restrictions on federal funding

  30-10-2026 22:27 via Mississippi Today
  
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  Eight Jackson State University positions are being eliminated at the end of the year as federal funding for the roles dry up, possibly affecting the institution’s ability to secure donations and other private financial support. The news, confirmed in a letter obtained
  
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• Whippets Finish Season with a Decisive Win, Finish Season 9-1

  30-10-2026 22:04 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The Kosciusko Whippets football team hosted the Amanda Elzy Panthers to close out the regular season.
  Kosciusko led 21-6 at the end of the first quarter and 42-6 at the half.  The second half went quickly with a running clock.  The Whippets finished with a score of 56-6.
  Terrell Toliver was named the Autumn Ridge Player of the Game.  Now, that’s something to smile about!
  You have to come back next week when the home team opens the playoffs hosting the Itawamba Agricultural High School India
  
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• Trump DOJ wants to give the Jackson Police Department millions, with strings attached

  30-10-2026 21:27 via Mississippi Today
  
  Jackson is one of four cities that could get tens of millions of dollars under a new U.S. Department of Justice grant. City officials have said the federal money would be used to rebuild the city’s forensic laboratory, hire more officers and expand surveillance of violent crime, including using artificial intelligence to track potential criminals.The Trump administration announced Friday that it has awarded its new Model Cities Initiative grant to Mississippi’s capital city and three other
  
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• Mississippi School for Math and Science senior is vying in national Super Kid contest

  30-10-2026 20:30 via Mississippi Today
  
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  High school senior and Clinton resident Jeremy Burwell is on track to go from being a fan of comics to starring in his own.He is one of 840 quarterfinalists in Stan Lee’s Super Kid contest. If he wins the national contest, he’ll get a $25,000 honorarium, four VIP pas
  
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• Clinton Math and Science senior vying in national Super Kid contest

  30-10-2026 20:30 via Mississippi Today
  
  High school senior and Clinton resident Jeremy Burwell is on track to go from being a fan of comics to starring in his own.He is one of 840 quarterfinalists in Stan Lee’s Super Kid contest. If he wins the national contest, he’ll get a $25,000 honorarium, four VIP passes to Los Angeles Comic Con 2027 and a comic book character based on himself.Parents must submit an entry form on their child’s behalf. LaToya Clarke-Horne, Burwell’s mother, nominated him to the competition. However, knowi
  
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• Clinton Math and Science School senior vying in national Super Kid contest

  30-10-2026 20:30 via Mississippi Today
  
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  High school senior and Clinton resident Jeremy Burwell is on track to go from being a fan of comics to starring in his own.He is one of 840 quarterfinalists in Stan Lee’s Super Kid contest. If he wins the national contest, he’ll get a $25,000 honorarium, four VIP pas
  
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• Fatal Dirt Bike Crash Friday in Attala

  30-10-2026 20:17 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  An Attala County man was fatally injured in a dirt bike crash Friday evening.
  The wreck was reported around 5:40 p.m. on Attala Rd. 4045/Sudduth Rd.
  The injured man was taken to the Baptist-Attala emergency department by personal vehicle and was later pronounced dead.
  The victim’s identity has not been released, and additional details about the crash are not yet available.
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• Jackson judge orders Grand Chateau apartment owner extradited and jailed

  30-10-2026 19:31 via Mississippi Today
  
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  A judge has ordered the owner of Jackson’s troubled Grand Chateau apartments be extradited and jailed after failing to comply with previous rulings to demolish the blighted property.In an order released Thursday, Jackson Environmental Court Judge Jeffery Reynolds issue
  
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• VIDEO STREAM – Elzy vs Kosciusko

  30-10-2026 19:00 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
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• Since Civil War, the law has prevented federal agents, including ICE, from polls, voting experts argue

  30-10-2026 17:01 via Mississippi Today
  
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  Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful ideas to be shared about our state’s past, present and future. Opinions expressed in guest essays are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent those of Mississippi Today. You can read more about the sectio
  
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• Mississippi has 23 public colleges and universities. Can the state sustain them?

  30-10-2026 14:01 via Mississippi Today
  
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  When Rep. Trey Lamar, a Republican from Senatobia, introduced House Bill 1284 in January to merge six community college districts, college leaders and students quickly launched a petition to shut it down. The bill died in committee, but the question behind it did not: D
  
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• Burn Ban Violation, Aggravated Assault, and Domestic Violence in Philadelphia and Neshoba County Arrests

  30-10-2026 13:00 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  EUGENE F BROWN JR, 56, of Philadelphia, Violation of Probation Order, Hold for Chancery Court, NCSO.  Bond $0, $0.
   SAVION RYSHAD COLE, 37, of Hickory, Failure to Appear on Bond, NCSO.  Bond $0.
   JUAN J GRIFFIN, 30, of Philadelphia, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply with LEO, Tint Violation, PPD.  Bond $500, $500, $500.
   TREVON ISAAC, 29, of Conehatta, Trespassing, Burning Ban, NCSO.  Bond $600, $1,000.
   DEVIN DUKES PRICE, 24, of Philadelphia, Aggravated Assault
  
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• Ethel Claims First District Title Since 1995 with Late Trick-Play Victory

  30-10-2026 12:50 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The Ethel Tigers are Region 5-1A champions for the first time since 1995 after defeating Sebastopol 14-8 on Thursday night in a dramatic defensive battle.
  Tied 8-8 with just 33 seconds remaining, Ethel executed a 35-yard hook-and-ladder trick play for the game-winning touchdown. Quarterback Taylon May completed a pass to Maddox Renfrow, who pitched it to Caden Merritt for the decisive score.
  “We practice it all the time,” Ethel head coach Junior Graham said. “With the coverage they were in
  
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• Ethel Claims First District Title Since 1995

  30-10-2026 12:50 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The Ethel Tigers are Region 5-1A champions for the first time since 1995 after defeating Sebastopol 14-8 on Thursday night in a dramatic defensive battle.
  Tied 8-8 with just 33 seconds remaining, Ethel executed a 35-yard hook-and-ladder trick play for the game-winning touchdown. Quarterback Taylon May completed a pass to Maddox Renfrow, who pitched it to Caden Merritt for the decisive score.
  “We practice it all the time,” Ethel head coach Junior Graham said. “With the coverage they were in
  
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