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• Another Hot Weekend in the Local Area

  25-07-2026 07:44 via breezynews.com
  
  Although a heat advisory hasn’t been posted for this area yet, it’s likely to happen before the weekend is over.  For today, afternoon highs in this part of central Mississippi will be in the lower 90s, climbing to the middle 90s on Sunday with heat indices approaching 105.  And it gets even worse next week.  Highs in the upper 90s are expected Monday and Tuesday with Monday’s heat index ranging from 106 in Kosciusko to 107 in Philadelphia and Carthage and 109 in
  
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• Canton schools switch to new free meal program because it makes more financial sense

  25-07-2026 00:12 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Students in Canton public schools will be fed free meals come August. But for that to continue, district officials say, parents now need to verify their income — a requirement for a federal program that will help cover related costs.A statement posted Wednesday to Canton Public School District’s Facebook page was not entirely accurate. The district later revised the message.On Wednesday, the district p
  
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• What young Kamario Taylor gives Mississippi State is a fighting chance

  24-07-2026 21:50 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor has started two college games, but you’d never know that from listening to coaches and media pundits talk about his skill level and his potential as a difference maker in the Southeastern Conference.Rick ClevelandAll that praise, much of it at SEC Media Days this past week, may surprise many. It does not surprise me. These eyes first saw Taylor on Dec. 2, 202
  
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• In Hazlehurst public schools, students with disabilities lose out on required help

  24-07-2026 21:25 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  HAZLEHURST — Cyn’tra sat in the back of his third-grade reading class at Hazlehurst Elementary. A worksheet lay before him: blank. He seemed confused, looking around at classmates, who were writing responses, and at the teacher. The teacher repeated the questions and provided hints and tips. The 8-year-old was easily distracted. He gave up after slowly reading through the questions.“He requi
  
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• Professor explains the importance of unwritten rules that create our social norms

  24-07-2026 17:28 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share their ideas 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 section here..  My kids love Olive Garden – a lot.With an Italian last name like Barranco, I’ll admit I’
  
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• Jackson Free Clinic logs a record number of patient visits

  24-07-2026 15:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  A string of bad luck led Caroline Crowley to the Jackson Free Clinic. First, a flood damaged the former special education teacher’s apartment and forced her to move out. Then came transportation and health problems that made it difficult for her to return to work.Standing outside the health center’s white building on a hot July morning, Crowley said the student-run nonprofit clinic, which provides
  
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• Local Youth Invited to “Ending The Summer With Jesus” Park Event July 26

  24-07-2026 13:32 via breezynews.com
  
  Abundant Life Church of God (COG) is hosting a free community gathering aimed at bringing local children and families together for fun, fellowship, and outdoor activities to close out the summer season.
  The event, titled “Ending The Summer With Jesus,” will take place Sunday, July 26, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Jason Niles Park Amphitheater.
  Designed specifically for children ages 4 to 12, the event features splash pad activities to help kids cool off during the afternoon. Organi
  
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• Meet the Tigers planned for August 14

  24-07-2026 12:57 via breezynews.com
  
  Ethel High School is inviting the local community to come out and show their school spirit as the Tigers prepare to kick off the upcoming fall sports season.
  The school’s annual “Meet the Tigers” event is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 14, at 7:00 p.m. inside the Ethel High School gymnasium. The showcase offers fans, parents, and community members an early look at the student-athletes and performers who will represent Ethel throughout the fall semester.
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• Meet the Tiger planned for August 14

  24-07-2026 12:57 via breezynews.com
  
  Ethel High School is inviting the local community to come out and show their school spirit as the Tigers prepare to kick off the upcoming fall sports season.
  The school’s annual “Meet the Tigers” event is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 14, at 7:00 p.m. inside the Ethel High School gymnasium. The showcase offers fans, parents, and community members an early look at the student-athletes and performers who will represent Ethel throughout the fall semester.
  Head football coach Junior
  
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• Attala County Man Charged with Statutory Rape and Sexual Battery

  24-07-2026 12:38 via breezynews.com
  
  Jonathan Dees, 42, has been arrested by the Attala County Sheriff’s Office and charged with two counts of sexual battery of a child under the age of 14 and two counts of statutory rape. He is currently been held at the Leake County Correctional Facility with a total bond amount of $400,000.
  Dees is currently employed as a lieutenant with the Attala County Fire Department who has released this statement regarding his arrest.
  The press release states the following:“On Thursday, July 23
  
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• Ethel High School Graduate Kameron Fortenberry Named Mississippi ACTE Student of the Year

  24-07-2026 12:15 via breezynews.com
  
  Kameron Fortenberry, a 2026 graduate of Ethel High School and former Health Science student at the Kosciusko-Attala Career and Technical Center, has been named the Mississippi Association for Career and Technical Education (MS ACTE) Student of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year.
  Fortenberry was recognized last week during the MS ACTE Summer Conference in Biloxi. In addition to receiving the statewide honor, he was awarded a $500 scholarship celebrating his achievement.
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• Audio: 2026 Football Preview – McAdams Bulldogs

  24-07-2026 11:00 via breezynews.com
  
  On this episode of the Boswell Media Sports 2026 Football Preview: Second Year McAdams head football coach TD Grays joins host Breck Riley to reflect on the 2025 season, discuss the Bulldogs’ key returners and play makers, and preview the 2026 football schedule. 
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• Felony Drug Possession and Shoplifting Arrests in Carthage and Leake

  24-07-2026 09:00 via breezynews.com
  
  CHRISTOPHER L CROCKER, 43, of Grenada, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia, LCSO.  Bond N/A, $1,000.
   GAVIN J GLASS, 18, of Sumrall, Shoplifting, CPD.  Bond $889.25.
   DEREK A GRAY, 33, Hold for Other Agency, Shoplifting, CPD.  Bond N/A, $889.25.
   MARQUIS L HUFFMAN, 35, of Carthage, Loitering, CPD.  Bond $189.25.
   CLEARMAN PLUNKETT, 58, of Harden, TN, Contributing to the Neglect or Delinquency of a Child, LCSO.  Bon
  
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• Former Louisiana golf champ Sydney Moss wins State Am in playoff

  24-07-2026 03:30 via mississippitoday.org
  
  PEARL – Mississippi Christian University golfer Sydney Moss has added the 2026 Mississippi Women’s Amateur championship at Patrick Farms Golf Club to her growing list of accomplishments.Moss, a Shreveport native and daughter of former LSU All American and PGA Tour player Perry Moss, had previously won two Louisiana junior championships and one Louisiana State Women’s Amateur title.Jackson State golfer Maddy Beeching, who lives in Ridgeland but is a native of Camberly, England,
  
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• Mississippi opioid settlement addiction response projects could face further delays

  23-07-2026 23:42 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Members of Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council are scrambling to ensure millions of dollars they oversee can actually be used for awarded addiction-response projects. State lawmakers earlier this year awarded around $50 million in opioid settlement money — payments made by the companies that contributed to the overdose deaths of more than 10,000 Mississippians. The contracts betw
  
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• Gospel Fundraiser and Back-to-School Giveaway Set for July 25th in Kosciusko

  23-07-2026 22:42 via breezynews.com
  
  Local organizations, churches, and community members are uniting for a special Gospel Worship & Fundraiser Event on Saturday, July 25th at 5:00 PM at the Skipworth Performing Arts Center (located at Kosciusko Jr. High School).
  The goal of the event, themed “Fundraising for a Brighter Future,” is to support local students as they prepare for the upcoming school year by collecting donations and giving away essential back-to-school supplies.
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• State employment flat. What are economists predicting?: Mississippi Marketplace

  23-07-2026 22:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Little growth forecasted for 2027
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  In June, state unemployment remained unchanged for the fourth month in a row and year over year, at 3.8%. State economist Corey Miller said this is a continuation of the no-hire, no-fire job market of the past few months. Miller said there was a lot of hiring coming out of the pandemic but with ongoing economic uncertainty, businesses are likely reluctant to hire right now.&
  
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• Artist’s Dollar General painting prompts viral conversation on rural socioeconomics

  23-07-2026 19:30 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  In Brejenn Allen’s painting, a store sits in a field surrounded by rows of crops.The painting’s title, “Dolla Gentral” is displayed on a distinctive yellow sign. In the expansive sky above the store in the painting, some of the clouds are made up of Dollar General receipts, twisted up and painted over. “The work is doing two things. It’s honoring my memories and also callin
  
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• Expired subsidies force older Mississippians to drop ACA

  23-07-2026 18:05 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Two-time cancer survivor Sherri Reeves knew she wouldn’t be able to keep her health insurance this year when her first bill arrived in the mail in January. Reeves’ health insurance premium increased five-fold — jumping from about $100 to $500 a month — for 2026. The 62-year old retired teacher from Lexington made the difficult decision to drop her coverage.“I couldn’t affor
  
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• Attala County Farmers Market Looking at Parking Improvements as Attendance Grows

  23-07-2026 13:45 via breezynews.com
  
  The continued growth of the Kosciusko Farmers Market has city and county leaders exploring ways to improve parking and accommodate more visitors.
  During Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting, Farmers Market Manager Mary Williams updated city officials on the success of the market while raising concerns about limited parking.
  Mayor Tim Kyle said the market is at full capacity with vendors, but the increasing number of shoppers has created traffic concerns.
  “They’re excited a
  
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• Ole Miss coach Pete Golding has moved on, calls Lane Kiffin ‘the ex’ who’s always going to come up

  23-07-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  TAMPA, Fla. — Unearthed at Ole Miss after an offseason filled with tales of betrayal, unkept promises and watching college football’s ugly underbelly tearing at the fabric of an institution came this surprise from the new coach there, Pete Golding:“I have no ill will toward Coach Kiffin,” Golding said Wednesday at SEC Media Days.Golding was the up-and-coming defensive coordinator
  
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• Democrats press ICE on oversight, say 1 officer referred for discipline over use of force

  23-07-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  WASHINGTON — One Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has been referred for discipline over a use of force incident since the beginning of the Trump administration, said Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee after a briefing with ICE officials Wednesday about body cameras, vehicle stops and training.The closed-door briefing for committee members comes in the wake o
  
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• Felony False Pretenses and Many DUI Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba

  23-07-2026 11:00 via breezynews.com
  
  LEVON BRANTLEY, 62, of Meridian, DUI – 2nd, NCSO.  Bond $2,500.
   DALE L CHICKAWYA, 51, of Meridian, Public Drunk, PPD.  Bond $500.
   TAMMY MARIE DUNCAN, 43, of Philadelphia, DUI – 1st, MHP.  Bond $1,500.
   KAMDEN FRAZIER, 26, of Philadelphia, DUI- 2nd, PPD.  Bond $2,000.
   MARY E HUNTER, 23, of Philadelphia, Felony False Pretenses, PPD.  Bond N/A.
   TOMMY LEWIS, 43, of Philadelphia, Hold for MDOC, MDOC.  Bond $0.
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• House Fire on Attala Rd 5006 Thursday Morning

  23-07-2026 09:00 via breezynews.com
  
  Attala County Fire Department is currently battling a blaze at a residence on Attala Road 5006.
  Firefighters responded to the scene to find the structure fully engulfed in flames.
  It is currently unknown if anyone was home at the time the fire started. No injuries have been reported.
  Firefighters continue to work to extinguish the fire.
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• Pilots for Patients Fly-In and Car Show Coming to Kosciusko Airport

  23-07-2026 06:00 via breezynews.com
  
  A unique combination fly-in and car show is coming to the Kosciusko-Attala County Airport this fall to raise money for a worthy cause.
  During Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting, city officials approved a request from Franks Chevrolet and the Kosy Cruisers Car Club to host the event Saturday, Oct. 17, benefiting Pilots for Patients.
  Mayor Tim Kyle praised local pilot Stephen Franks, who regularly volunteers with Pilots for Patients to fly individuals from Mississippi and Louisiana to
  
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• Police Ask for Public’s Help Finding Missing Carthage Woman

  22-07-2026 22:24 via breezynews.com
  
  The Carthage Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman who has not been seen since early June.
  According to police, 40-year-old Sheena Henry was last seen on June 3, 2026, in Carthage. Henry is hearing impaired, and her family says they are very concerned for her safety.
  Anyone who has seen Sheena Henry or has information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Carthage Police Department at 601-267-8011.
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• Mississippi Today wins 2026 Green Eyeshade awards

  22-07-2026 22:20 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mississippi Today has been recognized in multiple categories of the 2026 Society of Professional Journalists’ Green Eyeshade Awards, a prestigious annual competition that recognizes the best journalism in the Southeast.
  The organization awarded Mississippi Today and The New York Times first place for Public Service in Written Journalism for the Abuse of Power: Beyond the Goon Squad series. The award honors work that informs communities, holds institutions accountable and makes a meaningfu
  
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• Typo in House bill stifles $15 million meant to protect Mississippians from storms

  22-07-2026 21:56 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  As Mississippians take precautions to protect themselves during the ongoing hurricane season, many will not be eligible for grants to strengthen their homes because of a typo that state lawmakers left in an appropriations bill.During the session earlier this year, state officials celebrated after the Legislature finally approved a program to make homes more resilient to natural disasters, an effort that first bega
  
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• Child Killed in Logging Accident in Attala County

  22-07-2026 20:26 via breezynews.com
  
  A 6-year-old child was killed in a logging accident Wednesday afternoon in the Hesterville community of Attala County.
  The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. at a logging job site in the woods, where the child was reportedly hit by a log truck.
  Attala County Coroner Sam Bell pronounced the child deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified Timber Taylor, 6, of Montgomery County, MS.
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• UMMC to take over Greenwood Leflore Hospital Aug. 1

  22-07-2026 20:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Nearly four years after negotiations collapsed over a potential takeover of the long-struggling Greenwood Leflore Hospital by the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the state’s only academic medical center is set to assume operations of the Delta hospital on Aug. 1. A federal bankruptcy judge on July 16 approved a plan for the donation of the 25-bed public hospital, which is owned by the city of
  
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