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• Day Two of the Bryan Weaver Murder Trial

  01-09-2026 11:28 via breezynews.com
  
  Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 9:20 a.m.Jurors have been selected and opening statements are set to begin soon in the trial of Bryan Weaver.
  Weaver is charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 death of his then-wife, Tracy Weaver.
  Breezy News is covering the court proceedings and will provide updates as the trial progresses
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• Trial dates set for those accused of making threats in Nolan Wells’ case

  01-09-2026 22:07 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Two people from out of state accused of threatening to kill or hurt witnesses in the Nolan Wells death investigation appeared in federal court in Mississippi this week.California resident Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce and Illinois resident Edward James Porter were indicted Monday and are scheduled to stand trial this fall in Gulfport. Both are charged with a felony that has a maximum sentence of five years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine. Both pleaded not guilty. Federal prosecutors h
  
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• PSC commissioner pushes SNAP-for-water bills idea even after colleagues reject it

  01-09-2026 21:27 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The lone Democrat on the Mississippi Public Service Commission is looking to spur momentum for allowing SNAP benefits to go toward water utility bills. But the other two members of the PSC, both Republicans, rejected during a meeting Tuesday a resolution to support a change to state policy that he said would be the first of its kind.Central District Public Service Commissioner De’Keither Stamps, who announced the initiative over the weekend, said he will continue to advocate for the idea,
  
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• Massive fire causes evacuation of Laurel’s Howard Industries

  01-09-2026 21:02 via mississippitoday.org
  
  A massive fire broke out at Howard Industries in Laurel on Monday, forcing employees to evacuate.According to a press release from the city of Laurel, the fire began at an outdoor paint booth and spread to adjacent equipment, causing multiple fires at once.The Laurel Fire Department was the first on the scene. Laurel firefighters received help from multiple city and county fire departments, including the Ellisville and Collins departments, according to the news release. No information
  
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• Big-time money is sapping the joy from college sports, even from the start of football season

  01-09-2026 20:54 via mississippitoday.org
  
  College sports has gone so far off the rails I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.I prefer to laugh – and I do, each time a coach, athletic director or president at a power conference school talks about their “student-athletes” as if they are anything other than sports mercenaries.Rick ClevelandEven when a school or a conference tries to draw a line in the sand – as the Southeastern Conference has tried to do with LSU signing football players right out of NFL camps
  
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• Extreme temperatures are raising heat index in un-air conditioned prison units

  01-09-2026 20:04 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Amid temperatures that’s hit triple digits, many people who are incarcerated at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution are without air conditioning – heat relief the Department of Corrections has added to other prisons in recent years. Since mid June, outdoor temperatures in Leakesville, where the 3,082-bed facility is located, remained above 80 degrees – often reaching the 90s and even  into the 100s. With humidity and the prison’s metal and steel cons
  
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• Sean Tindell vows to put public safety first, go after corruption if elected AG

  01-09-2026 19:10 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has been overseeing the state Highway Patrol, Bureaus of investigations and narcotics, Capitol Police, drivers services, forensic lab and medical examiners, and many other law-enforcement divisions. Before that he was a state Court of Appeals Judge, state senator and a prosecutor on the Coast. He said his experience has prepared him to serve as the next state attorney general.
  
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• Arrest Made in Shooting Last Thursday Evening in Attala

  01-09-2026 17:53 via breezynews.com
  
  Last Thursday Evening, the Attala County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a shooting on Attala Rd 2207.
  Deputies responded and discovered a male lying in the roadway with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital and found not to be fatally wounded.
  Mary Fox was and charged with aggravated assault. she is currently being held at Leake County Correctional Facility with a bond set at $150k
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• Federal appeals court weighs Mississippi DEI ban. AG wants judge replaced after use of AI for flawed order

  01-09-2026 17:36 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Attorneys argued in a federal appeals court on Monday whether a state law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Mississippi public schools and universities should be enforced and whether a new lower-court judge should oversee the case. Attorneys for a group of students, parents and educators believe the law violates their First Amendment rights, while Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office contends state government has the right to regulate educational
  
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• Sen. Younger: Railroad merger is bad for Mississippi and bad for America

  01-09-2026 16:21 via mississippitoday.org
  
  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.    A proposed railroad merger between the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would concentrate an unprecedented share of U.S. freight rail into a single system — and Mississippi&r
  
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• Keeping cool saves lives yearly, including in Mississippi. But experts say it’s at a cost of worsening global warming

  01-09-2026 15:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Cooling from air conditioning saves lives — more than 5,000 a year in the United States alone — but it also heats up the planet and taxes our electrical grid, scientists say.As the world warms, air conditioning is needed and being used more than ever. Heat waves are striking nearly every continent and United Nations officials estimate that about half a million people die a year from heat. A study in Nature Health reported Monday that air conditioning saved nearly 58,000 li
  
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• Carmack Town Hall to address chronic Attala County power outages

  01-09-2026 10:30 via breezynews.com
  
  Local residents facing persistent power grid disruptions will soon have a chance to speak with top state and utility leaders.
  A public town hall meeting has been called for Monday, Sept 21, at 6:00 p.m. to tackle ongoing electrical issues and frequent power outages affecting Carmack and surrounding Attala County communities.
  The meeting will be held at the Carmack Community Center located at 24452 Highway 35 North.
  A panel of decision-makers will be on hand to answer questions and detail correct
  
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• Kosciusko’s Caiden Wade named Player of the Week; Roundtree and Sandifer also honored

  01-09-2026 09:32 via breezynews.com
  
  Kosciusko quarterback Caiden Wade has been named the MS Gridiron / Capital Sports MS Player of the Week following a dominant performance that led the Whippets to a 56-35 victory over Neshoba Central in Week 2.
  Wade led the Whippets high-powered offensive output for Kosciusko, accounting for six total touchdowns. Through the air, the senior completed 19 of 29 passes for 347 yards and three touchdowns. He was also dominant on the ground, rushing 10 times for 111 yards and adding another three scor
  
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• September Begins With More Summer Heat, Worse on Wednesday

  01-09-2026 09:00 via breezynews.com
  
  HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above
   
  A heat advisory today includes Holmes and Carroll counties but will be expanded on Wednesday to cover the entire local area.     The heat index could climb as high as 109. 
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• September Begins With More Summer Heat

  01-09-2026 09:00 via breezynews.com
  
  HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above
   
  A heat advisory today will include Holmes and Carroll counties.  It’ll be in effect from 11 this morning until 7 this evening.   The heat index this afternoon is expected to range from 105 to 110 in the advisory area which includes locations near and west of I-55.The post September Begins With More Summer Heat appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Two Found Dead in Carthage Trailer

  01-09-2026 08:54 via breezynews.com
  
  In Carthage, two people are dead from carbon monoxide poisoning.  In a Facebook post, the police department says officers were called to check on some people at a mobile home park Monday and found the bodies of two unidentified males.  Leake County Coroner Earl Adams says the carbon monoxide that killed them was the result of a generator which had been running inside the mobile home.
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• Here’s how we verified Senatobia Police Chief Vanderford’s racist text messages

  01-09-2026 02:56 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mukta Joshi is a reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow. Joseph Cranney is a reporter at Verite News. Both report for the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center in collaboration with The Times.Ten days ago, as our team at Mississippi Today, Verite News and The New York Times reported on the Senatobia Police Department’s fatal shooting of Kohen Wiley, a 1-year-old boy, a source came forward to share texts they said had
  
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• Senate Corrections Chairman Juan Barnett resigns from Legislature

  01-09-2026 00:46 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Sen. Juan Barnett, a three-term Democratic legislator from Heidelberg and chairman of the Senate Corrections Committee, resigned from the Legislature on Monday, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said in a statement. It’s unclear why Barnett resigned, and he did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but he has dealt with health issues that caused him to miss several weeks of this year’s regular legislative session.“We thank Senator Barnett for his years of service to t
  
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• Isaiah Reeves Arrested in Attala County Double Murder

  31-08-2026 20:13 via breezynews.com
  
  Isaiah Reeves has been arrested in connection with the deaths of Johnny Ray Reeves II, 38, and Nicole Massey, 39.
  The two victims were found deceased inside their home in Attala County on Sunday, August 30⁠.
  Isaiah Reeves is the 18-year-old nephew of the victim, Johnny Ray Reeves II.
  Sheriff Curtis Pope says Reeves, accompanied by his attorney, voluntarily appeared at the Attala County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, August 31.
  Reeves faces first-degree murder charges and is being held
  
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• Group wants biotechnology researcher to lead Mississippi University for Women

  31-08-2026 19:01 via mississippitoday.org
  
  A group of Mississippi University for Women alumni and Columbus residents is asking the state’s college board to consider a prominent alumna as the institution’s next president. They’re also pressing trustees to disclose a timeline and details about how the board will conduct the leadership search. Doris Taylor Credit: Chris JenkinsDoris Taylor, a biotechnology researcher and scientist who graduated from the W in 1977, is the top pick for the Citizens Coalition for MUW an
  
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• Aggravated Assault, Child Neglect, and Multiple Domestic Assault Charges in Kosciusko and Attala County Arrests

  31-08-2026 17:51 via breezynews.com
  
  DRUDARIOUS D CARPENTER, 19, of Kosciusko, Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply with LEO, KPD.  Bond $1,1,00.
   MARSHON X COBBINS, 31, of Kosciusko, Possession of a Controlled Substance, KPD.  Bond $0.
   MARY E FOX, 53, of Kosciusko, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, ACSO.  Bond $150,000.
   ROLONDA S HARVEY, 32, of Kosciusko, Improper Turn, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, ACSO.  Bond $1,000, $5,000, $1,000.
   
  
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• Former Kosciusko Whippet named to Mississippi State’s depth chart for season opener

  31-08-2026 17:50 via breezynews.com
  
  Source: Hailstate.com
  Former Kosciusko Whippet Dre Riley has officially landed on Mississippi State’s season-opening depth chart, earning the No. 2 spot at safety ahead of the Bulldogs’ kickoff this Saturday.
  Source: X/Twitter – @HailstateFBWhile he finished his high school career leading Charleston to a state championship run, he played his sophomore year in Kosciusko. During that sophomore year, Riley racked up 52 tackles (40 solo), four tackles for loss, and two interceptio
  
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• PHOTO: Hyundai Recruiter Speaks to Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Students

  31-08-2026 16:43 via breezynews.com
  
  Students at the Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center recently met with a Hyundai technician recruiter to learn about industry standards, training requirements, and career opportunities in the automotive field. The visit provided valuable insight into the skills and expectations needed to become successful automotive technicians.
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• Mississippi prison band offers a glimpse of freedom in a lifetime of punishment

  31-08-2026 16:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  CLEVELAND — Just 30 minutes down the road from the Mississippi prison where they are serving time, Lee Andrew Smith and six other incarcerated people felt free — for a few hours.On stage before a crowd of more than 100 people at the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, Smith riffed on his guitar alongside fellow members of the Parchman prison band. About halfway through a rendition of Luke Combs’ “15 Minutes,” tears begin to stream down his face.All kinds of things cross you
  
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• UPDATE: Jury Selected in Bryan Weaver Murder Trial

  31-08-2026 15:51 via breezynews.com
  
  UPDATE:
  The jury has been selected and court proceedings will continue Tuesday, September 1 at 9 a.m. with opening statements. Breezy News will continue to provide trial updates.Jury selection is still underway in the murder trial of former Attala County Superintendent Bryan Weaver.
  Trial proceedings began Monday, August 31, and is scheduled to continue through Friday, September 4.
  Weaver is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the August 2023 shooting death of his wife, Tracy Wea
  
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• Jury Selection Continues in Bryan Weaver Murder Trial

  31-08-2026 15:51 via breezynews.com
  
  Jury selection is still underway in the murder trial of former Attala County Superintendent Bryan Weaver.
  Trial proceedings began Monday, August 31, and is scheduled to continue through Friday, September 4.
  Weaver is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the August 2023 shooting death of his wife, Tracy Weaver.
  As of Monday at 2 p.m., a jury has not been seated and the selection process continues.
  Breezy News is covering the court proceedings and will provide updates as the trial p
  
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• Advocates call for further reform to Mississippi tenant laws

  31-08-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Housing advocates are pushing for stronger protections for Mississippi renters, arguing state law leaves tenants with limited options when problems with their housing go unresolved. Tenants generally cannot withhold rent over needed repairs, and state law limits when they can make repairs themselves and recover the costs. For renters who cannot afford to move, advocates say those restrictions can leave few immediate options. Lily Coleman faced that dilemma when she and other residents
  
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• Mississippi Blood Services hosting Kosciusko drives; donors entered to win Saints Tickets

  31-08-2026 10:45 via breezynews.com
  
  Mississippi Blood Services is issuing an urgent appeal for blood donors amid a critical shortage across the state, with two community blood drives scheduled in Kosciusko early next month.
  The first local drive will take place Thursday, Sept. 3, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. A second Kosciusko drive will be held Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, in the Walmart parking lot from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.
  Mississippi Blood Services says donors, especially t
  
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• Bryan Weaver Murder Trial Begins Today; Breezy News Providing Courtroom Coverage

  31-08-2026 10:28 via breezynews.com
  
  The murder trial of Bryan Weaver, who is charged in the death of his wife, Tracy Weaver, begins today, Monday, August 31, and is scheduled to continue through Friday, September 4.
  Weaver was indicted for first-degree murder in February 2025 in connection with the August 2023 shooting death of his wife, Tracy Weaver, who was found dead inside the couple’s Attala County home.
  Breezy News will be in the courtroom covering the proceedings and will provide updates throughout the trial.
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• Two Found Deceased Sunday in an Attala County Home

  31-08-2026 10:14 via breezynews.com
  
  Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people who were found dead in their home in the Zama community on Sunday, August 30.
  At approximately 4:58 p.m., an individual arrived home and found a male and female who also lived at the residence unresponsive.
  The incident was reported to the Attala County Sheriff’s Office, and deputies and EMS were dispatched to the scene.
  Attala County Coroner Sam Bell identified the two deceased individuals as Johnny Ray Reeves II, 38, and Nicole Masse
  
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