Mississippi news

• Heat Advisory in Effect Again Today

  16-09-2026 08:04 via breezynews.com
  
   
  HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above
  This last full week of summer continues to see some above-normal heat in Mississippi.   Greenville and Greenwood both hit 100 yesterday.  That broke the record set in Greenwood 46 years ago and tied the record in Greenville, both of those highs 12 degrees above normal.
  Much of the local area will be back under a heat advisory today.  Among the counties included, Attala, Holmes, Carroll, Montgomery and Choctaw.   Temp
  
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• After clashing with colleagues, Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell says he won’t seek reelection 

  16-09-2026 22:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  John Caldwell, the Northern District transportation commissioner, has announced that he is not running for reelection, leaving one of north Mississippi’s top political positions open next year. Caldwell didn’t say specifically why he’s not running again, but said it has nothing to do with his recent clashes with his commission and Mississippi Department of Transportation colleagues.The mercurial Caldwell has clashed with MDOT Director Brad White and other commissioners re
  
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• The true mythology of Samuel Mockbee: 25 years after his death, group renews effort to create a home for the architect’s work

  16-09-2026 21:46 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Twenty five years since prolific architect Sambo Mockbee’s death, his rarely seen archive may soon have a permanent home. Mockbee died in 2001 at the age of 57. He was at the height of his productivity. This anniversary has renewed efforts to house more than 400 original artifacts, including drawings, architectural models, paintings and personal journals – many never before publicly exhibited – that illuminate his lifelong creative project. The initiative, titled &ld
  
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• Fitch unveils plan for how Mississippi will spend $189M Meta settlement

  16-09-2026 21:35 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has unveiled a plan for how Mississippi can spend $189 million of national Meta lawsuit funds, directing over $18 million a year to be split among three state agencies for the next decade. The plan arrived in a consent decree that lawyers for the state filed Monday in Hinds Chancery Court. Fitch drafted the plan as Meta, the corporation that runs Facebook and Instagram, prepares to pay billions of dollars to states after attorneys general accused the
  
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• Your Questions About Mississippi Data Centers, Answered

  16-09-2026 21:09 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mississippi Today has been reporting on proposed data centers across the state. State leaders say the industry is a key driver for Mississippi’s economic future.In Mississippi and across the U.S., residents have voiced concerns about potential energy costs and water usage, as well as air and noise pollution from the generators needed to power data centers. At the same time, data centers represent a historic investment in the state that is fueling demand in the construction industry, payin
  
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• Data Centers:  FAQ

  16-09-2026 21:09 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mississippi Today has been reporting on proposed data centers across the state. State leaders say the industry is a key driver for Mississippi’s economic future.In Mississippi and across the U.S., residents have voiced concerns about potential energy costs and water usage, as well as air and noise pollution from the generators needed to power data centers. At the same time, data centers represent a historic investment in the state that is fueling demand in the construction industry, payin
  
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• A data center in the tiny town of Walls? Officials eye rezoning 1K acres

  16-09-2026 20:30 via mississippitoday.org
  
  An application to rezone over 1,000 acres from agricultural to light-industrial use is facing intense public scrutiny in the small town of Walls. While there appears to be no project at this stage, some believe that the town wants to attract a data center. But residents say the larger question is why a rezoning this large is needed.Rep. Dan Eubanks, a Republican from Walls, wrote on social media that the town is “wanting to put another massive data center right in our back yard.&rdqu
  
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• LSU sack leader Princewill Umanmielen is served in $550K lawsuit filed by Ole Miss

  16-09-2026 19:46 via mississippitoday.org
  
  LSU sack leader Princewill Umanmielen has been served legal papers related to a July lawsuit filed by the University of Mississippi which alleges that the former Rebels edge rusher owes Ole Miss $550,000 because of his decision to transfer to the rival Tigers.Records filed in Lafayette County Circuit Court in Mississippi indicate that papers were served on Tuesday, just five days before No. 7 LSU was slated to visit No. 8 Ole Miss in a game immersed in hype stemming from coach Lane Kiffin&rsquo
  
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• Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows

  16-09-2026 18:11 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term, according to a tracking tool released Wednesday by a pro-democracy nonprofit and a group of researchers and scientists.The cuts affected all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with health, nutrition, the environment and disaster relief making up the largest share of cuts, the States United Democracy Center and Grant Witness organization found.Among the grants
  
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• Crooked Letter Sports: A Magnolia Bowl for the Ages

  16-09-2026 17:02 via mississippitoday.org
  
  CBS National College Football Writer John Talty joins the podcast to talk about this week’s LSU – Ole Miss game and his latest book, in which he profiles LSU coach Lane Kiffin, one of the most divisive figures in sports.
  
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• Trailer Loaded with Appliances Stolen from Spot Cash Tire & Appliance

  16-09-2026 16:19 via breezynews.com
  
  A trailer loaded with washing machines, dryers, and refrigerators, was stolen from Spot Cash on Hwy 12 around 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16.
  Kosciusko Police Department is investigating the theft and asks for the public’s assistance.
  Anyone with information regarding the theft is urged to contact Central MS Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS(8477) to receive a reward of up to $2,500. You can also easily submit a tip online by clicking here. All Central MS Crime Stoppers submissions are completely
  
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• Drugs, DUIs, and Domestic Violence Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

  16-09-2026 15:04 via breezynews.com
  
  JEFFREY C ADAMS, 29, of Philadelphia, Indecent Exposure, Hold for PPD, PPD.  Bond $500, N/A.
   TYDARIUS I BOLER, 23, of Philadelphia, Contempt of Court – Philadelphia Municipal Court, PPD.  Bond N/A.
   NORMAN EAKES, 46, of Philadelphia, DUI – 1st, PPD.  Bond $1,500.
   FELIPE GARCIA JR, 57, of Forest, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia, NCSO.  Bond $0, $600.
   JIMMY DANIEL HENDON, 50, of Philadelphia, Indictment,
  
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• LSU-Ole Miss football: This is a series that can change a person’s life

  16-09-2026 14:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  LSU and Ole Miss will play one of the most anticipated and important football games in Mississippi history Saturday night in Oxford.Rick ClevelandPut all the Lane Kiffin stuff aside (please!). LSU-Ole Miss is meaningful enough without all that, especially when both are Top 10 teams. Games in this rivalry can change lives.I remember talking about the 1959 Ole Miss-LSU regular season game with Rebel great Charlie Flowers shortly before he died 55 years later in 2014. LSU won that game 7-3 on Bill
  
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• Photo: Morning prayer at Ethel High School: area pastors launch rotating campus prayer group

  16-09-2026 13:31 via breezynews.com
  
  Local pastors, community members, and first responders gathered around the flagpole at Ethel High School Wednesday morning for a time of prayer over area students, teachers, and school staff.
  The initiative was organized after Dr. Danya Turner, Superintendent of the Kosciusko School District, met with local pastors to launch a weekly prayer effort for local campuses, inspired by similar successful programs in Starkville and Winston County.The group made its first stop at Kosciusko High School la
  
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• Mississippi midterms: Trump weighs heavily in 1st District contest between Kelly, Johnson

  16-09-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  A Democratic political newcomer is hoping to unseat a six-term Republican congressman in a historically conservative district that stretches from northeast Mississippi to the populous DeSoto County on the northwestern side of the state. U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly, a Republican from Lee County, is facing Cliff Johnson, the Democratic nominee from Lafayette County and Johnny Baucom, a Libertarian candidate from Columbus.Kelly and Johnson disagree on President Donald Trump’s performance, vot
  
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• City of Kosciusko announces official day for Trick-or-Treating

  16-09-2026 12:24 via breezynews.com
  
  The City of Kosciusko has set the official day for Trick-r-Treating.
  Mayor Tim Kyle said the official day will be Saturday, Oct. 31.
  Additionally, the annual Safety Parade around the square will be held Thursday, Oct. 29.
  For more information on the Safety Parade and other fall/Halloween events in Kosciusko, call the KAP office at 662-289-2981.
  Audio: Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle 
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• Minute with the Mayor – September 16, 2026

  16-09-2026 11:00 via breezynews.com
  
  This week on Minute with the Mayor: Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle discusses Westwood neighborhood safety meetings, adoption of the FY27 city budget, sewer line repairs, new commercial developments like Domino’s and Zaxby’s, and Kosciusko High School Homecoming festivities following this week’s Board of Aldermen meeting.
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  The post Minute with the Mayor – September 16, 2026 appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Audio: Sunstar Insurance Coaches Show – September 16, 2026

  16-09-2026 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 Hinds, spotlights Player of the Game Jerkel Ivey, and previews the game against Coahoma. The post Audio: Sunstar Insurance Coaches Show – September 16, 2026 appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Board appoints Nonya Thrasher as superintendent of Hazlehurst public schools

  15-09-2026 22:17 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Nonya Thrasher, who has led Hazlehurst City School District as interim leader since June, is now the permanent superintendent. The school board voted 3-2 to appoint Thrasher and offer her a one-year, $130,000 contract. Darryl Hilliard Jr., Gloria Sandifer and school board President Paul Rhodes supported Thrasher’s appointment. Corey Murray and Oscar Tanner III voted no. Hazlehurst City School District Superintendent Nonya Thrasher Credit: Courtesy: Nonya ThrasherRhodes said ther
  
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• Leake County schools released from decades-long desegregation order

  15-09-2026 21:57 via mississippitoday.org
  
  After more than half a century, Leake County schools have been released from a federal order that monitored and prevented racial discrimination within the district. That means a judge will no longer oversee Leake County School District to ensure Black  students get equal access to a quality education. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Jordan approved the order’s dissolution on Sept. 3. Officials announced the decision Monday night on Facebook.“This historic milestone r
  
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• ‘The heart of the community’: Jefferson County schools provide more than an education

  15-09-2026 20:01 via mississippitoday.org
  
  FAYETTE — By 11:30 a.m., the students at Jefferson County schools are hungry. Seated in rows at long cafeteria tables, elementary students tuck into their lunches — crispy chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, corn and fruit. Only a few of them carry lunchboxes. When they throw away their plastic foam trays, some lick barbecue sauce off their fingers. In Jefferson County, 1 in 3 children is food insecure, making school meals an important source of consistent nourishme
  
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• The Other Side: Michael Chiaradio

  15-09-2026 19:02 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Michael Chiaradio, an entrepreneur and owner of a small farm in Shubuta, is the Democratic nominee for Mississippi’s 3rd District congressional seat, challenging incumbent Republican Michael Guest. Chiaradio, a first-time political candidate, said that as a constituent he was disappointed with Guest rubber stamping the Trump administration agenda, and that when he saw Guest as the only name on his ballot in 2024, he decided he would challenge him. “Who the heck is going to do it if
  
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• Trump administration helps announce Hitachi Energy plans for $528M transformer factory in Copiah County

  15-09-2026 18:14 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Hitachi Energy is investing $528 million to build a new transformer factory in Copiah County, with plans to create 654 jobs. Gov. Tate Reeves announced the development on Tuesday morning from the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, alongside President Donald Trump administration leaders. Federal leaders emphasized that the Zurich-based company’s investment is a part of Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda and goal to bring back American manufacturing.&ldq
  
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• Mississippi Republicans warn of the red menace, even as Comrade Trump breaks out the Marx-Engels playbook

  15-09-2026 18:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  A national trend of Republican candidates warning that Democrats are a bunch of Bolsheviks trying to turn the U.S. into the USSR has trickled down to Mississippi, with some of our GOP politicians warning of the red menace in the midterms.But Mississippi McCarthyites seeking reelection to Congress or other offices might want to look inward, to the current administration they appear to support without question. As they seek to root out socialists and communists on the Mississippi midterm ballot,
  
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• Blaze engulfs vacant commercial building in Jackson; no injuries reported

  15-09-2026 17:56 via mississippitoday.org
  
  An early morning blaze engulfed the old Midtown Center located on Mill Street in downtown Jackson Tuesday, causing extensive damage but no injuries, fire officials said.The Jackson Fire Department was dispatched to 1030 Mill Street at about 5:30 a.m. Crews arrived to heavy smoke and flames.Division Fire Chief of Investigations Charles Felton confirmed the building was vacant and there were no injuries.“At this time, I do not have any information as to how long it’s been vacant. We d
  
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• Secretary of state: No runoff elections for Mississippi’s federal midterm races

  15-09-2026 17:30 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mississippi does not hold runoffs for general elections for federal offices, Secretary of State Michael Watson is reminding voters. “Ensuring Mississippi voters and election officials have clear, straightforward information about how our elections are decided is imperative,” Watson said in a statement. “The requirements are not the same for every office, so we want to make sure candidates, election officials, and voters have trusted information prior to Election Day.&rdqu
  
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• At Pride in the Park, Jackson’s Black LGBTQ+ community finds connection

  15-09-2026 16:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Under the welcome shade of Fondren Park trees, dozens of LGBTQ+ friends and allies socialized and enjoyed barbecue with a drag performance at a local Black Pride event, organized by public health group My Brother’s Keeper. Then, they were called upon to provide the entertainment.Jose Ramirez, left, attended Pride in the Park with Tony Patrick, right. They drove in on Patrick’s Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle. Sept. 12, 2026. Credit: Anna Hu/Mississippi TodayAfter some cajoling by repeat J
  
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• Zaxbys Headed to Kosciusko as Part of North Mississippi Expansion

  15-09-2026 15:19 via breezynews.com
  
  Zaxbys is officially expanding its footprint in North Mississippi, signing a deal to bring its popular saucy chicken concept directly to Kosciusko.
  Brothers Alan and Eddie Gant, both Mississippi natives and Mississippi State University alumni, have signed two new franchise agreements with the brand. Under the development plan, the pair will first launch a location in nearby Winona within the next year, followed by the Kosciusko store approximately one year later.
  While the news confirms the rest
  
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• Ethel High School Ranked Among Top 20 High Schools in Mississippi

  15-09-2026 14:13 via breezynews.com
  
  Ethel Attendance Center/High School has earned major statewide recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, landing at No. 17 overall in Mississippi and claiming the top spot as the No. 1 Class 1A high school in the state.
  Out of nearly 18,000 nationally ranked public high schools and 229 evaluated across Mississippi, Ethel Attendance Center posted an overall score of 78.76 out of 100. The Tigers made their strongest mark on state assessment performance, ran
  
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• Mississippi 2026 midterm elections guide: Who’s running? What are the issues?

  15-09-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Key Senate & House Races ExplainedMidterm elections in November will determine control of both chambers of Congress. In Mississippi, a U.S. Senate race tops the ticket, which includes contested general elections for all four of the state’s U.S. House districts.Who’s in the race: U.S. SenateRepublican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is running for reelection to a second full term. She faces Democratic nominee Scott Colom and
  
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