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• Lumberton forms grant committee, uses facade funding as first test for downtown revival

  07-03-2026 17:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  LUMBERTON — The Lumberton Main Street Association is forming a grant committee to pursue new funding for downtown businesses, beginning with a $10,000 facade grant as its first test case. The Mississippi Power Foundation awarded the funding to the association, which will distribute up to $2,000 per qualifying business in early April. Applications close April 9 and are open to Main St
  
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• Las detenciones de ICE interrumpen vidas y negocios en Oxford

  13-07-2026 18:36 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Esta historia es una traducción del artículo publicado en Mississippi Today el 1 de julio de 2026. OXFORD – Tras una oleada de detenciones en Oxford y sus alrededores durante las dos primeras semanas de junio, comunidades de inmigrantes se enfrentaron a una falta de información por parte de las autoridades mientras lidiaban con las emergencias y las afectaciones en las vidas, las fa
  
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• Jackson bus drivers go on strike after latest contract impasse between union and MV Transportation

  13-07-2026 17:54 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  This is a developing story.Scores of Jackson bus drivers and other transit workers formed picket lines early Monday, after contract talks over the weekend failed to produce an agreement between the transportation union and the Texas company under contract to run JTRAN.The strike is sure to disrupt the lives of scores of low-income and disabled Jacksonians who rely on the city’s bus system to get to work and
  
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• Kosciusko Big Red Band showcase planned for Tuesday (July 14)

  13-07-2026 15:13 via breezynews.com
  
  The Kosciusko Big Red Band will wrap up its 2026 Band Camp Tuesday, July 14 with the annual Band Camp Showcase.
  Beginning at 6:30 pm at Landrum Field (Whippet Stadium), the band will perform a preview of its 2026 marching show titled “The End.”
  There is no cost for admission.
  For more information, follow Kosciusko Big Red Band on Facebook.
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• Mississippi is getting hotter. Experts say it’s hurting moms and babies

  13-07-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  CLEVELAND – Going for nearly a year with broken heating and air conditioning has been miserable for Ashley Matthews. But the last few months have been unbearable – and potentially dangerous. Matthews, 27, is six months pregnant with her third child.Her car didn’t have air conditioning, either, so Matthews financed a new one in May to get relief from the heat.  “I can imagine if I&
  
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• Little Whippet Soccer Camp Set for July 21-23

  13-07-2026 09:23 via breezynews.com
  
  The Little Whippet Soccer Camp returns to Kosciusko High School July 21-23 for kids ages 4-12.
  The camp will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. each day at the Kosciusko High School Athletic Complex. Participants will work on soccer fundamentals, play games, and train alongside current Kosciusko High School players.
  Registration is $75 for all three days or $30 per day.
  For more information or to register, contact Greg Cooper at [email protected].
  Parents are encouraged to register earl
  
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• Heavy Rain Threat Continues in This Area

  13-07-2026 07:10 via breezynews.com
  
  After some flash flooding along the I-20 and I-59 corridors Sunday night, more heavy rain is possible today across a large part of Mississippi including most of the local area.  The National Weather Service says two to four inches of rain could fall during the afternoon and evening hours.
  Heat stress will be held in check during the first part of the week with temperatures averaging four to eight degrees below normal.  But hotter conditions will return by the end of the week.
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• Made in America: The products of US prison labor are all around us

  12-07-2026 20:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  I spent last summer scouring the South for the products of prison labor in a strange scavenger hunt across small-town America.A freshman’s dorm mattress at Mississippi State University. A Georgia Medicaid patient’s eyeglasses. The goalpost padding at Bauxite High School in Arkansas. The burn ban flag at the Boerne Fire Department in Texas Hill Country.All of them were made by people incarcerated in Ame
  
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• DUIs, Malicious Mischief, and Felony Drug Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

  12-07-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  SKYLER MILES BEN, 19, of Philadelphia, Contempt of Court, NCSO.  Bond $0.
   BEN COOPER, 44, of Philadelphia, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, PPD.  Bond N/A, N/A, $1,500, $800 $1,000.
   NEQUITA LACHELLE FARMER, 28, of Philadelphia, DUI – 1st, Speeding, No Insurance, MHP.  Bond $1,500, $300, $800.
   JOHN THOMAS HARVEY, 4
  
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• Tales of Donald Trump’s involvement in the World Cup and Two Mississippi Museums

  12-07-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  President Donald Trump’s insistence on interfering in the World Cup’s officiating and disciplinary actions and then bragging about his involvement conjure memories of how he horned in on the opening of the Two Mississippi Museums in 2017.Believe it or not, the president tends to want to make himself the center of attention regardless of his actual involvement. The World Cup and Two Mississippi Museums
  
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• KPD Investigating Two Stolen Vehicle Incidents This Weekend

  12-07-2026 12:26 via breezynews.com
  
  Kosciusko Police are investigating a pair of vehicle thefts reported over the weekend.
  Authorities say one vehicle was stolen early Saturday morning from Gilliland Street, and a second vehicle was reported stolen early Sunday morning from South Natchez Street.
  Police are encouraging residents to remain aware of your surroundings, lock their vehicles, and report any suspicious activity. KPD reminds the public, if you see something, say something.
  Anyone with information related to either theft is
  
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• UPDATE: Arrests Made in Philadelphia Shooting

  12-07-2026 10:10 via breezynews.com
  
  FURTHER UPDATE:
  The Philadelphia Police Department has made arrests in connection with the early morning shooting on July 12 that claimed the life of 19-year-old Jamari Hickman and injured three others.
  The following individuals have been arrested and charged:
  Ja’Tavious Johnson, 20, of Carthage, Mississippi
  Jacob Triplett, 20, of Carthage, Mississippi
  Both suspects have been charged with First-Degree Murder and three counts of Attempted Murder.
  Both men were arrested in Leake Co. with the
  
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• Four People Shot, One Dead in Philadelphia

  12-07-2026 10:10 via breezynews.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–Four people were shot, with one person pronounced dead and the other three taken to hospitals in Philadelphia Sunday morning, said the Philadelphia Police Department.
  The shooting happened on Walnut St., according to a Facebook post from the police department.
  The first calls came in at two minutes after midnight. Police radio traffic indicates the shootings happened among a large crowd of people. It was unclear how many shots may have been fired.
  Several 911 calls indi
  
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• Two-Car Wreck Saturday Morning on Hwy. 35

  12-07-2026 09:33 via breezynews.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Two cars wrecked Saturday morning on Hwy. 35 south near Kosciusko.
  Attala County deputies were dispatched to the location of the wreck, which was in front of Lawrence Grocery, just after 9:30 a.m. An ambulance was also dispatched.
  Someone was injured, but did not go to the hospital.
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• Gunshots Reported, Police Chase and Arrest Man

  12-07-2026 09:08 via breezynews.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Gunshots were reported early Saturday at North Natchez Apartments in Kosciusko.
  The person who called police also reported they could hear people arguing.
  That call was about 1:05 a.m.
  Shortly after police arrived they reported chasing someone, with that person being caught at North Natchez and Hwy. 12.
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• Fight Reported Friday Night

  12-07-2026 09:04 via breezynews.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–A fight was reported Friday night in Kosciusko between at least two people.
  The call was about 10 p.m., possibly in the Sullivan’s parking lot. The caller reported two people fighting with sticks.
  Kosciusko Police arrived and shortly after one person was reported in custody.
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• Storm Threat Continues in This Area Today

  12-07-2026 07:31 via breezynews.com
  
  The National Weather Service is keeping most of Mississippi including the local area under a Level-1 “marginal” risk of isolated severe storms from mid-afternoon through this evening.  Damaging wind gusts will be possible.  Heavy rain and frequent lightning can also be expected.  With more showers and storms forecast through Wednesday, the state will enjoy a brief break from the heat stress with afternoon highs reaching only into the mid and upper 80s.   Hott
  
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• Neighbors in need spur Stone County pair into flood rescues

  11-07-2026 15:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  PERKINSTON — The calls kept coming as floodwaters spread across Stone County. Tim Davenport and Michael Graham had never responded to a natural disaster before, but they had something many stranded residents needed: a boat. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur caused widespread flooding across South Mississippi June 18, damaging homes, busi
  
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• DUIs and Drug Possession in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

  11-07-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  CHARLES MURPHY BOLDEN, 47, of DeKalb, Serving Sentence, NCSO.  Bond $0.
   GARIAN DIXON, 33, of Philadelphia, Failure to Appear, NCSO.  Bond $0.
   BRANDI GAIL FRAZIER, 27, of Philadelphia, No Driver’s License, No Insurance, Contempt of Court, MHP.  Bond $300, $800, $0.
   QUENTARIUS HARDEN, 28, of Jackson, Possession of Marijuana, PPD.  Bond $1,500.
   DESTIN LASHAWN KNIGHT, 34, of Tuscaloosa, AL, Serving Sentence, NCSO.  Bond $0.
   RAYMOND MCMILLA
  
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• Level-1 Storm Risk Posted for This Area Tonight and Sunday

  11-07-2026 07:44 via breezynews.com
  
  Storms could be moving into this part of central Mississippi tonight and developing again on Sunday.  There’s a Level-1 “marginal” risk of isolated severe storms with damaging wind gusts.  The National Weather Service says heavy downpours and frequent lightning will also be possible.  Rain chances will continue next week at least through Wednesday.
  With the storms not expected to arrive until the evening hours today, temperatures will climb into the mid 90s resul
  
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• Jackson bus drivers threaten to walk off the job Monday as talks continue into the weekend

  11-07-2026 00:50 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  The union representing dozens of Jackson bus drivers and other transportation workers issued a 72-hour strike notice Friday, even as the union said it would continue trying to reach an agreement with MV Transportation, the Texas company under contract to run JTRAN.If both sides cannot reach an agreement by Sunday, the union plans to go on strike at 4 a.m. on Monday, according to a statement released Friday by the
  
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• Senatobia police finally released internal reports of the shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. They reveal almost nothing

  11-07-2026 00:26 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Joseph Cranney is a reporter with the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center in collaboration with The New York Times. Mukta Joshi is an investigative reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow examining immigration and criminal justice issues. Nearly a month after police in Mississippi shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley outside Walmart i
  
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• Legislators expect special session on youth court reform as deal nears

  10-07-2026 22:30 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Legislative leaders are close to finalizing a deal on reforming Mississippi’s youth court system and expect Gov. Tate Reeves to call them into a special legislative session soon, according to multiple lawmakers and negotiators involved in the discussions. It’s unclear how wide-ranging the reforms to the court would be and when exactly the special session would take place, though several legislator
  
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• Governor appoints assistant DA Brad McCullouch  to temporarily lead Hinds County DA’s office

  10-07-2026 21:40 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Gov. Tate Reeves on Friday appointed an interim steward to lead the Hinds County District Attorney’s office until a Nov. 3 special election can fill the vacancy left by the resignation of District Attorney Jody Owens, who pleaded guilty last week to federal conspiracy charges.Brad McCullouch, a Madison County resident, has worked as an assistant district attorney in Hinds County since 2023. Owens pleaded gui
  
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• What happened to Nolan Xavier Wells?

  10-07-2026 20:42 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Miles from the Mississippi Gulf Coast on a remote island whose beauty of clear beaches and white sand dunes was immortalized by famed American artist Walter Inglis Anderson, Nolan Xavier Wells’ young life came to an end. How and why are among the many unanswered questions that remain after the 18-year-old from Ocean Springs was last seen on the Fourth of July and his body found two days later off Horn I
  
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• Voter voices: ‘It’s so discouraging to see the whole thing all over again’

  10-07-2026 20:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  “Voter Voices” is a series of people sharing their thoughts on voting rights, the state’s history of voter suppression and the new gerrymandering push embroiling Mississippi, the South and the nation after the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana case gutted the federal Voting Rights Act’s requirements for majority Black districts.One of the first things Ed Godfrey was taught w
  
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• New ruling on Mississippi Supreme Court redistricting not likely for several months

  10-07-2026 19:05 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  It will be at least several months before a federal judge, for the second time, decides whether Mississippi’s three state Supreme Court districts violate the Voting Rights Act and deprive Black voters.After the U.S. Supreme Court, in its Louisiana v. Callais decision, rolled back protections for racial discrimination in redistricting, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision from U.S. Distri
  
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• Twenty years later, Thad Cochran’s vision of Delta Health Alliance still impactful, CEO says

  10-07-2026 18:31 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.For many Mississippians, the late Sen. Thad Cochran’s legacy is measured in roads, buildings, research cente
  
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• High blood pressure is climbing in young adults. In Mississippi, young women face the rising stakes

  10-07-2026 16:53 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  For months, Katie Shappley was in denial about her symptoms. Despite difficulty breathing and odd tingles in her left arm, the daughter of a “hard-headed farmer man” didn’t go see a doctor until her headaches were bad enough to call off of work. When she finally went in, Shappley, who works in physician credentialing at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, remembers the nurse practitio
  
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• Breezy 103.7 Celebrates One year on air

  10-07-2026 15:01 via breezynews.com
  
  Breezy 103.7 (WLIN-FM), Boswell Media’s adult contemporary station serving Kosciusko, Attala County, and central Mississippi, is celebrating its first anniversary on the 103.7 FM frequency this weekend.
  The milestone marks one year since Breezy officially transitioned from 101.1 FM to 103.7 FM on July 11, 2025, a move designed to strengthen the station’s signal and significantly expand its broadcast reach across central Mississippi.
  The frequency change was necessary after it was det
  
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