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• Marshall Ramsey: Farming and fuming

  25-09-2026 23:00 via mississippitoday.org
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• $6B data center planned for Jefferson Davis, one of the poorest counties in the country

  30-09-2026 23:53 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  A $6 billion data center is being planned for Jefferson Davis County. The developer, Eagle Rock Partners, hosted an informational meeting on Tuesday to talk with people about their concerns and answer questions about the project, which is called the Big Woods Techno
  
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• MDA chief Bill Cork resigns with little explanation. Reeves appoints Waldrop

  30-09-2026 17:37 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mississippi Development Authority Director Bill Cork, the state’s head economic development officer, has resigned with little explanation. Cork is leaving after a more than two year stint as MDA director. Gov. Tate Reeves appointed Cork in 2023 and he was confirmed by the state Senate in April of 2024. Reeves called Cork’s resignation a “retirement,” and wished him “all the best in his future endeavors” in a statement.“Serving Mississippi has
  
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• Holmes Community College Goodman Campus 2026 Homecoming Court

  30-09-2026 17:26 via breezynews.com
  
  Holmes Community College has announced the Goodman Campus 2026 Homecoming Court.Homecoming QueenEmorey “Kami” Beard of French Camp
  Student Body MaidMolly Steed of Kosciusko
  Sophomore MaidsKaylyn Alese McLendon of Winona
  Alli Sparks of Kosciusko
  Freshman MaidsClaire Sophia Evans of Madison
  Mallory Moore of Kosciusko.The post Holmes Community College Goodman Campus 2026 Homecoming Court appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Delta Harvest market adjusts from weekly to monthly

  30-09-2026 17:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  The Delta Harvest Neighborhood Market is changing its hours as it continues its mission to support Delta farmers and Mississippi shoppers with fresh, locally grown foods.The market is now open monthly rather than weekly. It will open on Oct. 22, Nov. 24, Dec. 23 and Dec.
  
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• Photo Gallery: What’s Happening at Ivey Mechanical on North Wells?

  30-09-2026 16:54 via breezynews.com
  
  Have you driven down North Wells Street near Highway 12 lately? If so, you may have noticed roll-off dumpsters, caution tape, and crews working around the old wood-front Ivey Mechanical building.
  As of Wednesday, September 30, the building is being demolished.
  Breezy News spoke with Steve Barnhill, Vice President of Fabrication Services at Ivey Mechanical, who said the building is being torn down due to its deteriorating condition.
  According to Barnhill, the building has been vacant for at least
  
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• House Fire Tuesday Evening in Attala

  30-09-2026 15:58 via breezynews.com
  
  At 5:22 Tuesday evening, the Attala County Fire Department along with Sallis and Carmack volunteers responded to a house fire on Attala Rd. 4147. When firefighters arrived, they discovered about a quarter of the house was involved.
  The crews were able to make an interior attack on the blaze and quickly contained it, preventing it from destroying the entire home. The house was unoccupied at the time, and no injuries have been reported.
  The official cause is undetermined, but it is believed to hav
  
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• McAdams DL Darrin Fleming named to Bernard Blackwell All-Star roster

  30-09-2026 15:37 via breezynews.com
  
  McAdams senior defensive lineman Darrin Fleming has been selected to represent the North squad in the annual Bernard Blackwell Classic All-Star Football Game.
  The state showcase brings together top senior talent from across Mississippi for a North vs. South matchup. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Gulfport High School Stadium.
  Fleming earned his all-star nod after anchoring the Bulldogs’ front seven through the first stretch of the season. In four games, the disrupti
  
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• Two Whippets named to MS/AL All-Star game roster

  30-09-2026 15:11 via breezynews.com
  
  Two Kosciusko Whippets will represent the Magnolia State on the gridiron this winter. Senior quarterback Caiden Wade and senior wide receiver Ladarrion “LD” McBride have both been selected to the Mississippi roster for the annual Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game.
  The showcase pits 40 of Mississippi’s top high school seniors against Alabama’s best. This year’s game is set for Saturday, Dec. 12, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.
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• Who’s funding the Hinds DA candidates? Voters won’t know until a week before Nov. 3 election

  30-09-2026 15:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Hinds County voters will get their first comprehensive look at how the five candidates for district attorney are financing their campaigns just a week before the Nov. 3 special election.Even some of the candidates aren’t sure exactly how much money is in their camp
  
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• DUIs and False ID in Carthage and Leake Arrests

  30-09-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  LA DARIUS D BODY, 20, of Carthage, Improper Turn, No Insurance, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, No Driver’s License, CPD.  Bond $238, $438, $0, $438.
   BRYANNA L FRESHOUR, 25, of Walnut Grove, Bench Warrant – Justice Court, WGPD.  Bond $726.50.
   CHARLIE HEMPHILL, 39, of Louisville, No Insurance, Seatbelt Violation, DUI – Other Substance, LCSO.  Bond $500, $500, $1,000.
   KIERRA J JACKSON, 21, No Insurance, False ID, No Driver’s
  
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• Firefighters from Attala and Philadelphia Graduate State Fire Academy

  30-09-2026 12:28 via breezynews.com
  
  Two young men will graduate the Mississippi State Fire Academy on Thursday, Oct. 1 and are serving our communities at their local fire departments. Kristopher Keshon Brown of the Attala County Fire Department and John Cutrer of the Philadelphia Fire Department have both completed the seven-week firefighter training course.
  Firefighter Class 223 of the Mississippi State Fire Academy is making a difference, and twenty-nine (29) members will graduate from the National Fire Protection Association (N
  
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• Audio: Sunstar Insurance Coaches Show – September 30, 2026

  30-09-2026 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 MS Gulf Coast, spotlights Player of the Game Skylar Townsend, and previews the game against Itawamba.The post Audio: Sunstar Insurance Coaches Show – September 30, 2026 appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Leake County Lt. Joshua Pinkard Makes History at FBI National Academy

  30-09-2026 08:20 via breezynews.com
  
  Leake County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Joshua Pinkard graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on September 17, becoming the first member of the Leake County Sheriff’s Office to attend the prestigious program.
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  Pinkard was among 265 law enforcement officers who graduated as part of the academy’s 299th session. The class included officers from 44 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 29 international officers representing 28 coun
  
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• Charges Upgraded in Deadly Boat Crash

  30-09-2026 07:24 via breezynews.com
  
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  Additional charges have been filed against a Carthage man and another from Lena in connection with the boat collision on the Barnett Reservoir that killed a woman earlier this month and sent four other people to the hospital.  Nelson Jimenez and Nathan Rhinewalt are now both facing manslaughter charges in the death of Madison Alford of Lena, along with aggravated boating under the influence charges.  Jimenez is also accused of tamp
  
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• DUE THURSDAY – It’s Kicks Picks!! Make Your Picks Here

  30-09-2026 02:01 via breezynews.com
  
  Several high school ball games in the area have been moved to Thursday, and it’s possible that more will follow. Because of that, Kicks Picks will be due on Thursday this week.
  Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em “Kicks Picks” is back for its 23rd season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com.
  Make your picks each week for the best high school and college football games in the state. If you get the most right, then you’re a winner.
  The weekly winner w
  
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• Refugees, asylum seekers to lose Medicaid coverage Oct. 1

  29-09-2026 23:43 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Multiple groups of lawfully present immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers without a green card, will become ineligible for Medicaid and CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, starting Oct. 1. The changes take effect following the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that President Donald Trump signed into law last year. Health policy experts and organizations that work with immigrants in Mississippi warn the changes will worsen a culture of fear that could com
  
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• Colom challenges Hyde-Smith to debates, calls her ‘chicken’

  29-09-2026 23:08 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Scott Colom said Thursday he accepted invitations from two TV stations to debate and challenged Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith to join him.Flanked by a staffer in an inflatable chicken outfit, Colom told reporters he sent Hyde-Smith&
  
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• Thomastown Baptist Church Host “Carnival on the Corner” Harvest Festival

  29-09-2026 17:53 via breezynews.com
  
  Thomastown Baptist Church is inviting the local community to gather for an evening of family-friendly fun at its annual Harvest Festival, themed “Carnival on the Corner”.
  The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, starting at 6:00 PM at the church grounds.
  Designed as a festive celebration for families and neighbors, the event will feature a variety of activities, including:Carnival Games: Interactive games for kids and families.
  Prizes: Giveaways and contest prizes throughout the
  
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• Water Valley woman’s birthday fundraiser erases millions in medical debt

  29-09-2026 17:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  WATER VALLEY — “I can’t believe I’m 60 years old,” said Beth Mayeaux to the friends gathered in her Water Valley home’s light-filled, eggshell blue living room. She paused, smiling, as they clapped and cheered.  The education
  
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• The Junior Auxiliary of Kosciusko is Accepting Applications

  29-09-2026 16:09 via breezynews.com
  
  The Junior Auxiliary of Kosciusko is now accepting applications for provisional members for the 2026-2027 year.
  Women interested in becoming provisional members of the Junior Auxiliary of Kosciusko are encouraged to apply for the upcoming 2026-2027 year.
  JA is also hosting an Informational Social at The Carousel House on Sunday, October 4th at 3:00 PM. This social will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in Junior Auxiliary to learn more about the organization, ask questions, and meet s
  
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• Attala Fire Chief Cautions Against Burning After Woods Fire Rekindles

  29-09-2026 15:21 via breezynews.com
  
  The Attala County Fire Department and Sallis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a woods fire on Attala Rd. 4237 in the McAdams area Tuesday morning.
  Firefighters were called to the scene at approximately 11:13 a.m. after a burn pile from about a week ago rekindled and spread into the surrounding woods. The fire caused minor damage to a nearby shed.
  ACFD Chief Tim Cox urges residents to avoid outdoor burning at this time as conditions are very dry and not ideal for burning.
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• Kosciusko Attala Partnership Decorates the Square for Fall

  29-09-2026 15:00 via breezynews.com
  
  On Monday, the Kosciusko Attala Partnership (KAP) started decorating the square to celebrate the fall season. Along with the familiar decorations, such as the pumpkin patch, there are new string lights decorated with pumpkin buckets hanging over the road.
  This is being done in preparation for the fall festivities, such as the Hayride on Thursday, October 1, and the Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 24, from 9-4. The KAP will be releasing more information on its Facebook page soon.The post Ko
  
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• UPDATE: Kosciusko Teen has Been Found Safe

  29-09-2026 14:13 via breezynews.com
  
  UPDATE: FOUND SAFE!Kosciusko Police are asking for your help locating a 15-year-old runaway juvenile.Trentaeveus Simmons, 15, was last seen Tuesday morning, September 29, wearing a black hoodie and black jogging pants.
  Anyone who sees Simmons or with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the Kosciusko Police Department at (662) 289-3131 or Central MS Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS(8477). You can also easily submit a tip online by clicking here. All Central MS Crime Stoppers s
  
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• MISSING: 15-Year-Old Trentaeveus Simmons of Kosciusko

  29-09-2026 14:13 via breezynews.com
  
  Kosciusko Police are asking for your help locating a 15-year-old runaway juvenile.Trentaeveus Simmons, 15, was last seen Tuesday morning, September 29, wearing a black hoodie and black jogging pants.
  Anyone who sees Simmons or with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the Kosciusko Police Department at (662) 289-3131 or Central MS Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS(8477). You can also easily submit a tip online by clicking here. All Central MS Crime Stoppers submissions are comp
  
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• Shoplifting, Drugs, and DUIs in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

  29-09-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  NATASHA DAWN BELL, 43, of Philadelphia, Contempt of Court, Failure to Appear X 3, NCSO.  Bond $0, $0 X 3.
   HAYDEN M BURNS, 25, of Kosciusko, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia, PPD.  Bond $1,000, $800.
   STEVEN A DISON, 30, of Philadelphia, Felony Pursuit, NCSO.  Bond $15,000.
   CHLOE FULTON, 22, of Philadelphia, Contempt of Court – Philadelphia Municipal Court, PPD.  Bond N/A.
   QUINTON HENSON, 60, of Union, DUI – 1
  
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• Children’s lit collection at University of Southern Mississippi hits 60 and still growing

  29-09-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  HATTIESBURG — Katie Herndon, curator of the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University of Southern Mississippi, opens a box and pulls out several original illustrations of “Curious George.” They are as fresh and captivatin
  
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• Wildfire Risk Locally Today

  29-09-2026 07:58 via breezynews.com
  
  Despite the rain that fell in some areas Monday, the National Weather Service is advising that there’s an increased risk of wildfires today in this part of central Mississippi.  Low humidity and occasional breezes will be partly to blame.  Dry weather is forecast for the next few days but it’s shaping up as a wet weekend with the rain expected to begin on Friday and continue Saturday and Sunday.   Two to four inches of rain could fall before it ends.
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• Jury clears 1 former Capitol Police officer in a 2022 killing but can’t reach verdict on the other

  29-09-2026 02:39 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The manslaughter trial for two former Capitol Police officers in the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old Jackson man ended Monday with one acquittal and one mistrial.After nearly five hours of deliberation, a Hinds County jury deadlocked on whether to convict Michael Lamar Rhinewalt, who fired the fatal shot, but acquitted Steven Frederick Jr., who also shot his gun. The defendants, who are white, told jurors they shot Jaylen Lewis, a Black man, in the head in self-defense during a traffic sto
  
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• Jury clears 1 former Capitol Police officer in a 2022 killing. AG’s office drops case against the other when jury couldn’t reach a verdict

  29-09-2026 02:39 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  The manslaughter trial for two former Capitol Police officers in the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old Jackson man ended Monday with both men walking free.After nearly five hours of deliberation, a Hinds County jury deadlocked on whether to convict Michael Lamar Rhinewalt,
  
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