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• Mississippi schools show progress, though higher state standards result in more C and D districts

  15-10-2026 18:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Half of Mississippi schools and districts are high-performing despite higher standards this year, according to state education rankings released Thursday.The more rigorous standards underscore state leaders’ efforts to continue the gains that have rocketed Mississi
  
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• What will the next era of apprenticeships look like? Mississippi Marketplace

  15-10-2026 22:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Over the past 10 years, there’s been a growing number of job apprenticeships in Mississippi and nationally. With the high cost of a four-year college degree, difficulty for recent grads to find jobs and uncertainty over artificial intelligence’s impact o
  
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• Delta school districts’ successes not reflected in new state rankings

  15-10-2026 21:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Districts across the Delta region saw the largest academic gains in the state in the past year, according to new district rankings released Thursday. Because the state implemented higher cut-off scores this year, however, the accountability scores didn’t alway
  
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• Suspicious letter to Mississippi Secretary of State Watson intercepted

  15-10-2026 19:50 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  The U.S. Postal Service and Homeland Security intercepted a letter sent to Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office, as federal authorities warn of letters with suspicious substances being sent to congressional and election offices across the country.
  
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• Court disbars former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba

  15-10-2026 19:10 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The Mississippi Supreme Court permanently disbarred former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba on Thursday, two months after he offered to surrender his law license. Lumumba, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment, is awaiting sentencing on a federal felony charge after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in a case stemming from an FBI operation that ensnared multiple officials in Mississippi’s capital city.Sentencing was initially scheduled for last mont
  
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• Facing lawsuits, Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI offers to buy homes near Southaven data centers

  15-10-2026 19:01 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  With residents suing over noise and pollution, Elon Musk’s company is trying to buy up homes around his expansive data center operations in Southaven. A few owners have rejected the offers while others are contemplating it or have decided to take the buyout. B
  
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• Facing lawsuits, Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI offers to buy homes homes near Southaven data centers

  15-10-2026 19:01 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  With residents suing over noise and pollution, Elon Musk’s company is trying to buy up homes around his expansive data center operations in Southaven. A few owners have rejected the offers while others are contemplating it or have decided to take the buyout. B
  
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• Attala Officials Warn: Burn Ban Violators Will Face Fines

  15-10-2026 18:20 via breezynews.com
  
  Attala County officials are issuing a stern warning to residents as dangerously dry conditions continue and fire calls increase across the county.
  Sheriff Curtis Pope says the Attala County Sheriff’s Office does not want to issue fines, but citations will soon be issued to those violating the burn ban in an effort to protect lives and property.
  Attala County Fire Chief Tim Cox says conditions are dire, with no relief in sight. Since the burn ban was implemented, the department has responde
  
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• Red Flag Warning Issued for Friday

  15-10-2026 18:19 via breezynews.com
  
  RED FLAG WARNING shown in pink on map above
   
  The Fire Weather Watch for much of Mississippi including the local area for Friday has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning indicating a significant risk of wildfires.  The National Weather Service says a strong cold front will produce north winds up to 25 miles an hour with gusts as high as 35 mph which will combine with low humidity and critically dry vegetation to create conditions favorable for wildfires.   The warning will be
  
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• Midterm campaigns are asking, where’s the beef? And how much does it cost?

  15-10-2026 18:14 via mississippitoday.org
  
  In the midterm elections, meat is on the menu.As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war, they also are having a food fight over who is the most red-blooded carnivore.The latest example came this week in Mississippi, where Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Scott Colom released a video with a snippet of Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith saying that if consumers are upset over high beef prices, “you know you have so many proteins to choose from.”The video cuts to
  
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• Burn Ban Now in Effect in Leake County

  15-10-2026 17:48 via breezynews.com
  
  CARTHAGE, Miss.–A burn ban is now in effect for Leake County, which means no outdoor burning for now.
  The announcement was made Thursday afternoon by the Leake County Sheriff’s Office and the Leaqke County Firefighters Assoc.
  “We are asking everyone to take this seriously and help protect our community,” said the post.
  That means even avoiding what may be considered insignificant, like throwing cigarettes on the ground.
  “The Leake County Sheriff’s Office, Leak
  
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• Boswell Media Congratulates First Financial Bank on 20 Years of Investing in Our Community

  15-10-2026 17:08 via breezynews.com
  
   
  First Financial Bank celebrated 20 years of serving our community with lunch, prizes and reflection. Brian Montgomery from Kicks 96 was on hand for a small ribbon cutting ceremony and remote broadcast and had the chance to speak with Regional Market President Brad Olgetree, Vikki Coleman and Glenda who works at the reception area welcoming clients and guests alike. Executive Director for the Main Street Chamber of Leake County was on hand with an award and special ribbon ceremony.
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• These Yazoo City families overcome hurdles to own their homes

  15-10-2026 16:10 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Forty families in Yazoo City learned Wednesday they will soon become homeowners — without the burden of a mortgage — after overcoming obstacles that threatened to derail their dreams of owning homes.The families began renting the houses in the Roberts Estates
  
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• Attala County Library Postpones Author Event to November 16

  15-10-2026 12:02 via breezynews.com
  
  The Attala County Library has announced a schedule change for its upcoming book signing with Mississippi author and snake expert Terry L. Vandeventer.
  Originally scheduled for October 19th, the event has been postponed and will now take place Monday, Nov. 16.
  Vandeventer will be visiting the library to discuss his book, Mississippi Snakes: Their Identification, Natural History, and Influence on the Culture of the Magnolia State. The event gives local residents an opportunity to meet the author,
  
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• Junior Auxiliary of Kosciusko Announces Return of Charity Ball for 2027

  15-10-2026 10:59 via breezynews.com
  
  After a multi-year hiatus, a cherished local tradition is making its return. The Junior Auxiliary of Kosciusko has announced the return of the Charity Ball, “Winter In The Pines,” Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, at Behind The Pines.
  The evening’s festivities will begin when doors open at 4:30 PM, followed by the presentation of the Charity Ball Court starting at 5:00 PM. In addition to the court presentation, guests will enjoy a silent auction, food, and entertainment throughout the e
  
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• The Carousel House announces Carousel Christmas Open House

  15-10-2026 10:11 via breezynews.com
  
  The holiday season is arriving early at The Carousel House, which will host its Carousel Christmas Open House Sunday, Nov. 1 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
  The event will include local vendors, homemade refreshment, and carousel rides available for $5.00.
  For more information, visit The Carousel House on Facebook. 
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• Farm Bureau Coaches Show – October 15, 2026

  15-10-2026 09:30 via breezynews.com
  
  On this week’s episode of the Farm Bureau Coaches Show – Kosciusko Whippets head football coach Casey Orr recaps the game against Louisville, highlights this week’s Players of the Game, and discusses Friday night’s game against Greenwood. The Farm Bureau Coaches Show airs on Breezy 103 Thursday mornings at 7:35 am.The show is also now available on Spotify. (Just search “Boswell Media Sports)
   
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• Felony DUI, Drug Possession with Intent to Sell, and False Pretense in Philadelphia and Neshoba Count

  15-10-2026 07:00 via breezynews.com
  
  THEEYAZAN ALNAHAM, 41, of Philadelphia, Transfer, Distribution, or Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Felony Conspiracy – Controlled Substances Law, PPD.  Bond $50,000, $50,000.
   KENNETH W BROWN JR, 47, of Columbus, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Felony Obstruction – Tampering with Physical Evidence, PPD.  Bond $20,000, $5,000.
   FALLON E CABLE, 42, of Grand Junction, CO, Disorderly Conduct – Disturbance of Family, PPD.&nb
  
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• Sen. Raphael Warnock says Scott Colom could flip Senate seat Democratic like his Georgia upset

  15-10-2026 01:36 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Raphael Warnock knows something about winning a Senate seat in the Deep South, and he says Mississippi’s race looks awfully familiar to his Georgia election five years ago.That’s what he said at a meeting with faith leaders and to an electrified crowd in Jackson on Wednesday, urging voters to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and replicate his successful Georgia election that sent a Black Democrat to the Senate from a Southern state and delivered a Democratic majorit
  
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• Coach who recorded young gymnasts undressing is sentenced to 90 years in prison

  15-10-2026 01:11 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  A once prominent youth gymnastics coach was sentenced to 90 years in prison Wednesday for secretly recording his young female students undressing and using the bathroom at a Mississippi gym, in a case that rocked the sport.This booking photo provided by the Des Moines, I
  
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• AccelerateMS seeks $2.5M budget increase to expand staff and workforce programs

  14-10-2026 22:30 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Mississippi’s workforce development agency is seeking more state money to add staff as it launches and expands job training programs. The request comes as the state prepares for thousands of jobs to open in the next decade. AccelerateMS is requesting a $7.1 mi
  
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• Officials work to ‘modernize’ plan to improve health of Mississippians

  14-10-2026 21:01 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The Mississippi State Department of Health is updating its blueprint for improving healthcare and public health systems. The new Comprehensive State Health Plan will establish priorities and strategies for enhancing access to care, addressing workforce and system challenges and supporting the sustainability of the state’s public health systems, said State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney at a Board of Health meeting Wednesday. “Instead of just monitoring, we’re trying
  
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• Fire Weather Watch for This Area Friday

  14-10-2026 20:57 via breezynews.com
  
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  The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for much of Mississippi including the local area, in effect from 9 am until 8 pm on Friday.  A strong cold front is forecast to result in north winds up to 25 miles an hour with gusts possibly as high as 35 mph.  The winds, combined with low humidity and critically dry vegetation, will create conditions which are favorable for wildfires.  Any fires which break could spr
  
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• Update: North Natchez Shooting Suspects in Custody

  14-10-2026 20:30 via breezynews.com
  
  UPDATE (10/14/2026 at 9:15 pm): Kosciusko Police Department tells Breezy News the three suspects who are believed to be involved in the shooting are in custod. Their identities have not been released at this time.Approximately 4:30 pm on Wednesday, Kosciusko Police Department responded to shots fired on North Natchez Street near the North Natchez Apartments.  Currently, this is an ongoing investigation.  KPD is actively looking for the suspects.  BreezyNews will update you as info
  
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• Update: North Natchez Shooting Suspects Identified

  14-10-2026 20:30 via breezynews.com
  
  UPDATE (10/15//2026 at 9:15 am):
  The shooting suspects have been identified as Jakaine Tate, 22 of Kosciusko, Skuyler Ellington, 18 of Kosciusko, and Damarrius Carr, 22 of Kosciusko. Tate and Ellington are both charged with shooting into a general assembly or group of people and each have a bond set at $100,000. Carr was charged with shooting into a general assembly or group of people and possession of a weapon by a felon with a bond of $150,000. All three are currently at the Leake County Corre
  
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• Shooting on North Natchez Wednesday

  14-10-2026 20:30 via breezynews.com
  
  Approximately 4pm Wednesday, Kosciusko Police Department responded to shots fired on North Natchez Street.  Currently, this is an ongoing investigation.  KPD is actively looking for the suspects.  BreezyNews will update you as information because available.
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• Groups challenge ‘unnecessary’ data-center-fueled gas pipeline

  14-10-2026 18:36 via mississippitoday.org
  
  ISOLA – Bobbie Miller doesn’t see why she should agree to let a company bury a gas pipeline on her family’s land in Isola.“It doesn’t have to be this way, so why settle for it?” she asked a reporter in late September. The family purchased the land in the 1940s as part of a federal government program, said Miller, who was mayor of the town of less than a thousand people from 2013 to 2017. “Come to find out, the government that sold it to you, t
  
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• Kamala Harris to campaign in Columbus for Scott Colom

  14-10-2026 17:13 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Former Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Mississippi to campaign for Scott Colom, Mississippi’s Democratic Senate nominee, in Columbus on Oct. 22, a campaign spokesperson told Mississippi Today.
  Harris’s stop in east Mississippi will mark the second
  
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• Former Ole Miss employee disputes university’s claims of disruption in latest court filing

  14-10-2026 16:29 via mississippitoday.org
  
  A former University of Mississippi employee argues in a new court filing that Chancellor Glenn Boyce bowed to public pressure when he fired her because of backlash from a social media post about the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. In a brief filed with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week, Lauren Stokes, former executive assistant in the university’s development office, challenged Boyce’s claims that her post – or the resulting public outcry
  
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• Under attack: State looks to harden cybersecurity as AI changes the game

  14-10-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Cyberattacks on government entities are increasing, the speed of attacks is accelerating and the impact could be far reaching thanks largely to artificial intelligence. February’s cyberattack on the University of Mississippi Medical Center demonstrated the dam
  
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