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• Mississippi Today welcomes new senior editor

  07-07-2026 20:35 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mississippi Today is pleased to welcome Bobby Caina Calvan as its new senior editor.In this role, Calvan will lead the Jackson Team, coordinate with other editors on major projects and provide mentoring for early-career journalists. He began work Tuesday.Bobby Caina Calvan“Bobby and I were long-distance colleagues when we both worked for The Associated Press, and I have long admired his skills as a reporter and writer,” Mississippi Today Editor in Chief Emily Wagster Pettus said. &l
  
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• Comics, culture and John Jennings’ creative spirit at The MAX

  08-07-2026 17:23 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  MERIDIAN — John Jennings builds worlds — captivating, colorful worlds full of indelible characters and heroic struggles, centered in Black culture and shot through with magic, mysticism and flecks of the graphic novelist’s native Mississippi.The exhibition “John Jennings: Build Your World,” on view at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) in Meridian through March
  
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• 2026-2027 School Supply List: School Supply List: Kosciusko Middle Elementary

  08-07-2026 15:00 via breezynews.com
  
  The Kosciusko School District has released the school supply list for the 2026-2027 school year.Below are the lists for Middle Elementary.
  2nd Grade2 Packs of Crayola Crayons
  2 Plastic 3-Prong Folders (One RED Folder)
  1″ or 1½” Binder for Math
  8 Glue Sticks
  Scissors
  1 Fabric Supply Pouch / Zipper Art Bag
  Antibacterial Wipes
  Hand Sanitizer
  Painter’s Tape
  3 Rolls of Paper Towels
  Gallon-Sized Ziploc Bags
  Pink Erasers (Not Pencil Top Erasers)
  Pencils
  Ruler
  4 Boxes of Tissues
  
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• Shoplifting, Trespassing, and Disorderly Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

  08-07-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  JOSI COMANS, 29, of Carthage, Public Drunk, Disorderly Conduct, Contempt of Court, NCSO.  Bond $600, $600, $0.
   DANA FAIRCLOTH, 40, of Philadelphia, Shoplifting, PPD.  Bond N/A.
   CASSIDY SANCHEZ JOHNSON, 45, of Decatur, Serving Sentence, NCSO.  Bond $0.
   TERRY ASUNTA MCBEATH, 29, of Union, DUI – 1st, MHP.  Bond $1,500.
   JESUS RAMIREZ, 22, of Coldwater, DUI – 1st, NCSO.  Bond $1,500.
   JAVON SPENCER, 27, of Philadelphia, Indictment, Ser
  
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• Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday happening this weekend (July 10-12)

  08-07-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  The Mississippi Department of Revenue is reminding residents that the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday—often referred to as Tax Free Weekend—will take place Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 2026.
  During the three-day period, shoppers will not pay state sales tax on qualifying clothing, footwear, and school supplies, as long as each individual item is priced under $100.
  The holiday is designed to help families save money on back-to-school shopping, with the exemption app
  
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• Phillip M’s at Pearl River Resort earns Wine Spectator award

  08-07-2026 13:59 via breezynews.com
  
  Phillip M’s Fine Dining at Pearl River Resort has been honored with a 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, recognizing the restaurant among the world’s top destinations for wine.
  Phillip M’s received the Best of Award of Excellence, an honor given to restaurants that demonstrate outstanding wine programs with a broad selection from multiple wine regions and/or a deep collection featuring top producers.
  The award is part of Wine Spectator’s annual Restaurant Awards, which
  
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• 2026-2027 School Supply List: Kosciusko Lower Elementary

  08-07-2026 13:17 via breezynews.com
  
  The Kosciusko School District has released the school supply list for the 2026-2027 school year.Below are the lists for Kosciusko Lower Elementary.
  Pre-Kindergarten1 Backpack (without wheels)
  1 Nap Mat (Blue and Red Only) — 4K Students Only
  1 Package of Skinny Expo Markers
  1 Zippered Pencil Pouch
  2 Crayola Watercolor Packs
  2 Packs of Play-Doh (4-count)
  1 Box of Quart-Sized Ziploc Bags
  1 Box of Gallon-Sized Ziploc Bags
  1 Box of Baby Wipes
  2 Rolls of Paper Towels
  1 Box of Kleenex
  1 Container
  
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• Former Bluff Springs Paper Building Could Become New Childcare Center

  08-07-2026 13:10 via breezynews.com
  
  A former industrial building in Kosciusko could soon be transformed into a large childcare center.
  During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen approved a zoning variance request for the former Bluff Springs Paper building on Pilsudski Street.
  Mayor Tim Kyle said the prospective owner plans to convert the facility into a daycare capable of serving more than 100 children while employing between 10 and 15 people.
  The property is currently zoned Light Industrial. Rather tha
  
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• Overby Center-Mississippi Today program will explore the changing world of college athletics

  08-07-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  OXFORD – The rapidly changing world of college athletics will be the focus of a Sept. 17 program at the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi.Sports Columnist Rick Cleveland during a Mississippi Today event at Crescent City Grill in Hattiesburg on Monday, May 18, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today“College Athletics: It’s a Whole New Bal
  
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• Minute with the Mayor – July 8, 2026

  08-07-2026 10:00 via breezynews.com
  
  This week on Minute with the Mayor: Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle recaps the latest Board of Aldermen meeting, shares updates on infrastructure projects, discusses a proposed new daycare, and highlights several upcoming community events around Kosciusko.Audio: July 7 Agenda
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• Work Beginning to Complete Broadband Rollout Across MS

  08-07-2026 07:49 via breezynews.com
  
  High-speed internet service is still out of reach for many Mississippians.  But a multi-million dollar effort is kicking off to provide broadband access to about 93,000 unserved locations across the state…
  “We are signing those grant agreements this summer and all of those projects will start,” says Kosciusko native Sally Doty, who heads the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM).  “I think we have a project in just about every co
  
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• US attorney says Jackson bribery case had ‘no racial issues’

  08-07-2026 00:40 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Black elected officials who pleaded guilty in connection to a sweeping probe into corruption in Mississippi’s capital city weren’t targeted because of their race, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi Baxter Kruger said in a Tuesday press conference. Kruger, who was nominated by President Donald Trump in December, was responding to allegations attorneys supporting former Jackson M
  
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• All Mississippi special education teachers can receive $2,000 bonus, lawmakers say

  07-07-2026 23:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  After months of confusion, state leaders say the bonus they granted earlier this year is intended for all special education teachers in Mississippi.Raising teacher pay was a top priority for lawmakers during this past legislative session. Following months of debate, they agreed on a $2,000 pay raise for all teachers and granted special education teachers an additional $2,000 one-time supplement.The law says &ldquo
  
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• Here are 3 things to know about who influenced Mississippi’s rural health funding plan

  07-07-2026 21:30 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Mississippi providers are nearing the first deadline to apply for a share of hundreds of millions of dollars of federal grant funding to improve rural healthcare. But questions remain about how the state crafted its funding application and who influenced its plan.Mississippi is one of two states where the governor’s office is directly overseeing the money. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves spearheaded the state&rs
  
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• DeSoto County residents file lawsuit over majority-Black judicial subdistrict

  07-07-2026 20:30 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Several DeSoto County residents, including former Republican gubernatorial candidate and current county Supervisor Robert Foster, have filed a federal lawsuit arguing that the Legislature’s creation of majority-Black subdistricts for the state judiciary violates the Voting Rights Act. The lawsuit argues that when the Legislature redrew the state’s court districts, it gave DeSoto County an addition
  
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• Marshall County Jabil plant expected to bring 2,200 jobs

  07-07-2026 19:03 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday announced that Jabil, a Florida-based manufacturing company, will open a new plant in Marshall County.
  The $119-million investment is expected to bring about 2,200 jobs.“Jabil would not be making this investment unless the company was confident that Mississippi and her people can deliver results. Manufacturing is thriving in Mississippi, and this investment is further proof of tha
  
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• Writer becomes advocate fighting for ALS cure after 76 days of caring for loved one

  07-07-2026 18:52 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.. On Aug. 9, 2018, I stood in the graduation rehearsal line with fellow, future graduates, who would walk acr
  
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• Photos: Kosciusko Lions Club introduces 2026-27 leadership

  07-07-2026 16:26 via breezynews.com
  
  The Kosciusko Lions Club installed its new slate of officers during its meeting Tuesday, with Ryder Davis taking over as president for the coming year.
  Joining Davis on the club’s leadership team are Josh Haidet as first vice president, Terry Culpepper as secretary, Jimmy Cockroft as treasurer, Jackson Gilmore and Kenny Nowell as board directors, Tony Holder and Dr. Steven Ray as tail twisters, Owen Oliver as Lion Tamer, and Justin Develin as immediate past president.
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• Jackson City Council debates data center regulations, considers moratorium

  07-07-2026 15:12 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The Jackson City Council met twice on Monday to debate the future of data centers in the city. For over two hours, council members heard from the city attorney, the planning department director, the county economic developer and Jackson residents. The Economic and Development Committee on Monday afternoon discussed a regulatory framework for data centers and the City Council at an evening meeting introduced a temporary moratorium that if passed would stop all data center development u
  
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• Kosciusko’s Rylee Peteet named to Clarion-Ledger’s list of top returning offensive linemen for 2026 season

  07-07-2026 12:03 via breezynews.com
  
  Kosciusko High School standout Rylee Peteet has been named one of Mississippi’s top returning high school offensive linemen heading into the 2026 football season by The Clarion-Ledger.
  The newspaper included Peteet on its preseason watch list featuring many of the state’s top returning offensive linemen from both the MHSAA and MAIS.
  Peteet, a senior, is listed at 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds and helped lead Kosciusko to the MHSAA Class 4A State Championship game during the 2025 season.
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• Kosciusko preparing for busy weekend as Diamond Youth State Tournaments bring 30 teams to town

  07-07-2026 10:46 via breezynews.com
  
  Residents and motorists should expect heavier-than-normal traffic throughout Kosciusko this weekend as the city hosts two Diamond Youth Baseball state tournaments at Hugh Ellard Park.
  Beginning Friday, July 10, and continuing through Monday, July 13, Kosciusko will welcome 30 All-Star teams from across Mississippi for the AAA (10U) and 12U Ozone State Tournaments. The two tournaments will run simultaneously, with 15 teams competing in the AAA division and 15 teams competing in the 12U Ozone divi
  
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• Attala Deputy and K-9 Partner Complete Handler Training Course

  07-07-2026 08:30 via breezynews.com
  
  Attala County Sheriff’s Deputy Cobi Edwards recently completed the 160-hour K-9 Handler Course offered by the Olive Branch Police Department.
  The training served as a refresher for K-9 Colby, who has been with the Attala County Sheriff’s Office for three years. Edwards was recently assigned as Colby’s handler, and the pair have developed a strong working relationship.
  ACSO officials say Edwards and Colby performed well during training and demonstrated excellent teamwork.
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• Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba set to plead guilty in public corruption case

  06-07-2026 19:56 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is set to plead guilty Monday to federal charges in a public corruption case, according to a court document. This comes a week after Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens pleaded guilty to conspiracy in the same case that shook Mississippi’s capital city. A federal grand jury indicted Lumumba, Owens and former Jackson City Council Member Aaron Banks in 2024.
  
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• Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba pleads guilty in public corruption case

  06-07-2026 19:56 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  This article will be updated as more information becomes available.Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba on Monday pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a federal corruption case, a week after Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens made a similar plea and a week before Lumumba and a former city council member were set for trial.A federal grand jury indicted Lumumba, Owens and former Jackson City Council Member Aa
  
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• Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba, Councilman Banks plead guilty in public corruption case

  06-07-2026 19:56 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former Councilman Aaron Banks on Monday pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a federal corruption case.The pleas come a week after Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens made a similar plea in the case and a week before Lumumba and Banks were set to go to trial.A federal grand jury indicted Lumumba, Owens and Banks in 2024.The defendants had faced multiple federal charge
  
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• Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba and ex-Council member Banks plead guilty in public corruption case

  06-07-2026 19:56 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former City Council member Aaron Banks on Monday pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a federal corruption case that rocked Mississippi’s capital city.
  Their pleas come a week after Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens made a similar plea in the case and a week before Lumumba and Banks were set to go to trial.A federal grand jury indicted Lumumba, Owens and Banks
  
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• Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba and ex-City Council member Banks plead guilty in public corruption case

  06-07-2026 19:56 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former City Council member Aaron Banks on Monday pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a federal corruption case that rocked Mississippi’s capital city.
  Their pleas come a week after Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens made a similar plea in the case and a week before Lumumba and Banks were set to go to trial.A federal grand jury indicted Lumumba, Owens and Banks
  
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• Felony Child Abuse, Felony Credit Card Fraud, and Assault Causing Injury in Kosciusko and Attala County Arrests

  06-07-2026 19:31 via breezynews.com
  
  MIRANDA J BAGGETT, 28, of West, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia, KPD.  Bond $2,400, $1,400.
   ROSE M BROWN, 42, of Kosciusko, Simple Assault – Causing Bodily Injury, Stalking, Contempt of Court – Kosciusko Municipal Court, KPD.  Bond $3,100, $1,300, $0.
   JEREMY A COLLINS, 29, of West, Contempt of Court – Kosciusko Municipal Court, KPD.  Bond $0.
   JEFFERY HANNAH, 47, of Kosciusko, Contempt of Court – Kosciusko
  
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• Fatal Crash on Hwy 43 in Leake County Monday

  06-07-2026 18:39 via breezynews.com
  
  A young man was killed in a crash on Hwy 43 near Beamon Rd. in Leake County during the early morning hours of Monday, July 6, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
  Leake County Communications received a crash alert from the driver’s iPhone at 2 a.m., and Leake County deputies, EMS, Thomastown Volunteer Firefighters, and MHP were immediately dispatched.
  A responder who was first to the scene stated there was a rollover crash with one person involved who was trapped.
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• Defendants and victims see little change in Hinds County after DA Jody Owens’ departure

  06-07-2026 15:30 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  The wheels of justice rattled on in the days after Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens pleaded guilty to conspiracy and resigned from office. As the now-former district attorney cleaned out his office on the fifth floor of the Hinds County Courthouse, more routine scenarios unfolded in the courtrooms below. In Circuit Judge Debra Gibbs’s courtroom Wednesday, a 26-year-old man pleaded guilty t
  
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