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• Photos: Attala County Library hosts Waterworks program

  31-07-2026 11:07 via breezynews.com
  
  Families beat the summer heat Thursday afternoon during the Waterworks program at the Attala County Library, enjoying water games, water blasters, and outdoor activities.
  The event featured a special visit from the Attala County Fire Department, which brought out a fire truck and sprayed water for children to run through during the afternoon.
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• Mississippi State basketball icon Kermit Davis Sr. has died at 91

  11-08-2026 00:27 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mississippi Sports Hall of Famer Kermit Davis Sr., a Magnolia State basketball icon, was surrounded by family when died Monday in Tupelo. He was 91.Davis, who played basketball at Mississippi State and later coached the Bulldogs, was the father of former Ole Miss coach Kermit Davis Jr.
  Father and son share an amazing distinction: Kermit Sr. was Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year in 1971, his first year as State’s head coach. Forty-eight years later, in 2019, Kermit Jr. was SEC Coac
  
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• ‘One person, one vote:’ House redistricting committee gets primer

  11-08-2026 00:09 via mississippitoday.org
  
  A select committee of House lawmakers on Monday received a 101 lesson on the basics of redistricting from a university researcher, but focused very little on the recent Supreme Court decision that has the nation and state on edge about partisan gerrymandering and minority voting rights.“The fundamental purpose of redistricting is equal representation — one person, one vote,” said Joseph “Dallas” Breen, director of the Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi
  
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• Ex-NBA guard Monta Ellis is named Alcorn State men’s basketball general manager

  10-08-2026 22:59 via mississippitoday.org
  
  LORMAN — Alcorn State has hired former longtime NBA guard Monta Ellis as general manager of the men’s basketball program.Ellis is a native of Jackson, and Alcorn State’s main campus is in Lorman. Ellis was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2005 out of Lanier High School in Jackson, where he won two state championships. Alcorn State described Ellis as “One proud Mississippi son” in its announcement Friday.“Monta Ellis brings a championship pedigree
  
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• Congressional Democrats launch probe of efforts to deport US military members and their families

  10-08-2026 19:10 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Congressional Democrats said they are investigating the Trump administration’s efforts to deport military service members and their families after The Associated Press found more than 50 active-duty troops’ spouses and parents have been detained by immigration authorities.In a letter sent Sunday evening to the Department of Homeland Security, the Defense Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Democrats said they will investigate whether the Pentag
  
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• Mississippi officials urge regular upkeep at high-hazard dams

  10-08-2026 18:57 via mississippitoday.org
  
  LAKE SERENE — As hurricane season enters its busiest stretch, state officials say routine inspections and maintenance by private dam owners are critical to reducing the risk of failures at Mississippi’s high-hazard dams. A high-hazard designation reflects the potential consequences of a dam failure — not the likelihood that one will occur. Mississippi has more than 6,800 dams, including 351 classified as high hazard.  According to the Mississippi Depar
  
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• Larceny, Shoplifting, and Disorderly Conduct in Philadelphia and Neshoba Arrests

  10-08-2026 17:34 via breezynews.com
  
  NOAH ADAMS, 19, of Philadelphia, Disorderly Conduct – Disturbance in a Public Place, PPD.  Bond $500.
   BRANDON DIXON, 31, of Philadelphia, Indictment, NCSO.  Bond $10,000.
   JONATHAN M HOLLOWAY, 32, of Philadelphia, Hold for Drug Court, NCSO.  Bond $0.
   DESMOND JIM, 20, of Choctaw, Failure to Appear X 4, NCSO.  Bond $0 X 4.
   WILLIE L JONES, 60, of Philadelphia, Petit Larceny, PPD.  Bond $500.
   DVONTEA THOMAS LEWIS, 31, of Philadelphia, Distu
  
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• Holmes CC Set to Host Annual ‘Meet the Bulldogs’ Event Aug. 17

  10-08-2026 17:03 via breezynews.com
  
  With the start of the 2026 football season just around the corner, Holmes Community College will host its annual “Meet the Bulldogs” night Monday, Aug. 17.
  The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. inside Frank Branch Coliseum on the Goodman campus.
  Fans, students, and community members are invited to get an early look at the 2026 Holmes football squad and coaching staff as they prepare for the upcoming season opener.
  The evening will also highlight the full spirit contingent, fea
  
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• Opioid advisory council to tackle delays in addiction response projects

  10-08-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council will meet Thursday in Jackson to discuss which awarded grant applicants can rearrange their payment plans. Tasked with recommending how the state Legislature should spend hundreds of millions of lawsuit dollars to address the addiction crisis, council members said at their July meeting that some awardees would not be able to move forward with their projects with the default arrangement — reimbursements for work done every th
  
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• Shoplifting, assault, and other recent Kosciusko arrests

  10-08-2026 12:00 via breezynews.com
  
  08-09-2026 — Akeem Shaquill Miller, a 34-year-old Black male from Kosciusko, was arrested for Contempt of Court by Ofc. Ballard.
  08-08-2026 — Jashawn M. Moore, a 19-year-old Black male from Kosciusko, was arrested for No Driver’s License by Capt. Clark.
  08-08-2026 — Rodriguez Contrell Thurman, a 34-year-old Black male from Kosciusko, was arrested for Suspended Driver’s License by Lt. Townsend.
  08-08-2026 — Dennis R. Henderson, a 33-year-old Black male from Kos
  
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• Assault, Trespassing, and Felony Drug Possession in Kosciusko and Attala Arrests

  10-08-2026 11:49 via breezynews.com
  
  JESSE E GILBERT, 30, of West, Careless Driving, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, ACSO.  Bond$1,000, $5,000.
   DENNIS R HENDERSON, 33, of Kosciusko, Contempt of Court – Kosciusko Municipal Court, Revoked or Suspended Driver’s License, KPD.  Bond $0, $1,000.
   ROBBERT LEWIS, 66, of Sallis, Felony DUI, Felony Indictment, ACSO.  Bond $50,000, N/A.
   NAPOLEON MELTON, 38, of Kosciusko, Possession of Marijuana, No Driver’s License, No Insurance,
  
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• Happening today: Kosciusko-Attala Career-Tech Center to Host Annual Parent Night

  10-08-2026 09:40 via breezynews.com
  
  The Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center (CTC) invites parents, guardians, and community members to attend its upcoming Parent Night Monday, Aug. 10.
  The event will run from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Kosy-Attala CTC facility.
  The evening is designed to offer families a comprehensive look into the upcoming school year’s programs and student pathways.
  During the 30-minute session, attendees will have the opportunity to:Get to Know the Instructors: Meet the educators leading the center’s
  
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• Attala County SO warns thieves targeting phone and internet Lines

  10-08-2026 09:34 via breezynews.com
  
  The Attala County Sheriff’s Department is warning thieves targeting phone lines, internet cables, and copper wiring across the area that law enforcement is closing in on those responsible.
  The warning comes after a string of thefts left local residents without phone or internet service. In a message posted to the department’s Facebook page, officials made it clear that taking utility wires does far more than just destroy property, it cuts off vital connections for rural residents, pe
  
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• Attala County Sheriff’s Office warns thieves targeting phone and internet lines

  10-08-2026 09:34 via breezynews.com
  
  The Attala County Sheriff’s Department is warning thieves targeting phone lines, internet cables, and copper wiring across the area that law enforcement is closing in on those responsible.
  The warning comes after a string of thefts left local residents without phone or internet service. In a message posted to the department’s Facebook page, officials made it clear that taking utility wires does far more than just destroy property, it cuts off vital connections for rural residents, pe
  
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• Deadline Today: Applications Closing for KAP Future Leaders of Tomorrow Program

  10-08-2026 09:00 via breezynews.com
  
  Local high school juniors and seniors looking to develop their leadership skills and serve their community now have the chance to apply for the KAP Future Leaders of Tomorrow program.
  Hosted by the Kosciusko Attala Partnership, the program offers Attala County students hands-on experience, professional skill development, and opportunities to network with local business and community leaders. Participants will also volunteer at KAP events throughout the program to help make a lasting impact in th
  
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• Holmes County Now Included in Heat Advisory

  10-08-2026 07:02 via breezynews.com
  
  HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above
   
  As heat stress increases across Mississippi this week, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory which includes Holmes County for today.  It’ll be in effect from 11 am until 8 pm.  In Durant, the heat index this afternoon is forecast to reach 106 degrees and could be even higher across western Mississippi.  NWS says the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will only get worse this week and by Wednes
  
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• Kicks Picks returning for its 23rd season

  10-08-2026 07:00 via breezynews.com
  
  Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em, “Kicks Picks,” is back for another season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com.
  Each week, fans can test their football knowledge by picking winners from a lineup of the best high school and college matchups across the state. Get the most correct picks, and you’re a winner.
  Weekly winners will take home a $10 gift card to Sonic, the official Football Friday Food Stop.
  At the end of the season, the overall champion with
  
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• First Degree Murder, Felony DUI, and Indecent Exposure Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

  09-08-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  JEFFREY C ADAMS, 28, of Philadelphia, Indecent Exposure, PPD.  Bond $500.
   JESUS BARRIENTOS, 61, of Del Rio, TX, Felony DUI, PPD.  Bond $30,000.
   DILLON COPELAND, 31, of Union, Disorderly Conduct – Interfering with a Business, PPD.  Bond $500.
   AY’DAN D JONES, 16, of Carthage, First Degree Murder in the Commission of a Felony, Attempted Murder, PPD.  Bond N/A, N/A.
  The post First Degree Murder, Felony DUI, and Indecent Exposure Arrests in Philadelph
  
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• Lynn Fitch hopes her campaign for governor exceeds previous best effort by woman, Evelyn Gandy in 1979

  09-08-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Attorney General Lynn Fitch is vying to do what has never been done in Mississippi and in 16 other states – be elected governor as a woman.The Republican attorney general completed a three-day tour of the state last week touting her qualifications after announcing she is joining what is expected to be a crowded field in 2027 to succeed Gov. Tate Reeves, who is term limited.Fitch is in her second term as attorney general after serving two terms as treasurer. She has to be considered the mo
  
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• Dangerous Heat Forecast in This Area

  09-08-2026 08:10 via breezynews.com
  
  Expect an increase in heat stress in parts of the local area in the coming week.  While spotty showers may help to ease the hot conditions early in the week, drier weather is forecast beginning mid-week.  In Durant, the heat index could reach 106 on Monday and 107 on Tuesday.  A heat index of 105 is forecast in Kosciusko and Carthage on Tuesday.The post Dangerous Heat Forecast in This Area appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Who was No. 1 in college football 66 years ago? The US Senate chimes in

  08-08-2026 14:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  You could not make what follows up, and I am not. Anyone keeping up with all that’s going on in college athletics knows the U.S. Senate is discussing and presumably debating the Protect College Sports Act. The proposed legislation attempts to bring some sanity in the form of regulations on name, image and likeness; the transfer portal; eligibility; and the ever-shifting landscape of college athletics.Rick ClevelandMost, if not all, major conferences support the Protect College Sports
  
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• Aggravated Assault, Felony Malicious Mischief, and Multiple Domestic Violence Charges in Carthage and Leake County

  08-08-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  RANDY D ADAMS, 25, of Jackson, Disorderly Conduct – Disturbing the Peace, LCSO.  Bond $1,000.
   ALISHA F BOLER, 40, of Philadelphia, DUI – 1st, MHP.  Bond $1,000.
   TORI CHIPLEY, 26, of Carthage, Disorderly Conduct – Disturbing the Peace, LCSO.  Bond $1,000.
   JOSE J COXAJ-TUCHIN, 30, of Carthage, No Insurance, DUI-  1st, No Driver’s License, Reckless Driving, Hold for ICE, LCSO.  Bond $500, $1,000,k $5009, $500, N/A.
   RONALD DONA
  
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• FAITH scholarship funding scare fuels push for state lawmakers to step up 

  07-08-2026 23:57 via mississippitoday.org
  
  My’Kayla Gaines Cochnauer was delivering DoorDash orders Wednesday when a text from her adoptive mother ended days of uncertainty over how she would pay for her first semester at Mississippi State University.The message shared a screenshot of an email telling the 18-year-old from Natchez that her Fostering Access and Inspiring True Hope, or FAITH, Scholarship had been restored — a week after the state Office of Student Financial Aid told applicants the awards would not be funded.Her
  
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• On Mississippi’s death row, ‘Humans Remain,’ advocate says

  07-08-2026 18:20 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Thirty-four men and one woman in Mississippi await a death sentence handed down years ago, sometimes decades ago. Some people know their names, their victims and details of their crimes. Few probably know who they are or how they spend their days. Abdur Rahim Ambrose Sr. enjoys fixing broken things for a challenge. Kelvin Lashaun Jordan works on puzzles, draws and writes poetry. Tim Ronk, nicknamed Jersey because he is from the Garden State, likes to read fantasy.These self-written introdu
  
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• Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman and set matchup for redrawn Memphis-area US House seat

  07-08-2026 17:10 via mississippitoday.org
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped congressional district — marking a rare rejection of a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump.Voters also picked a pair of Memphis-area lawmakers to square off in another vastly reconfigured U.S. House district. Trump-backed state Sen. Brent Taylor will face Democratic state Rep. Justin Pearson, who gained nation
  
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• Vehicle Crashes into Thomas Vision Friday

  07-08-2026 14:17 via breezynews.com
  
  A vehicle crashed through the glass front of Thomas Vision in Kosciusko on Friday, August 7.
  The vehicle reportedly struck the building and entered the business, located on Veterans Memorial Drive.
  No injuries have been reported at this time.
  It is unclear what caused the vehicle to crash into the building. Details have not been released.
  Breezy News will update you here when more information is made available.
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• Transport company KLLM is accused of discrimination against women in truck driver training

  06-08-2026 23:54 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Richland-based KLLM Transport Services for allegedly discriminating against female students at its driver training academy. The company is owned by Mississippi billionaire brothers Tommy and James Duff.Tommy Duff has publicly said he is considering running for governor in 2027 but has not announced as a candidate.The commission, which enforces federal worker discrimination laws, filed the lawsuit against the company Wednes
  
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• Coroner identifies woman found hanging from a tree behind a vacant Jackson home

  06-08-2026 23:25 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The Hinds County coroner has identified Tasia Fortune as the woman found hanging from a tree behind an vacant home in west Jackson earlier this week.Jackson police declined to release details that might explain how Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman, ended up in the manner she was discovered Monday that evoked memories of the South’s history of lynching.The coroner’s office said her family has been notified. Her body was sent to the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office
  
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• Man will be tried a second time in New Albany restaurant stabbing four years after he was acquitted

  06-08-2026 22:55 via mississippitoday.org
  
  A north Mississippi man acquitted in 2023 for stabbing a restaurant customer will be tried again for attempted murder next year. The first-degree attempted murder trial for Lane Mitchell is scheduled for March 22 in Union County. Circuit Court Judge Kent Smith acquitted Mitchell before the first trial ended because the victim, Russell Rogers of Tennessee, did not come to court to testify, which the judge found violated Mitchell’s right to confront and cross-examine witnesses.&nb
  
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• Data centers shaping state politics and workforce: Mississippi Marketplace

  06-08-2026 21:58 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The unprecedented wave of AI investment rippling across America has come to Mississippi, with at least seven data centers currently in the works. Companies and government officials have promised high-tech jobs, new tax revenue and economic growth for the whole state. The data center boom has also crept into politics and education.Andy Gipson, state agriculture commissioner and Republican candidate for governor in 2027,  has been one of the few statewide officials to express skepticism
  
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