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• Rain, Storms Expected Locally Today

  21-06-2026 08:01 via breezynews.com
  
  The potential for heavy rain and strong storms returns to this part of central Mississippi today.  The National Weather Service has posted a Level-2 “slight” risk of  severe storms for the local area with damaging wind gusts possible during the afternoon and evening hours.   Rainfall amounts could range from one to three inches with the heaviest accumulations forecast for the northern part of the local area including northern Holmes, Carroll, Montgomery and Chocta
  
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• Advocate: KIDS COUNT reveals the good in education, but the bad in healthcare for Mississippi children

  23-06-2026 18:03 via mississippitoday.org
  
  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.  Children and educators in Mississippi are powering one of the biggest statistical anomalies in this year’s 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. In this report
  
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• House, Senate health chairs Creekmore and Bryan say rural health program, spending need more transparency

  23-06-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Senate Public Health Chairman Hob Bryan said the lack of transparency around the governor’s program to spend millions in federal rural health dollars in Mississippi is “almost the Saturday Night Live parody of secrecy.” Bryan and his House counterpart, Chairman Sam Creekmore, share their frustrations over lack of input from communities, and the Legislature, in how the state spends federal rural h
  
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• Happening today: Echoes of History Lecture Series concludes with focus on economics of Attala County

  23-06-2026 11:10 via breezynews.com
  
  The “Echoes of History: America 250 Lecture Series” continues today, Tuesday, June 16, in Kosciusko, with the next presentation set for 6 p.m.
  Presented by the Attala Historical Society in celebration of America 250, the series is held each Tuesday in June at 6 p.m. at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center.
  The program brings together local historians and guest speakers to explore key moments, places, and people that helped shape the history of Attala County and Mississippi, connec
  
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• Domestic violence, larceny, and other recent Kosciusko arrests

  23-06-2026 09:45 via breezynews.com
  
  On 06-20-2026, Kevin Olando Riley, a 47-year-old B/M from Sallis, was arrested for Contempt of Court by Captain Nelson.
  On 06-20-2026, Tiesha Latric Brown, a 28-year-old B/F from Kosciusko, was arrested for Contempt of Court by Officer Nash.
  On 06-20-2026, Shilia Sky Howell, a 37-year-old W/F from Sallis, was arrested for Contempt of Court by Captain Nelson.
  On 06-20-2026, Steven Ray Moudy, a 46-year-old W/M from Kosciusko, was arrested for Contempt of Court by Officer Quesnot.
  On 06-19-2026, Jo
  
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• New America 250 USPS Stamp Revives Kosciusko’s Link to Kościuszko

  23-06-2026 07:00 via breezynews.com
  
  A new U.S. Postal Service stamp is bringing attention back to the Revolutionary War hero tied to Kosciusko. — and to a local connection first celebrated during America’s Bicentennial in 1976.
  The USPS recently released its “Figures of the American Revolution” stamp series as part of the America 250 commemoration leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The collection highlights 25 individuals who played key roles in the nation’
  
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• Family and community call for answers from police in 1-year-old’s death in Senatobia

  22-06-2026 23:29 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Veronica Robeson remembers witnessing the birth of her first and only grandchild, Kohen Wiley, and seeing the bond grow between him and her daughter. Robeson is now trying to support the 1-year-old’s mother Vellesiya Wiley, who is experiencing panic attacks, cries every night and doesn’t eat or sleep. On June 14, Wiley held the child in her arms and witnessed as officers in Senatobia fired into the car they were in, hitting him in the rib area and striking the woman driver in t
  
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• Governor will set Hinds County special election date

  22-06-2026 23:25 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The date for the special election between David Archie and Anthony “Tony” Smith for the Hinds County District 2 supervisor seat is uncertain after a judge changed a recent ruling.In an amendment filed Thursday, Special Judge Barry Ford said the election date — which was set for July 14 — was void and that Gov. Tate Reeves would have to set an election date under Mississippi law. The law says that the governor or lieutenant governor shall call a special election for the o
  
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• Mississippi Board of Mental Health taps new leadership

  22-06-2026 21:29 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The Mississippi Board of Mental Health appointed Teresa Mosley and Dr. Sara Gleason as its new chair and vice chair, respectively. They will serve in the posts for the upcoming fiscal year, starting July 1.Mosley, who was previously vice chair, is the lead psychometrist at the Mississippi College Dyslexia Education and Evaluation Center and owns TRM Educational Consulting. She represents Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District on the board.Teresa MosleyCredit: Mississippi Department of M
  
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• 76 homes damaged by Arthur, flood risk continues in north and central parts of state

  22-06-2026 18:53 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Central and northern parts of Mississippi are seeing a continued flood risk Monday, the National Weather Service reported. Meanwhile, state officials’ ongoing assessments have counted 76 homes with damage from Tropical Storm Arthur.
  Areas including Greenville, Greenwood, Eupora and Columbus face an elevated risk, including two to three inches of potential flash flooding. Other cities to the south, including Yazoo City and Philadelphia, have a limited risk of flash flooding, which includes
  
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• Jonathan Logan Family Foundation awards $500,000 to Deep South Today to support investigative and justice reporting

  22-06-2026 14:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Deep South Today, a nonprofit network of newsrooms in Louisiana and Mississippi, is pleased to announce it has received a $500,000 grant from the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation to deepen and expand investigative and justice-focused reporting to amplify its impact across the region.“The Jonathan Logan Family Foundation was among the earliest investors in Mississippi Today and Deep South Today, as it recogni
  
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• At 200 years, Mississippi College becomes Mississippi Christian University 

  22-06-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  When Camryn Johnson first heard Mississippi College would become Mississippi Christian University, she wasn’t sure how the name sounded.Now, she thinks it could help introduce the state’s oldest higher education institution to a new group of students who have never heard of it.“The only thing was it didn’t roll off the tongue as quickly as I’d like it,” said Johnson, a 2022 alum
  
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• Kosciusko Attala Partnership Hosting “Celebrate America 250” Event June 27

  22-06-2026 12:40 via breezynews.com
  
  The Kosciusko Attala Partnership will host its “Celebrate America 250” celebration on Saturday, June 27, from 2 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
  The family-friendly event will feature a Kid & Pet Parade, games and activities, historical demonstrations, a cornhole tournament, food trucks, live entertainment, and a classic car display by the Kosy Kruisers.
  A Veterans Recognition ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. and will include remarks from Mississippi Speaker of the House Jason White.
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• Your home is an investment — How to create generational wealth

  22-06-2026 08:06 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  A Q&A with Melissa Winston, Chase Home Lending Manager for the Greater South Region
  For most Americans, owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone to building and preserving generational wealth. A home purchase often symbolizes more than just securing a place to live – homeownership can help anchor families, support long-term financial stability and fuel local economic growth.If you c
  
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• Couple Killed When Tree Falls on Vehicle

  21-06-2026 19:03 via breezynews.com
  
  CARTHAGE, Miss.–Two people were killed Sunday afternoon in Leake County when a tree fell on their vehicle, said Leake Co. Coroner Earl Adams.
  Adams said the tree fell onto the front compartment of the vehicle.
  He was not ready to release names Sunday afternoon, pending the notification of the next of kin.
  The wreck was reported about 1:20 p.m. on Mars Hill Rd. near Edinburg. Deputies were already tending to another wreck on Hwy. 25, and some of them were diverted to Mars Hill Rd., finding
  
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• Couple Killed by Fallen Tree Identified

  21-06-2026 19:03 via breezynews.com
  
  UPDATE (06/22/2026)
  The couple who died Sunday afternoon when a tree fell on their vehicle has been identified as Brandon Joseph Moore, 39 and Sandra Dee Moore, 40 according to Leake County Coroner, Earl Adams.CARTHAGE, Miss.–Two people were killed Sunday afternoon in Leake County when a tree fell on their vehicle, said Leake Co. Coroner Earl Adams.
  Adams said the tree fell onto the front compartment of the vehicle.
  He was not ready to release names Sunday afternoon, pending the notificati
  
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• Money Laundering, Felony Conspiracy, and Drug Possession with Intent to Sell Arrests in Neshoba and Philadelphia

  21-06-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  JOSHUA MARKIS BREAZEALE, 35, of Philadelphia, Possession of Paraphernalia, Felony Child Neglect X 4, NCSO.  Bond $600, $25,000 X 4.
   DILLON ANTHONY COPELAND, 31, of Philadelphia, Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply, Disturbing the Peace, NCSO.  Bond $600, $600.
   DUSTIN GLENN, 44, of Philadelphia, Contempt of Court, NCSO.  Bond $0.
   JOHNNY HARRISON, 27, of Union, Hold for MDOC, Contempt of Court, MDOC.  Bond $0, $0.
   WILIAM C HILL, 63, of Phil
  
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• Mississippi tried redistricting in 2001 special session. The majority party fumbled

  21-06-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has indicated he could call the Mississippi Legislature into special session later this year to tackle the contentious issue of redistricting.It is likely that the Legislature would consider redrawing the 52 state Senate and 122 state House districts in addition to the four U.S. House districts in the aftermath of the recent Louisiana v. Callais decision where the U.S. Supreme Court app
  
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• Happy Father’s Day, and here’s to one Ace of a dad

  21-06-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Today is Father’s Day, and just as everyone else, I have one. My father, Robert Hayes “Ace” Cleveland, died just over 31 years ago. And still, not day goes by I don’t think of him. Not a day goes by I don’t want to pick up the phone and call him. Sometimes, I’d like his advice about something important. But most times, I’d just like his company. Maybe I can’t ge
  
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• Two-Car Wreck Saturday Near Walmart, People Hurt

  21-06-2026 10:06 via breezynews.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–At least two peoplewere hurt in a wreck at the red light in front of Walmart on Veterans Memorial in Kosciusko, Saturday evening.
  The wreck was reported just after 7 p.m. It involved two cars and one of them was reported to have rolled.
  An ambulance was sent on reports of people being hurt and trapped.
  No one was actually trapped, but there were people hurt. One person had head trauma and both may have been cut up.
  It was unclear what caused the wreck.
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• Gunshots at Cannonade Apartments

  21-06-2026 09:23 via breezynews.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Two instances of gunshots being fired at Cannonade Apartments were reported Friday night.
  The first was just before 9:30 p.m., with several people calling police to report hearing right or nine shots. Police reponded and continued patrols, but no arrests were reported.
  The second instance was just after 11:30 p.m.
  Again, eight or nine shots were reported. Police may have made one arrest in that instance.
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• People Reported to Have Chucked Trash, Made to Pick It Up

  21-06-2026 09:02 via breezynews.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–An Attala County deputy reported to dispatch Friday night that he found people responsible for dumping trash on the side of a county road.
  That hapopneed about 9:15 p.m.
  The deputy reported that the people had dumped three bags of trash and a mattress, and that he had identified and loicated them and was following them back to where it was dumped so that could pick it up.
  It was unclear if anyarrest was made.
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Local Area

  21-06-2026 08:01 via breezynews.com
  
  The potential for heavy rain and damaging winds returns to this part of central Mississippi today and tornadoes aren’t being ruled out.  And a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7 pm for several local counties including Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Winston, Montgomery and Choctaw counties.   The National Weather Service has posted a Level-2 “slight” risk of severe storms for the entire local area through this evening.  Rainfall amounts could range from
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch CANCELLED

  21-06-2026 08:01 via breezynews.com
  
  FLOOD THREAT THROUGH TONIGHT
   
  The severe thunderstorm watch for parts of eastern Mississippi has been cancelled after storms moved through earlier today, knocking down trees in the Kosciusko area and in Winston County.  The National Weather Service says some storm redevelopment is possible tonight.
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• Rain, Storms Expected Locally Today, Tornadoes Possible

  21-06-2026 08:01 via breezynews.com
  
  The potential for heavy rain and damaging winds returns to this part of central Mississippi today and tornadoes aren’t being ruled out.   The National Weather Service has posted a Level-2 “slight” risk of severe storms for the entire local area through this evening.  Rainfall amounts could range from one to three inches with the heaviest accumulations forecast for the northern part of the area including northern Holmes, Carroll, Montgomery and Choctaw counties.&n
  
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• Rain, Storms Expected Locally on Monday

  21-06-2026 08:01 via breezynews.com
  
  The potential for heavy rain and strong storms returns to this part of central Mississippi on Monday.  The National Weather Service has posted a Level-1 “marginal” risk of isolated severe storms areawide with damaging wind gusts possible during the afternoon and evening hours.   Rainfall amounts could range from one to three inches with the heaviest accumulations forecast for the northern part of the local area including northern Holmes, Carroll, Montgomery and Choctaw
  
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• Flood Watch Cancelled, Storms Expected Monday

  20-06-2026 19:03 via breezynews.com
  
  The National Weather Service has cancelled the flood watch that had included much of the local area today.  It says there’s no longer a threat of heavy rain which could cause flooding.
  But a large part of Mississippi, including this area, has been placed under a Level-1 “marginal” risk of isolated severe storms with damaging wind gusts on Monday.
  The post Flood Watch Cancelled, Storms Expected Monday appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Domestic Violence, DUIs, and Drug Charges in Carthage and Leake County

  20-06-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  MELISSA R COMANS, 53, of Carthage, Seatbelt Violation, Reckless Driving, Failure to Yield to Blue Lights, No Insurance, No Driver’s License, No Tag, LCSO.  Bond $500, $500, $500, $500, $500, $500.
   STEPHEN JIM, 69, of Choctaw, Public Drunk, Open Container, CPD.  Bond $239.75, $389.25.
   PHILIP L KELLY, 47, of Lena, Bench Warrant – Leake County Justice Court, LCSO.  Bond N/A.
   TRACY L LEPARD, 48, of Kosciusko, Bench Warrant – Leake County Justice Cou
  
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• Plan to deepen the Port of Gulfport could move forward after decades-long push

  20-06-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  For decades, various Mississippi and Coast leaders have pushed to deepen the Port of Gulfport. Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a report recommending the project for congressional approval. The report, which is a result of a three-year study, recommends deepening the port from 36 feet to 46 feet and widening it by 50 feet. The work is estimated to cost $548 million. According to a statement
  
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• New Flood Watch Posted for Local Area

  20-06-2026 06:56 via breezynews.com
  
  FLOOD WATCH shown in dark green on map above
   
  A larger part of the local area will be under a flood watch today as a cold front helps to trigger showers and thunderstorms.  The watch, in effect through 7 pm, includes Attala, Holmes, Leake, Neshoba, Winston and Choctaw counties.
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