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Author, former GOP strategist Stuart Stevens: ‘There is no Republican Party’

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200

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Stuart Stevens for decades was one of the top Republican political strategists and he ran campaigns for dozens of congressional, senatorial, gubernatorial and presidential campaigns. But the Mississippi native left the party over President Trump and says, “There is no Republican party … it has turned into the pro-tariffs party.” Stevens says the GOP these days, “in many ways is to the left

California reading scores are up, thanks to literacy investments. Can the state do more?

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200

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California’s reading scores have been improving since the state invested billions in changing how students learn to read. In 2013, California ranked 47th nationally for fourth-grade reading skills. The state then introduced a new English language arts framework focusing on phonics and vocabulary. The biggest investment came in 2023 with $500 million for literacy coaches. However, a shortage of coaches is hin

Getting ready for the 2026 hurricane season

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200

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The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, meaning Mississippians should prepare now if they haven’t already. While the threat is the most prominent on the Coast, a hurricane or tropical storm has impacted most counties in the last 10 years, according to NOAA storm data.In May, NOAA announced it was predicting a “below-normal” Atlantic hurricane season for 2026. Experts with the a

‘Black Box’ podcast goes beneath the surface of Mississippi’s opioid epidemic and settlements

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200

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Eleven years and one day after his son Jeffrey died of an opioid fentanyl overdose, James Moore stood in a purple-lit Hattiesburg auditorium and welcomed hundreds of people to his annual celebration called “A Tribute to Courage and Recovery.”Moore didn’t center the event around himself or his family. He only shared a couple quick stories about Jeffery, lasting about three minutes. And he told sto

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200

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Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday but was expected to weaken as it chugs closer to the U.S., potentially bringing coastal flooding and heavy rain from the Florida Panhandle through southern Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.Those areas along the northern Gulf Coast were under a tropical storm warning through Wednesday and could see heavy rain and flooding into Thursday

Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico is moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200

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NEW ORLEANS — Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and was moving slowly toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama, causing a tropical storm warning and storm surge watches, forecasters said.The storm was about 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida, and 170 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama, and moving northwest at 5 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, the Miami-based National H

Senate Republicans now pushing for more say in Iran war

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200

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Republican senators are pressing the Trump administration to offer a clearer plan and more information about the Iran war after three U.S. service members were killed and dozens were wounded in renewed attacks in recent days.Several lawmakers said Monday that Congress should no longer remain on the sidelines and that the White House needs to explain where the conflict is headed.“It looked like thin

Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle Stars on Reflecting Mississippi Podcast

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200

Thursday, July 16, Mayor Tim Kyle of Kosciusko went on the Mississippi Humanities Council’s podcast, Reflecting Mississippi. The episode, “The Legacy of America250 in Mississippi,” kicks off the podcast’s second season.
Listen to the Full Podcast HERE!
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Mississippi Today and Deep South Today launch ‘Black Box,’ a podcast examining opioid settlement spending

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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Mississippi Today and Deep South Today announce the launch of “Black Box,” a new investigative podcast that takes listeners inside one of the most consequential public health and government accountability stories unfolding in Mississippi.Hosted by Mississippi Today Mental Health Reporter Allen Siegler, “Black Box” follows the money behind Mississippi’s opioid settlement and examines h

Embezzlement, DUIs, and Shoplifting in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200

KIMBERLY ALBERT, 39, of Louisville, Embezzlement, Shoplifting, PPD. Bond $500, $1,000.
MIKKOLETTE M DAN, 30, of Choctaw, Contempt of Court, Failure to Appear, NCSO. Bond $0, $0.
DAVID K FRAZIER, 40, of Choctaw, Contributing to the Neglect or Delinquency of a Child, PPD. Bond $700.
KRYSTLE HUTCHINS, 42, of Carthage, Serving Sentence, NCSO. Bond $0.
THOMAS EARL MCCLELLAND, 32, of Decatur, Hold for MDOC, MDOC. Bond $0.
EARLIE KENYON MUMFOR

Kosciusko School District holding final week of school registration

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200

The Kosciusko School District is holding its final registration week for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
Parents and guardians during this final week must register their children at the individual school building each student will attend.
Registration schedules for each school are as follows:Kosciusko Lower Elementary (KLE): Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Kosciusko Middle Elementary (KME): Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 1

State Sen. John Polk dead at 77

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:09:00 +0200

Businessman and former state Sen. John Polk of Hattiesburg died, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said in a social media post on Monday. Polk was 77.“The Senate and I have lost a close friend, confidant, and outstanding person in former Senator John Polk of Hattiesburg,” Hosemann wrote. “We will always remember him for his unwavering dedication to Mississippi, his strong convictions, and his willingness to say what needed to be said even when it was difficult.”During a special

Former state Sen. John Polk dies at 77

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:09:00 +0200

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Businessman and former state Sen. John Polk of Hattiesburg died, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said in a social media post on Monday. Polk was 77.“The Senate and I have lost a close friend, confidant, and outstanding person in former Senator John Polk of Hattiesburg,” Hosemann wrote. “We will always remember him for his unwavering dedication to Mississippi, his strong convictions, and his willingness

Judge questions Jackson officials about Lake Hico data center discussion

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200

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U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate, who’s overseeing the federal Jackson water lawsuit, wanted answers Monday about reported discussions of a potential data center on a historically significant property in the city.WLBT reported Friday on emails exchanged between Jackson Mayor John Horhn and a local tech nonprofit that detail the benefits a hyperscale data center at Lake Hico would bring, including up t

Photo gallery: Funeral of Nolan Xavier Wells

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200

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Mourners gathered Monday for the funeral of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, whose body was found July 6 near Horn Island. He had gone to the barrier island with a friend group on the Fourth of July, and the death is under investigation.READ MORE: Nolan Xavier Wells’ family is left with questions after getting few details from DAREAD MORE: Mississippi’s history of racism is a talking point as investigat

Nolan Xavier Wells’ mom challenges his mourners to be like her son, ‘the light that brightens the lives of those around you’

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200

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OCEAN SPRINGS – Before his name spread across social media, before his parents pleaded for answers about why and how he died and before people lined up to say their goodbyes at his casket, the family of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells had been looking ahead to milestones and wondered what kind of man he would become. Football games. Graduation. Someday a family of his own. The future they pictured f

Civil rights groups ask to intervene in lawsuit over majority-Black DeSoto County judicial subdistrict

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200

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Civil rights groups on Monday announced a move to intervene in a federal lawsuit filed by a former Republican gubernatorial candidate and others from DeSoto County aiming to dismantle a majority-Black judicial subdistrict..The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Mississippi, Legal Defense Fund and NAACP moved to intervene on behalf of the DeSoto County NAACP and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. i

Hinds sheriff misses judge’s deadline to provide jail death records

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200

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The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office withheld jail death records from a legal advocacy organization for nearly a year. Then a local judge ordered the sheriff to turn the records over by July 9. But nearly two weeks later, the Southern Poverty Law Center is still waiting. The missed deadline is the latest instance of the county and the sheriff failing to produce jail death records, which the SPLC has been s

Former Ole Miss employee contends in appeal of dismissed lawsuit that Chancellor Glenn Boyce caved to hecklers

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200

A former University of Mississippi employee is arguing in a federal appeal that a judge’s dismissal of her lawsuit against Chancellor Glenn Boyce would allow a government employer to punish a worker for protected political speech because of backlash from outside critics. Lauren Stokes, the former Ole Miss employee, is asking the appeals court to reverse the dismissal and allow the lawsuit to proceed. The brief, filed Thursday in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, contends that fi

Attala County School District announces free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students in 2026–2027

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200

Attala County School District (ACSD) announced today that all students enrolled in the district will receive healthy school meals at no cost during the 2026–2027 school year.
Through the USDA’s Provision 2 program, ACSD will provide free breakfast and lunch across participating schools, including Ethel High School, Greenlee Elementary School, Long Creek Elementary School, and McAdams High School.
Under Provision 2, families do not need to complete or submit free and reduced-price mea

Aggravated Domestic Assault, Felony Drug and DUI Arrests in Kosciusko and Attala County

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:57:00 +0200

KAYLA W ALLEN, 30, of Kosciusko, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, ACSO. Bond N/A.
LUTHER CLARK, 24, of McCool, Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault, ACSO. Bond $10,000.
TAUREAN CLAYTON, 19, of Kosciusko, No Driver’s License, DUI – Test Refusal, No Insurance, Seatbelt Violation, Possession of Marijuana, MHP. Bond $1,000, $1,000, $1,000, $1,000, $1,000.
JOHN M CUMMINS, 28, of Kosciusko, Domestic Violence – Violation of Prote

Log Truck Overturns Hwy 12 in Attala Monday Afternoon

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200

A log truck overturned Monday afternoon on Hwy 12 just east of Greenlee School.
The crash happened just before 3 p.m. MS HWY Patrol, Attala County Fire Department, Attala County Sheriff’s Office, and EMS were dispatched to the scene.
The truck somehow left the road and ended up on its side completely off the roadway. The truck was loaded and spilled logs when it crashed.
No major injuries were reported, and no one was transported to the hospital. The cause of the crash unknown at this time

More student loan borrowers are in default since pandemic-era protections lapsed

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200

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Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments. Mississippi has the highest default rate in the nation.Numbers across the U.S. have spiked since payments came due again following a lengthy pause intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, around 9.5 million people — 1 in 5 federal student loan

Photo: Ribbon cutting held for new store in downtown Kosciusko

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200

A new retail option joined historic downtown Kosciusko Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southern Roots Marketplace & Collective.
Located at 100 W. Washington Street, the marketplace functions as a collaborative space, hosting products from various local artisans, makers, and small business owners.
Inventory includes a mix of antiques, home décor, handcrafted items, and boutique goods.The post Photo: Ribbon cutting held for new store in downtown Kosciusko appeared first on Bre

Whites-Koditschek joins as fellow with Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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Sarah Whites-Koditschek is joining Mississippi Today and the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center as part of The New York Times Local Investigations Fellowship.Sarah Whites-KoditschekWhites-Koditschek begins her work Monday in Mississippi Today’s newsroom in Jackson. She is part of the six-person fellowship class that The New York Times announced June 22.The fellowship program, led by Dean Baquet,

Applications Open for Kosciusko Attala Partnership Future Leaders of Tomorrow Program

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0200

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

Don’t Let Fraud and Scams Ground Your Summer Vacation

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200

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As you make your summer travel plans this year, or perhaps you’ve already hit the road or you’re on your way to the airport, one thing to keep in mind – without putting too much of a damper on your trip – is to stay financially vigilant when finalizing your vacation plans.
The travel and events sector is especially susceptible for fraud and scams as people are looking for deals in locations

Local Career-Tech Center educators honored with Top State and Regional Awards

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200

Two local educators at the Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center (CTC) have earned high honors at the 2026 Mississippi Association for Career and Technical Education (MS ACTE) Summer Conference, bringing state and regional recognition to the area.
Tessa Horn, who leads the Educator Preparation program, was named the 2026 Mississippi Teacher Educator of the Year. The distinguished award recognizes outstanding faculty who show exceptional leadership, innovative instruction, and a deep commitment to

Audio: 2026 Football Preview – Kosciusko Whippets

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

This week on the Boswell Media Sports 2026 Football Preview Show: Kosciusko head football coach Casey Orr joins host Breck Riley to discuss coming off the Whippets’ state championship run, replacing key starters on defense, summer workouts, and the upcoming 2026 football schedule.
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Heat Warning Now Covers Holmes and Carroll, Heat Advisory Elsewhere

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:36:00 +0200

HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above
EXTREME HEAT WARNING shown in purple

Although most of the local area will remain under a heat advisory through Tuesday night, an extreme heat warning has been expanded to the east to cover Holmes and Carroll counties from 10 am until 9 pm on Tuesday.
Afternoon highs are forecast in the mid 90s in Philadelphia through Wednesday and in the upper 90s in Kosciusko, Carthage and Durant. Add in the humidity, and we’ll get heat index r

Heat Warning, Advisory Today as Bertha Churns Through the Gulf

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:36:00 +0200

HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above
EXTREME HEAT WARNING shown in purple

Most of the local area will remain under a heat advisory through this evening, with an extreme heat warning covering areas including Holmes and Carroll counties from 10 am until 9 pm today.
Afternoon highs are forecast in the mid 90s in Philadelphia and Carthage through Wednesday and in the upper 90s in Kosciusko and Durant today. Add in the humidity, and we’ll get heat index readings ranging

Dangerous Heat Stress in MS This Week

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:36:00 +0200

HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above
EXTREME HEAT WARNING shown in purple

The local area will be under a heat advisory through Tuesday night and remains just outside the boundaries of an extreme heat warning which covers the upper Delta including Greenwood, Cleveland and Greenville. Afternoon highs are forecast in the mid 90s in Philadelphia through Wednesday and in the upper 90s in Kosciusko, Carthage and Durant. Add in the humidity, and we’ll get heat

Person Seriously Hurt in Wreck Sunday Morning

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–One person was seriously hurt in a wreck Sunday morning north of Hesterville on Hwy. 35 north in Attala County.
The wreck was called in to 911 shortly after 8 a.m.
Once firefighters and first responders arrived they reported the person’s car had hot a tree and and had serious head trauma, with bleeding from the ears and mouth and that a medical helicopter would be needed.
Traffic had to be stopped in Kosciusko for the he;licopter to land and take off.
It was unclear

UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing in Carthage has Been Found Safe

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:57:00 +0200

UPDATE: Jaliyah Hines has been located safe and is back with her family according to the Carthage Police Department.The Carthage Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl.
Jaliyah Hines is a 13-year-old black female and was last seen on Friday, July 18, at her home in Carthage. She was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and brown leopard-print shorts. A photo of Jaliyah is not available.
Anyone with information about Jaliyah’s whereabouts i

13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing in Carthage

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:57:00 +0200

The Carthage Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl.
Jaliyah Hines is a 13-year-old black female and was last seen on Friday, July 18, at her home in Carthage. She was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and brown leopard-print shorts. A photo of Jaliyah is not available.
Anyone with information about Jaliyah’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Carthage Police Department at 601-267-8011.
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Shoplifting, Trespassing, and Domestic Violence in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

CHASTEN BANKS, 36, of Forest, Failure to Pay, Contempt of Court, Possession of Paraphernalia, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, DUI – 1st, Improper Turn, Felony Pursuit, Reckless Driving, No Insurance, Possession of Marijuana, NCSO. Bond $0, $0, $600, $10,000, $1,500, $300, $300, $5,000, $500, $800, $1,000.
FRANK MOORE BROWN, 48, of Philadelphia, Careless Driving, Suspended Driver’s License, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Felony DUI, NCSO

Rising health insurance exchange costs are bad news for Mississippi’s working poor

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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Mississippi had one of the nation’s largest declines in the Affordable Care Act health insurance exchange enrollment based on early 2026 numbers, meaning that it has become even more difficult for the state’s working poor to garner medical care.According to The Associated Press, Mississippi’s ACA health insurance exchange enrollment declined 26.4% from February 2025 to February 2026. It is likely

Car Wrecks Near Sallis Saturday Morning

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:52:00 +0200

SALLIS, Miss.–A one-car wreck was reported Saturday morning near Sallis.
The 911 call came in about 8:15 a.m. and Attala County firefighters and deputies were sent to Attala Rd. 4101.
The person told deputies she was not hurt, but just scared after hitting a tree. An ambulance was sent as a precaution.
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Friday Night House Fire on Youth Center Rd.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–A house fire was reported Friday night on Youth Center Road across from Bethlehem Church.
The 911 call came in at 9:07 p.m.
When firefighters arrived they reported smoke and flames coming from all sides of the house. They also reported seeing sparks from electrical connections to the house and Entergy was notified.
It was not believed that anyone was inside the house.
Attala County deputies were also sent to the house for traffic and crowd control. An ambulance was also se

Friday Night Fire on Youth Center Road

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200

Senatobia officer involved in fatal shooting of Black toddler was accused of making a racially offensive remark two days prior

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200

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Mukta Joshi is an investigative reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow examining immigration and criminal justice issues. She can be reached at mukta.joshi@nytimes.com. Joseph Cranney is a reporter with the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center in collaboration with The New York Times. Learn more about the center’s work here.SENATOBIA &

Proposed weir rehabilitation aims to restore East Pearl River

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200

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PEARL RIVER COUNTY — Pearl River County officials are working to restore water flow to the East Pearl River, a long-planned effort aimed at improving recreation, supporting wildlife habitat and benefiting communities along the river. The project remains in the planning and permitting process and will require continued coordination among local, state and federal partners before construction can begin, ac

Aggravated Assault and Multiple DUIs and Domestic Violence Arrests in Carthage and Leake County

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

ASHLEIGH B CZARNIK, 34, of Kosciusko, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance X 2, Possession of Paraphernalia, LCSO. Bond N/A X 2, $1,000.
BRUCE DAWSON, 62, of Carthage, Bench Warranty – Kosciusko Municipal Court, LCSO. Bond $0.
DEODRICK GOSS, 39, of Carthage, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Delon, LCSO. Bond $10,000.
JERMAINE GRIFFIN, 44, of Carthage, Aggravated Assault – Deadly Weapon, LCSO. Bond N/A.
KILIES K HUFFMAN, 48, of

Domestic violence, resisting arrest, and other recent Kosciusko arrests

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200

On 07-15-2026, Elia Garcia, 44-year-old H/F from Kosciusko, was arrested for Domestic Violence by Capt. Hawthorne.
On 07-14-2026, Charles Campbell, 45-year-old B/M from Durant, was arrested for Contempt of Court by Ofc. Quesnot.
On 07-13-2026, Gregory Taylor, 60-year-old W/M from Kosciusko, was arrested for Abusive Calls to Emergency Phone by Lt. Williams.
On 07-12-2026, Bruce Dawson, 62-year-old B/M from Carthage, was arrested for Contempt of Court by Capt. Hawthorne.
On 07-12-2026, Kwaneshia L

Senatobia officer involved in fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was once accused of exaggerating threat posed by a car

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200

Mississippi joins states reporting cyclospora stomach bug

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0200

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Five cases of the diarrhea-causing disease cyclosporiasis have been confirmed in Mississippi, the Department of Health reported Friday. State Epidemiologist Dr. Renia Dotson temporarily declared cyclosporiasis a reportable disease Thursday due to the nationwide spike in cases, she told reporters at a Friday press conference. Mississippi was previously one of three states that did not require health profession

Q&A: Nora Miller reflects on her tenure, her hopes and the ‘constant battle for funding’ for Mississippi University for Women

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200

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Nora Miller laughs now when she tells the story. As a high school student in the 1970s living in St. Louis, Missouri, Miller threw away a $1,300 presidential scholarship offer she received from Mississippi University for Women before she even opened it. She was certain she wasn’t moving to Mississippi to attend an all-women’s college.But after much convincing from her parents, who had retrieved th

Q&A: Nora Miller reflects on her tenure, her hopes and the ‘constant battle for funding,’ for Mississippi University for Women

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200

Nora Miller laughs now when she tells the story. As a high school student in the 1970s living in St. Louis, Missouri, Miller threw away a $1,300 presidential scholarship offer she received from Mississippi University for Women before she even opened it. She was certain she wasn’t moving to Mississippi to attend an all-women’s college.But after much convincing from her parents, who had retrieved the letter, and her high school guidance counselor, Miller visited the campus in Col

Cyclosporiasis Case Confirmed in Local Public Health District

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200

The State Health Department says Mississippi now has five confirmed cases of an intestinal illness which has been at the center of a multi-state outbreak in recent weeks. And at least one of those cases of cyclosporiasis is in the public health district which includes Attala, Holmes, Carroll and Montgomery counties along with much of the Delta. The Health Department won’t say which county it is. Other cases have been confirmed in health districts which include

‘Kidney chains’ could save lives and billions of healthcare dollars, advocates say

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200

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Editor’s note: Entertainer Pat Boone, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young and actor Robert Hays of “Airplane” fame signed on as authors of a guest essay provided by US Blood Donors.org for Mississippi Today on “Kidney Chains.” It is a process where people who plan to donate a kidney for a needy family member agree to allow their kidney to go to another recipient if the p

Child Neglect, Domestic Violence, and DUIs in Philadelphia and Neshoba County Arrests

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

MARCO JIMINEZ BALDONADO, 43, of Philadelphia, Failure to Appear, Hold for Circuit Court, NCSO. Bond $0, $0.
JOHNNY LEE BINGHAM II, 28, of Jackson, DUI – Other Substance, NCSO. Bond $1,500.
BRIAN CHARLIE, 52, of Conehatta, DUI – 1st, Careless Driving, No Driver’s License, NCSO. Bond $1,500, $400, $300.
JERI L COTTON, 36, of Walnut Grove, Domestic Violence – Simple Assault, PPD. Bond $500.
MIRANDA D ELLSWORTH, 47, of Lake, Pos

Photos – The Voices of Mississippi: State’s Top Sportscasters Connect at Annual Kickoff

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:23:00 +0200

Boswell Media Sports commentators Breck Riley (Kosciusko/Holmes CC) and Cooper Sanders (Leake Academy) attended the 4th annual Sportscasters Kickoff Gathering Thursday at the WFCA Radio Lounge on the campus of French Camp Academy.
Broadcasters from all across the state gathered for the annual event, which featured panel discussions, meet-and-greets, and door prizes over lunch. Once again, WFCA’s Jason Crowder served as the emcee for the afternoon.
Jason Crowder – Voice of MS State Wo

Happening today: Attala County Library Hosting “All American Birthday Bash” July 17

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200

The Attala County Library is inviting the community to celebrate 250 years of the American spirit during its “All American Birthday Bash” Friday, July 17.
The event will celebrate the nation’s heritage while creating new community traditions.
Attendees will also get to see the announcement of the winners from the library’s Summer Reading Program and the unveiling of a new collaborative community mural.
The celebration will take place from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Attal

Fatal Crash Friday Morning in Attala Near Intersection of Hwy 19 and Hwy 14

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:37:00 +0200

A fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler, a propane truck, and a passenger vehicle occurred early Friday morning at the intersection of Highway 19 South and Highway 14 East.
Attala County Fire Department, Attala Deputies, MHP, and EMS were dispatched to the scene just after 6:30 a.m. Initial reports state the propane truck overturned during the crash. Authorities also reported a possible propane leak.
The drivers of the passenger vehicle and the 18-wheeler were reportedly out of their vehicles and

Legislature passes youth court overhaul, but process gets snagged in PBM politics

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200

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This story will be updated.The House on Thursday passed a measure to overhaul the state’s youth court system after the Senate had passed it late Wednesday night in a special session of the Mississippi Legislature.But when it looked like lawmakers were soon to wrap up what would have been a relatively quick special session on Thursday afternoon, the efforts hit a snag over a separate issue

Legislature passes youth court overhaul after special session gets snagged in PBM politics

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200

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Mississippi legislators wrapped up a two-day special session Thursday night after agreeing on a plan to overhaul and fund the state’s youth court system and arguing over whether to tackle another contentious issue — changing laws that deal with pharmacy benefit managers.They ultimately left without touching PBM reform.House passed a youth court plan Thursday, hours after the Senate passed it

Legislature passes youth court overhaul after process gets snagged in PBM politics

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200

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The House on Thursday passed a measure to overhaul the state’s youth court system after the Senate had passed it late Wednesday night in a special session of the Mississippi Legislature.But when it looked like lawmakers were soon to wrap up what would have been a relatively quick special session on Thursday afternoon, the efforts hit a snag over a separate issue over which lawmakers have

Jackson mother files wrongful death claim after son is stomped to death in Hinds County jail

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:48:00 +0200

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The mother of an 18-year-old who was stomped to death in the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond has filed a wrongful death claim against the sheriff’s office, alleging negligence resulted in her son’s gruesome killing. Janice Bradley joined her attorney, Dennis Sweet III, at a Thursday press conference in calling for a full accounting of the events that led to the beating death of her son, M

The Mississippi Alumni All-Star Band puts on a show — and is on a mission

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200

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The auditorium walls of Jackson’s Provine High School couldn’t stop the rat-a-tat-tat of snare drums, the bright blasts from trumpets, the bouncing oomphs from tubas and waves of music pulsing into empty hallways. The Mississippi Alumni All-Star Band had found its rhythm. For the next several minutes, nearly 150 band members — middle school, high school and college students from across

Mississippi ranks No. 1 in producing male pro athletes, study says

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200

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Most Mississippians who read this column regularly know no other state produces more – or more high-quality – professional football players per capita than the Magnolia State.Seems like every year a new study comes out that ranks Mississippi either No. 1 or No. 2 in the nation in the number of football players who make NFL rosters. Over the course of the entire history of the NFL, Mississippi ranks No.

Mississippi opioid settlement council’s first 2026 meeting scheduled for Tuesday

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200

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With legislative adjustments and new outside help, Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council will return to Jackson on Tuesday to begin its second cycle of grant recommendations. Council members will meet downtown at 1 p.m., on the first floor of the Mississippi Supreme Court Building. An email from the office of Attorney General Lynn Fitch, the council’s chairwoman, to members said th

Senate sends youth court overhaul to House after late-night debate in special session

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200

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The House is expected on Thursday to take up a measure to overhaul the state’s youth court system, after the Senate passed it late Wednesday night in a special session of the Mississippi Legislature called by Gov. Tate Reeves.The legislation would add more full-time judges and open youth court proceedings to the public, and lawmakers are also proposing to provide $29.5 million in new spending for the system.

Mississippi Today announces its 10th anniversary celebration and ‘All In on Mississippi’ summit

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

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Mississippi Today will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a two-day gathering focused on civic dialogue, community impact and the future of Mississippi.The nonprofit news organization invites readers, supporters, business leaders, policymakers and changemakers from across the South to gather in Jackson for conversation, celebration and connection.Theanniversary celebration is Oct. 7 and the second annual “A

This county lost its hospital. Bringing it back is easier said than done

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

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BELZONI — Harmony Ball-Stribling’s path to pregnancy had been turbulent, from an endometriosis diagnosis to an arduous in vitro fertilization process and sky-high blood pressure. But as her due date approached in the summer of 2021, her health improved and those storm clouds seemed to scatter.“It was just too perfect,” said her mother, Shenelle Ball-Green, of those calm, hot weeks.Then, aft

New Choctaw Indian Princess Crowned at Choctaw Indian Fair

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0200

Last night at the Choctaw Indian Fair a new Choctaw Indian Princess was crowned. Lexi Alaysia Flint from the Red Water Community (Leake County) was crowned as the 71st Choctaw Indian Princess. She was sponsored by the Red Water Development Club.
Lexi also won the Personal Presentation Award and Miss Congeniality.
1st Alternate was Miyah Henry sponsored by the Choctaw Health Center Employees Association.
2nd Alternate was Gracyn Dees Grisham sponsored by IKBI, Inc.
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Hot Weekend Ahead for This Area

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:54:00 +0200

It’s the beginning of another heat wave in Mississippi this weekend. Temperatures will be climbing from the lower 90s today and tomorrow to the mid 90s by Saturday and into the upper 90s in some areas by the middle of next week. The National Weather Service says, in some locations, “significant” heat stress will be possible. In this area, the heat index could climb to around 105 in Kosciusko Saturday and up to 110 in Carthage, Philadelphia and Durant.
NWS says a few

Heat Advisory Issued for Holmes County, Western, S-E MS

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:54:00 +0200

HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above

Holmes County will be under a heat advisory through Monday night. The advisory stretches from the Delta through the Jackson area to the I-59 corridor and the coast. Temperatures will climb into mid 90s in the local area today and Sunday and into the upper 90s in the west starting Monday. The National Weather Service says, in some locations, “significant” heat stress is likely and an extreme heat warning i

Youth court special session has lawmakers meeting at new, and old, capitol buildings. See photos

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:27:00 +0200

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The Mississippi Legislature reconvened in Jackson on Wednesday for a special session called by Gov. Tate Reeves to consider an overhaul of the state’s youth court system, which fizzled at the end of the regular session this year and caused some of the laws and funding for youth court to sunset.But lawmakers faced a major problem: The House chamber in the Capitol is undergoing major renovation and is currentl

Vehicle Strikes Underground Propane Tank, No One Injured

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:04:00 +0200

The Attala County Fire Department responded to a gas leak Wednesday evening on Attala Road 1116.
According to ACFD Chief Tim Cox, firefighters arrived to find a vehicle parked on top of a 250 gallon underground propane tank.
The vehicle reportedly damaged the main valve of the tank, causing propane to spew out with the vehicle still running and parked over the leaking tank.
Firefighters evacuated the nearby home and secured the vehicle while waiting for the gas company to arrive
Once gas company

Mississippi teachers say new state-mandated process for buying classroom supplies is ‘insane, cumbersome, frustrating’

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200

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Weeks before the first day of school, teachers across Mississippi say state leaders have made it more difficult for them to access money for classroom supplies. Educators have to complete training before they’re able to spend the money the state gives them for classroom supplies, but teachers say the live training has been hard to access — the online meetings have been filled to capacity. Teachers

Reeves: Special session will overhaul Mississippi’s ‘fragmented’ youth court system. Here’s how

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:48:00 +0200

Mississippi lawmakers on Wednesday will consider reforms to the state’s youth court system that would lead to more full-time judges presiding over cases, the creation of two new state-run juvenile jails and the fixing of expired statutes that have led to several lawsuits, Gov. Tate Reeves said. At a press briefing hours before lawmakers were set to reconvene for a special legislative session, Reeves said changes will move Mississippi toward creating a uniform youth court system state

Karts Pharmacy Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200

Karts Pharmacy held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, July 15.
The event was held at the pharmacy’s location in Parkway Plaza in Kosciusko and was attended by local officials, community leaders, and residents.
Karts Pharmacy provides prescription services and healthcare products.
Staff and representatives of the business expressed their appreciation for the community’s support and said they look forward to serving Kosciusko and the surrounding area.
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Nolan Xavier Wells’ family is left with questions after getting few details from DA

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200

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More than a week after the body of Nolan Xavier Wells was found in the waters off a Gulf Coast barrier island where he was last seen, his family met for the first time with the county prosecutor. Wells’ parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, met with Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath Wednesday morning in Pascagoula. After the meeting during a news conference, they said McIlrath told

Little news shed from meeting between Nolan Xavier Wells’ family and DA

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200

Downed Tree Causes Crash on Natchez Trace in Attala Early Wednesday Morning

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200

Around 12:00 AM on Wednesday morning, the Attala County Sheriff’s Office received a notification of a tree that fell on the Natchez Trace between mile markers 163 and 164. They were also notified of a driver who ran into the tree while it was downed.
The driver’s husband reportedly came to try removing the vehicle from the tree but ended up leaving with the driver in his own vehicle, intending to come back later. No injuries were reported, and a wrecker was called to remove the tree.

Fender Bender Tuesday Evening in Kosciusko

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200

At about 8:00 PM Tuesday evening, a minor fender bender was reported in the parking lot of a business on Hwy 12.
Kosciusko police responded and found no injuries had occurred.
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In a Mississippi school district with strict gender rules, trans students and families push to be heard

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200

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BILOXI – When nine young adults tossed their mortarboards into the air at the Little Biloxi Theatre on June 20, it wasn’t their first time graduating from high school. After an emotional celebration that honored the transgender and LGBTQ+ students’ resilience, it became their first graduation without gender-based dress codes or stipulations on how they present themselves. Surrounded by frien

Felony Child Abuse, Aggravated Domestic Violence, and Aggravated Assault in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

STEPHEN AMOS, 36, of Philadelphia, Failure to Appear, Hold for Circuit Court, NCSO. Bond $0, $0.
LAKEESHA BARNARD, 32, of Philadelphia, Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault, PPD. Bond N/A.
COURTNY ORLANDO CAMPBELL, 35, of Union, Failure to Appear, Resisting Arrest, Failure to Signal Lane Change, Careless Driving, No Driver’s License, No Insurance, NCSO. Bond $0, $600, $300, $400, $300 $800.
JAMARIAN COOK, 29, of Carthage, Felony Possession of a C

Poll: Permanent Daylight Saving Time debate returns: Have your thoughts changed?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0200

The debate over whether Americans should continue changing their clocks twice a year is back in the spotlight.
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide, reigniting a long-running discussion: Should we keep the extra evening daylight all year, or should we stay on Standard Time?
For many people, the twice-a-year clock change has become a source of frustration.
Supporters of permanent Daylight Saving Time argue that lon

Teachers Worry About Classroom Supplies for the New School Year

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:48:00 +0200

Many teachers are up in arms over a new way of purchasing classroom supplies. The Mississippi Department of Education says each qualified teacher has been allocated $748 in Education Enhancement Funds and they’re being told they can access the money starting today through a new digital platform called ClassWallet. Kosciusko Middle Elementary teacher Lindsey Fitts has several concerns about the new system.
“I cannot go to a local store and purchase what I need for my

5th Circuit Court of Appeals reverses its decision, allowing ICE to hold detainees indefinitely

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:21:00 +0200

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Mukta Joshi is an investigative reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow examining immigration and criminal justice issues. She can be reached at mukta.joshi@nytimes.com.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday vacated a decision made earlier this month, which had required U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide bond hearings within 90

AI task force ponders whether data centers need state regulations

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:56:00 +0200

Over two days, the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force heard from 19 speakers on the potential impact of data centers in the state. The goal was to listen to a variety of people and to gather facts on some of the biggest issues being raised around data centers, such as power bills, water usage and jobs. The task force is expected to make recommendations to the Legislature before next year’s regular session.“We worked to bring everyone to the table tod

Governor’s pick for Hinds County DA sparks residency questions

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200

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Mississippi law requires someone running for district attorney to live within the counties they would serve, but Gov. Tate Reeves’ appointment of a white Madison County attorney to temporarily oversee the top prosecutorial office in Black-majority Hinds County is coming under scrutiny.Some local attorneys raised questions when the governor picked Brad McCullouch, an assistant district attorney in Hinds Count

Gov. Reeves calls special session

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200

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This is a developing story and will be updated.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has ordered the Legislature to convene on Wednesday for a special session to reform Mississippi’s youth court system after lawmakers failed to act during their regular session months ago.Reeves made the announcement in a social media post on Tuesday afternoon, exactly 24 hours before he ordered lawmakers to return to Jackson. The sp

Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom advocates a ban on Congress trading stocks

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0200

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COLUMBUS — Scott Colom, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, at a Tuesday press conference called for banning members of Congress and their immediate families from trading stocks and criticized his Republican opponent for opposing such a measure last year. Colom said in his hometown of Columbus that if elected, he will push Congress to pass a measure that would give independent investigators “m

Jackson passes state’s first data center moratorium

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

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The Jackson City Council voted Tuesday to approve a citywide data center moratorium. It is the first city in Mississippi to do so.Ward 1 Council Member Ashby Foote has often been the lone voice on the council extolling the benefits a data center could bring to the city, noting it could boost Jackson’s middling general fund revenue by millions of dollars. “While the data center may not be the perfe

Jackson case shows Mississippi’s campaign finance laws are a recipe for corruption

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200

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Now disgraced and convicted former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens laid it out clearly to the undercover feds offering bribes to Mississippi politicians.Owens, according to a federal indictment, explained the politicians would “clean (the bribes) like we always do, we’ll put it in a campaign account …”“Owens also explained that because public officials finance their persona

2-Vehicle Accident on Tuesday Morning in Attala

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200

A wreck involving two vehicles was reported around 8:50 AM on Hwy 12 E near Attala Rd 5216. Attala County Deputies and the Attala County Fire Department responded to the scene.
There were no entrapments, but one person had a broken arm and was transported by EMS.

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UM wants $2M for gambling research amid debate on online sports betting

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200

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University of Mississippi researchers, armed with a bevy of data, have in recent weeks met with state lawmakers and outlined their case for why the Legislature should fund new programs to study and treat problematic gambling. The researchers will request a $2 million annual allocation to fund two major gambling initiatives on campus, a presentation obtained by Mississippi Today shows. The effort comes as

Update: Power Restored – Traffic Lights Out in Kosy, Treat Intersections as Four-Way Stop

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200

Update: Power has been restored and traffic lights are back working correctly.Power outages in the area have caused traffic lights to stop working.
Drivers should treat any intersection with a non-functioning traffic signal as a four-way stop. Come to a complete stop, watch for other vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
Use extra caution while traveling until power is restored.
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Traffic Lights Out in Kosy, Treat Intersections as Four-Way Stop

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200

Power outages in the area have caused traffic lights to stop working.
Drivers should treat any intersection with a non-functioning traffic signal as a four-way stop. Come to a complete stop, watch for other vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
Use extra caution while traveling until power is restored.
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2026 – 2027 Attala County School District Academic calendar

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200

For more dates and information throughout the school year, visit www.attala.k12.ms.us.
Contact the Attala County School District at 662-289-2801.
Key Dates for 2026-2027:First Day of School: Monday, August 3, 2026Labor Day Holiday: Monday, September 7, 2026Fall Break: October 5–9, 2026 (End of first nine weeks)Thanksgiving Break: November 23–27, 2026Christmas Break: December 21–31, 2026MLK Jr. Holiday: Monday, January 18, 2027President’s Day: Monday, February 15, 2027Spri

Felony Drug Charges and Assault in Carthage and Leake County

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

TROYDAUS K CAMPBELL, 25, of Union, Bench Warrant – Philadelphia Municipal Court, No Driver’s License, No Insurance, Disorderly Conduct – Disturbing a Business Simple Assault – Attempt by Physical Menace to Create Fear, Speeding, CPD. Bond N/A, $498, $438, $500, $1,000, $268.
BRADLEY DIXON, 42, of Philadelphia, Felony Indictment, LCSO. Bond $20,000.
JUAN M GUERRERO, 31, of Carthage, Bond Surrender, Felony Indictment, LCSO. Bond $1,000, $0.
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Attala County Library Hosting “All American Birthday Bash” July 17

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0200

Mallory Community Health Center Hosting Back to School Bash July 24

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200

Mallory Community Health Center will host its annual Back to School Bash on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pediatric Building, located at 300 Yazoo St. in Lexington.
The free family-friendly event will feature:School supply giveaways
Door prizes
Free food
Vendors
Other activities for familiesOrganizers say the event is designed to help local students and families prepare for the upcoming school year while bringing the community together.
For more information, contact Mallor

Sunflower Grocery Store in Kosciusko to Host Blood Drive July 23

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200

Mississippi Blood Services is urging eligible donors to help replenish a critically low blood supply, with a community blood drive scheduled in Kosciusko later this month.
The blood drive will be held at Sunflower Grocery Store in Kosciusko July 23 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.
Mississippi Blood Services says donors—especially those with A, B and O blood types—are needed immediately to help ensure hospitals across the state have lifesaving blood products available f

Police Chief Gives Details About Ongoing Murder Investigation in Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:50:00 +0200

Two young Carthage men have been arrested in a birthday party shooting that left a teenager dead and three other people wounded in Philadelphia. But Police Chief Eric Lyons says the case is far from being wrapped up…
“These two guys we do believe were involved but we also believe that there were several people involved just as equal to these two as well.”
And the chief says there’s a lot of information to sort through…
“We’ve gotten hundreds of c

Increased Threat of Heavy Rain Today

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200

There’s a better chance of heavy rain and flash flooding today across much of Mississippi including this area. The National Weather Service says some locations could see up to five inches of rain this afternoon and evening.
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Mississippi’s history of racism is a talking point as investigation unfolds in the mysterious death of Nolan Xavier Wells

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200

Christine Wonsley says she and her husband had difficult conversations with their son about race as he grew up in Mississippi, a place where in a not-too-distant past, Black people were denied equal treatment under the law. Those childhood conversations with Nolan Xavier Wells have taken new meaning as the grieving mother and others press local authorities for a thorough investigation into the mysterious death of the 18-year-old, whose body was found two days after he and several white fri

Many Disorderly Conduct and Felony Drug Arrests in Kosciusko and Attala County

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0200

SCOTTY L ALLEN, 57, of Kosciusko, Bench Warrant – Attala Justice Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
TYLER BARKSDALE, 20, of Ethel, Contempt of Court – Kosciusko Municipal Court, KPD. Bond $0.
BRANDY S BONAVENTURE, 25, of Ethel, Hold – Detainer for KPD, Contempt of Court – Attala Justice Court, ACSO. Bond N/A, N/A.
LUTHER CLARK, 24, of McCool, Contempt of Court – Kosciusko Municipal Court X 2, KPD. Bond $0 X 2.
MALCOLM GENTRY,

Three Teens, One Parent Charged in Weekend Car Thefts in Kosciusko

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200

Three juveniles have been charged in connection with two vehicle thefts reported in Kosciusko over the weekend.
A red Kia was taken from Gilliland Street early Saturday morning and an orange Kia was stolen from South Natchez Street early Sunday morning.
According to KPD Investigator Devante Lewis, both vehicles have now been recovered.
The red Kia was located after it was wrecked at the Cannonade Apartments. The orange Kia was recovered in a wooded area off East Jefferson Street.
Three 15-year-o

Las detenciones de ICE interrumpen vidas y negocios en Oxford

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200

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Esta historia es una traducción del artículo publicado en Mississippi Today el 1 de julio de 2026. OXFORD – Tras una oleada de detenciones en Oxford y sus alrededores durante las dos primeras semanas de junio, comunidades de inmigrantes se enfrentaron a una falta de información por parte de las autoridades mientras lidiaban con las emergencias y las afectaciones en las vidas, las fa

Jackson bus drivers go on strike after latest contract impasse between union and MV Transportation

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200

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This is a developing story.Scores of Jackson bus drivers and other transit workers formed picket lines early Monday, after contract talks over the weekend failed to produce an agreement between the transportation union and the Texas company under contract to run JTRAN.The strike is sure to disrupt the lives of scores of low-income and disabled Jacksonians who rely on the city’s bus system to get to work and

Update: Kosciusko Big Red Band showcase moved to KHS gym

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200

There’s been a location change for the Kosciusko Big Red Band 2026 Band Camp Showcase planned for tonight (July 14).
The event will now be held at the Jerrelyn Jackson Gymnasium at the high school.
The event will still beginning at 6:30 pm with the band will performing a preview of its 2026 marching show titled “The End.”
There is no cost for admission.
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Kosciusko Big Red Band showcase planned for Tuesday (July 14)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200

The Kosciusko Big Red Band will wrap up its 2026 Band Camp Tuesday, July 14 with the annual Band Camp Showcase.
Beginning at 6:30 pm at Landrum Field (Whippet Stadium), the band will perform a preview of its 2026 marching show titled “The End.”
There is no cost for admission.
For more information, follow Kosciusko Big Red Band on Facebook.
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Mississippi is getting hotter. Experts say it’s hurting moms and babies

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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CLEVELAND – Going for nearly a year with broken heating and air conditioning has been miserable for Ashley Matthews. But the last few months have been unbearable – and potentially dangerous. Matthews, 27, is six months pregnant with her third child.Her car didn’t have air conditioning, either, so Matthews financed a new one in May to get relief from the heat. “I can imagine if I&

Little Whippet Soccer Camp Set for July 21-23

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:23:00 +0200

The Little Whippet Soccer Camp returns to Kosciusko High School July 21-23 for kids ages 4-12.
The camp will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. each day at the Kosciusko High School Athletic Complex. Participants will work on soccer fundamentals, play games, and train alongside current Kosciusko High School players.
Registration is $75 for all three days or $30 per day.
For more information or to register, contact Greg Cooper at greg.cooper@kosciuskoschools.com.
Parents are encouraged to register earl

Heavy Rain Threat Continues in This Area

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200

After some flash flooding along the I-20 and I-59 corridors Sunday night, more heavy rain is possible today across a large part of Mississippi including most of the local area. The National Weather Service says two to four inches of rain could fall during the afternoon and evening hours.
Heat stress will be held in check during the first part of the week with temperatures averaging four to eight degrees below normal. But hotter conditions will return by the end of the week.
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Made in America: The products of US prison labor are all around us

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

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I spent last summer scouring the South for the products of prison labor in a strange scavenger hunt across small-town America.A freshman’s dorm mattress at Mississippi State University. A Georgia Medicaid patient’s eyeglasses. The goalpost padding at Bauxite High School in Arkansas. The burn ban flag at the Boerne Fire Department in Texas Hill Country.All of them were made by people incarcerated in Ame

DUIs, Malicious Mischief, and Felony Drug Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

SKYLER MILES BEN, 19, of Philadelphia, Contempt of Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
BEN COOPER, 44, of Philadelphia, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, PPD. Bond N/A, N/A, $1,500, $800 $1,000.
NEQUITA LACHELLE FARMER, 28, of Philadelphia, DUI – 1st, Speeding, No Insurance, MHP. Bond $1,500, $300, $800.
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Tales of Donald Trump’s involvement in the World Cup and Two Mississippi Museums

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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President Donald Trump’s insistence on interfering in the World Cup’s officiating and disciplinary actions and then bragging about his involvement conjure memories of how he horned in on the opening of the Two Mississippi Museums in 2017.Believe it or not, the president tends to want to make himself the center of attention regardless of his actual involvement. The World Cup and Two Mississippi Museums

KPD Investigating Two Stolen Vehicle Incidents This Weekend

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200

Kosciusko Police are investigating a pair of vehicle thefts reported over the weekend.
Authorities say one vehicle was stolen early Saturday morning from Gilliland Street, and a second vehicle was reported stolen early Sunday morning from South Natchez Street.
Police are encouraging residents to remain aware of your surroundings, lock their vehicles, and report any suspicious activity. KPD reminds the public, if you see something, say something.
Anyone with information related to either theft is

UPDATE: Arrests Made in Philadelphia Shooting

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0200

FURTHER UPDATE:
The Philadelphia Police Department has made arrests in connection with the early morning shooting on July 12 that claimed the life of 19-year-old Jamari Hickman and injured three others.
The following individuals have been arrested and charged:
Ja’Tavious Johnson, 20, of Carthage, Mississippi
Jacob Triplett, 20, of Carthage, Mississippi
Both suspects have been charged with First-Degree Murder and three counts of Attempted Murder.
Both men were arrested in Leake Co. with the

Four People Shot, One Dead in Philadelphia

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0200

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–Four people were shot, with one person pronounced dead and the other three taken to hospitals in Philadelphia Sunday morning, said the Philadelphia Police Department.
The shooting happened on Walnut St., according to a Facebook post from the police department.
The first calls came in at two minutes after midnight. Police radio traffic indicates the shootings happened among a large crowd of people. It was unclear how many shots may have been fired.
Several 911 calls indi

Two-Car Wreck Saturday Morning on Hwy. 35

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:33:00 +0200

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Two cars wrecked Saturday morning on Hwy. 35 south near Kosciusko.
Attala County deputies were dispatched to the location of the wreck, which was in front of Lawrence Grocery, just after 9:30 a.m. An ambulance was also dispatched.
Someone was injured, but did not go to the hospital.
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Gunshots Reported, Police Chase and Arrest Man

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:08:00 +0200

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Gunshots were reported early Saturday at North Natchez Apartments in Kosciusko.
The person who called police also reported they could hear people arguing.
That call was about 1:05 a.m.
Shortly after police arrived they reported chasing someone, with that person being caught at North Natchez and Hwy. 12.
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Fight Reported Friday Night

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:04:00 +0200

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–A fight was reported Friday night in Kosciusko between at least two people.
The call was about 10 p.m., possibly in the Sullivan’s parking lot. The caller reported two people fighting with sticks.
Kosciusko Police arrived and shortly after one person was reported in custody.
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Storm Threat Continues in This Area Today

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200

The National Weather Service is keeping most of Mississippi including the local area under a Level-1 “marginal” risk of isolated severe storms from mid-afternoon through this evening. Damaging wind gusts will be possible. Heavy rain and frequent lightning can also be expected. With more showers and storms forecast through Wednesday, the state will enjoy a brief break from the heat stress with afternoon highs reaching only into the mid and upper 80s. Hott

Neighbors in need spur Stone County pair into flood rescues

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200

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PERKINSTON — The calls kept coming as floodwaters spread across Stone County. Tim Davenport and Michael Graham had never responded to a natural disaster before, but they had something many stranded residents needed: a boat. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur caused widespread flooding across South Mississippi June 18, damaging homes, busi

DUIs and Drug Possession in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

CHARLES MURPHY BOLDEN, 47, of DeKalb, Serving Sentence, NCSO. Bond $0.
GARIAN DIXON, 33, of Philadelphia, Failure to Appear, NCSO. Bond $0.
BRANDI GAIL FRAZIER, 27, of Philadelphia, No Driver’s License, No Insurance, Contempt of Court, MHP. Bond $300, $800, $0.
QUENTARIUS HARDEN, 28, of Jackson, Possession of Marijuana, PPD. Bond $1,500.
DESTIN LASHAWN KNIGHT, 34, of Tuscaloosa, AL, Serving Sentence, NCSO. Bond $0.
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Level-1 Storm Risk Posted for This Area Tonight and Sunday

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:44:00 +0200

Storms could be moving into this part of central Mississippi tonight and developing again on Sunday. There’s a Level-1 “marginal” risk of isolated severe storms with damaging wind gusts. The National Weather Service says heavy downpours and frequent lightning will also be possible. Rain chances will continue next week at least through Wednesday.
With the storms not expected to arrive until the evening hours today, temperatures will climb into the mid 90s resul

Jackson bus drivers threaten to walk off the job Monday as talks continue into the weekend

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200

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The union representing dozens of Jackson bus drivers and other transportation workers issued a 72-hour strike notice Friday, even as the union said it would continue trying to reach an agreement with MV Transportation, the Texas company under contract to run JTRAN.If both sides cannot reach an agreement by Sunday, the union plans to go on strike at 4 a.m. on Monday, according to a statement released Friday by the

Senatobia police finally released internal reports of the shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. They reveal almost nothing

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200

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Joseph Cranney is a reporter with the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center in collaboration with The New York Times. Mukta Joshi is an investigative reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow examining immigration and criminal justice issues. Nearly a month after police in Mississippi shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley outside Walmart i

Legislators expect special session on youth court reform as deal nears

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200

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Legislative leaders are close to finalizing a deal on reforming Mississippi’s youth court system and expect Gov. Tate Reeves to call them into a special legislative session soon, according to multiple lawmakers and negotiators involved in the discussions. It’s unclear how wide-ranging the reforms to the court would be and when exactly the special session would take place, though several legislator

Governor appoints assistant DA Brad McCullouch to temporarily lead Hinds County DA’s office

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:40:00 +0200

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Gov. Tate Reeves on Friday appointed an interim steward to lead the Hinds County District Attorney’s office until a Nov. 3 special election can fill the vacancy left by the resignation of District Attorney Jody Owens, who pleaded guilty last week to federal conspiracy charges.Brad McCullouch, a Madison County resident, has worked as an assistant district attorney in Hinds County since 2023. Owens pleaded gui

What happened to Nolan Xavier Wells?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:42:00 +0200

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Miles from the Mississippi Gulf Coast on a remote island whose beauty of clear beaches and white sand dunes was immortalized by famed American artist Walter Inglis Anderson, Nolan Xavier Wells’ young life came to an end. How and why are among the many unanswered questions that remain after the 18-year-old from Ocean Springs was last seen on the Fourth of July and his body found two days later off Horn I

Voter voices: ‘It’s so discouraging to see the whole thing all over again’

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

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“Voter Voices” is a series of people sharing their thoughts on voting rights, the state’s history of voter suppression and the new gerrymandering push embroiling Mississippi, the South and the nation after the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana case gutted the federal Voting Rights Act’s requirements for majority Black districts.One of the first things Ed Godfrey was taught w

New ruling on Mississippi Supreme Court redistricting not likely for several months

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200

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It will be at least several months before a federal judge, for the second time, decides whether Mississippi’s three state Supreme Court districts violate the Voting Rights Act and deprive Black voters.After the U.S. Supreme Court, in its Louisiana v. Callais decision, rolled back protections for racial discrimination in redistricting, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision from U.S. Distri

Twenty years later, Thad Cochran’s vision of Delta Health Alliance still impactful, CEO says

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200

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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.For many Mississippians, the late Sen. Thad Cochran’s legacy is measured in roads, buildings, research cente

High blood pressure is climbing in young adults. In Mississippi, young women face the rising stakes

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200

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For months, Katie Shappley was in denial about her symptoms. Despite difficulty breathing and odd tingles in her left arm, the daughter of a “hard-headed farmer man” didn’t go see a doctor until her headaches were bad enough to call off of work. When she finally went in, Shappley, who works in physician credentialing at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, remembers the nurse practitio

Breezy 103.7 Celebrates One year on air

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200

Breezy 103.7 (WLIN-FM), Boswell Media’s adult contemporary station serving Kosciusko, Attala County, and central Mississippi, is celebrating its first anniversary on the 103.7 FM frequency this weekend.
The milestone marks one year since Breezy officially transitioned from 101.1 FM to 103.7 FM on July 11, 2025, a move designed to strengthen the station’s signal and significantly expand its broadcast reach across central Mississippi.
The frequency change was necessary after it was det

Aggravated Assault, DUIs, and Disorderly Conduct in Carthage and Leake County Arrests

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

DAMIEN ANDERSON, 34, of Walnut Grove, Disorderly Conduct – Disturbing the Peace, Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply with LEO, LCSO. Bond $0, $500.
MICHAEL J DAVIS, 51, of Forest, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, No Driver’s License, No Insurance, CPD. Bond N/A, $438, $438.
BRYANNA L FRESHOUR, 25, of Walnut Grove, Disorderly Conduct – Disturbance in a Public Place, LCSO. Bond $0.
JERIAN D MACK, 26, of Carthage, Aggravated

Carroll County Secures $310,000 in FEMA Disaster Recovery Funds

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0200

Local storm recovery efforts are getting a major financial boost. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved $310,000 for Carroll County to help cover the costs of emergency protective measures taken during recent disasters.
The funding is part of a larger, state-wide rollout announced by FEMA this week, which includes more than $9 million distributed across 14 recovery projects in Mississippi. Much of the state’s funding is tied to response efforts from the severe winter

Diamond Youth State Tournament details (bracket, times, etc)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:49:00 +0200

Tournament Information
AAA (10U) State Tournament – BRACKET Dates: July 10–13
Teams: Corinth, Columbia, East Central, Ellisville, Franklin County, Hattiesburg, Iuka, Kosciusko, Lincoln County, Long Beach, Philadelphia, St. Martin, Vancleave, Wayne County and West Lauderdale.
Kosciusko’s first game: Friday, July 10, 8:00 p.m. vs. St. Martin (Field E)
State champion advances to: Diamond Youth 10U World Series in Laurel12U Ozone State Tournament – BRACKET Dates: Ju

Attala County School District Announces Summer Registration Dates

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200

The Attala County School District has announced registration dates and requirements for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
All student registration will be completed online, but parents and guardians must still visit their child’s school during the designated registration period to complete the process and receive class schedules.
Summer registration will be held:
July 15, July 20 & July 218 a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 16Noon – 6 p.m.
District officials say there will be no registr

Teen stomped to death in Hinds County jail, coroner says

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:48:00 +0200

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An 18-year-old killed in the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond last week was stomped to death, the coroner said Thursday. “It appeared he had shoe prints all over his head,” Hinds County Coroner Jeremiah Howard told Mississippi Today. The teen, Mielun Butler, was booked in jail on July 1 after he was arrested in connection to a killing at a south Jackson apartment complex. By the morni

Addilyn Stephens, 10-year-old Princess of Patrick Farms, wins huge golf tournament in Paris

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:24:00 +0200

PEARL – Meet Addilyn Stephens. She’s 10 years young, cute as the proverbial button, weighs all of 65 pounds and unless you are really good at golf – I mean really, really good – she will beat your brains out.Listen to how Addilyn celebrated the Fourth of July weekend: She went to France with her parents, Randy and Melissa Stephens, and won the Paris Junior Golf Invitational against an international field, shooting 4-under-par for 27 holes. Competing in the 9-10 age divis

State revenue up. Heat can hurt the economy. Rocket explodes in test: Mississippi Marketplace

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200

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Total revenue collected by the state increased by around $87.59 million, or 1%, for FY 2026. The state fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30 of the following calendar year. Sales tax collections, the largest source of state revenue, were down by $11.91 million or 0.42% year over year. The Individual income tax, which is slowly being phased out, was the second-largest contributor to state revenue, bringin

Jackson/Hinds Library System is overrun with repair needs

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200

Amber Safford had just gotten off the bus to enter the Medgar Evers Library in northwest Jackson when she was forced to leave. The library, part of the Jackson/Hinds Library System, closed early that day due to problems with its air conditioning system. “I was aggravated,” she said.Safford, 35, is unhoused and stays at a women’s shelter. During the day, she uses the library’s computers to check her email and apply for jobs. The li

Kosciusko awarded grant to install generators at City Hall and lagoon

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0200

The City of Kosciusko is moving forward with the installation of two emergency backup generators after receiving approval for a FEMA-funded grant.
Mayor Tim Kyle said the city originally applied for the grant approximately two years ago through the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
One generator will be installed at City Hall, while the second will be located at the city’s wastewater lagoon.
Kyle said the lagoon generator will be mounted on a trailer, allowing city crews to m

Voter voices: ‘We’re well past that.’ State’s troubled past shouldn’t be issue in redistricting

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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“Voter Voices” is a series of Mississippians sharing their thoughts on voting rights, the state’s history of voter suppression and the new gerrymandering push embroiling Mississippi, the South and the nation after the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana case gutted the federal Voting Rights Act’s requirements for majority Black districts.When Michael Baker was in first grade,

Attala County Chancery Clerk’s Office Sends Reminder on Delinquent Property Taxes

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0200

The Attala County Chancery Clerk’s Office is reminding property owners with delinquent taxes to take action as soon as possible to avoid additional fees and the potential loss of property.
The office announced Thursday, July 9, that courtesy cards have been mailed to property owners regarding unpaid delinquent taxes. The notices are being sent to advise property owners that taxes listed as delinquent should be paid as soon as possible to remove the risk of losing property due to non-paymen

50 Days Until Whippets Football Returns to Breezy 103

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

Kosciusko Whippets Football on Breezy 103The countdown continues!
Today marks 50 days until Kosciusko Whippets football returns to Breezy 103.
From kickoff to the final whistle, we’ll be bringing you all the action this season with live game coverage, updates, and more.
For everything Whippets football, visit our official Kosciusko football broadcast page,your home for weekly game times, broadcast details, coaches show links, schedule updates, and everything you need to follow the season.

Felony Malicious Mischief, DUIs, and Felony Motor Vehicle Theft Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200

BRADEN CLEMONS, 15, of Philadelphia, Felony Motor Vehicle Theft, Felony Motor Vehicle Theft, PPD. Bond $45,000, $15,000.
ALISHA G DUNN, 44, of Carthage, DUI – Test Refusal, PPD. Bond $1,500.
LEANNA FRAZIER, 32, of Philadelphia, Felony Malicious Mischief, NCSO. Bond $0.
MARCUS L JIMMIE, 24, of Choctaw, Contempt of Court, DUI – 1st, No Driver’s License, No Proof of Insurance, Possession of Marijuana, Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply

Gas Prices Rising Again in MS

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:34:00 +0200

After dropping for 46 days in a row, the average price for gas in Mississippi has risen for the last three days. It’s the result of oil prices going up after President Trump indicated that a permanent peace deal with Iran may not happen.
AAA says Mississippi’s average price for gas is up three cents since Tuesday. The auto club says countywide averages range from $3.26 in Leake to $3.46 in Attala, $3.47 in Holmes and Choctaw, $3.48 in Neshoba, $3.52 in Winston, $3.57 in C

Increasing Heat Stress Forecast But Cooler By Sunday

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Much of the local area may avoid the worst of the hot and humid weather as we head toward the weekend. Afternoon highs will be in the 90s through Saturday but the heat index should stay below 105 across Attala, Leake, Neshoba and Winston counties. The National Weather Service says a front will bring increased rain chances starting tomorrow. And by Sunday, our high temperatures may not make it out of the upper 80s.
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2026-2027 School Supply List: Kosciusko Upper Elementary

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200

The Kosciusko School District has released the school supply list for the 2026-2027 school year.Below is the list for Upper Elementary.
4th–5th GradePencils (Ticonderoga Preferred)
Cap Erasers
Kleenex
Lysol Wipes
Water Bottle (Labeled with Student’s Name)
Hand Sanitizer
Wired Over-the-Ear Headphones (No Bluetooth)
3 Plastic Folders with Prongs
2″ Three-Ring Binder
Lined Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper
Highlighters
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2026-2027 School Supply List: Kosciusko Junior High & High School

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200

The Kosciusko School District has released the school supply list for the 2026-2027 school year.Below are the lists for Junior High and High School
6th–8th Grade3 Binders (2″ or 3″) — No Zip-Up or Trapper Keepers
Highlighters
Blue and Black Pens
Pencils
Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper
Sheet Protectors
1 Box of Colored Pencils
Earphones or Earbuds (No Bluetooth Devices)
Divider Packages for Each Binder
2 Boxes of Kleenex
2 Rolls of Paper Towels
Hand Sanitizer
1 Container of Sani

Greenville city council hears concerns about closing local school: ‘It’s going to be chaotic’

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:56:00 +0200

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GREENVILLE — Kim Jones wants her children to succeed. It’s why she rushed to a school board meeting on a sweltering Friday afternoon in June when she heard about plans to close Coleman Middle School, which her daughter and son attend. She wanted board members to hear a mother’s voice and consider her children’s safety at a school that needs renovations and will likely be crowded this f

Help us report on the June 14 shooting outside Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:21:00 +0200

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Were you shopping at the Walmart before, during or after the shooting on June 14? Do you or anyone you know work at the Walmart Supercenter in Senatobia? Do you know anyone who lives in the area? If you have photos and/or videos from the scene, please upload them here.Is there anything else we should know?We’re a team of investigative reporters with Mississippi Today and The New York Times. We

Comics, culture and John Jennings’ creative spirit at The MAX

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200

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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

2026-2027 School Supply List: School Supply List: Kosciusko Middle Elementary

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200

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

2026-2027 School Supply List: Kosciusko Middle Elementary

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200

Shoplifting, Trespassing, and Disorderly Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

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

Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday happening this weekend (July 10-12)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

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

Phillip M’s at Pearl River Resort earns Wine Spectator award

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0200

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

2026-2027 School Supply List: Kosciusko Lower Elementary

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200

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

Former Bluff Springs Paper Building Could Become New Childcare Center

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200

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

Overby Center-Mississippi Today program will explore the changing world of college athletics

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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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

Minute with the Mayor – July 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200

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

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:49:00 +0200

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

US attorney says Jackson bribery case had ‘no racial issues’

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200

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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

Most Mississippi special education teachers can receive $2,000 bonus, lawmakers say

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200

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After months of confusion, state leaders say the bonus they granted earlier this year is intended for full-time, licensed special education teachers in Mississippi who work exclusively with students with disabilities.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

All Mississippi special education teachers can receive $2,000 bonus, lawmakers say

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200

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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

Here are 3 things to know about who influenced Mississippi’s rural health funding plan

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200

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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

Mississippi Today welcomes new senior editor

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200

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

DeSoto County residents file lawsuit over majority-Black judicial subdistrict

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200

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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

Marshall County Jabil plant expected to bring 2,200 jobs

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200

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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

Writer becomes advocate fighting for ALS cure after 76 days of caring for loved one

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200

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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

Photos: Kosciusko Lions Club introduces 2026-27 leadership

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0200

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.
Develin led the insta

Jackson City Council debates data center regulations, considers moratorium

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200

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

Kosciusko’s Rylee Peteet named to Clarion-Ledger’s list of top returning offensive linemen for 2026 season

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200

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

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200

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

Attala Deputy and K-9 Partner Complete Handler Training Course

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200

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.
The du

Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba set to plead guilty in public corruption case

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200

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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.

Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba pleads guilty in public corruption case

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200

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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

Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba, Councilman Banks plead guilty in public corruption case

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200

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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

Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba and ex-Council member Banks plead guilty in public corruption case

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200

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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

Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba and ex-City Council member Banks plead guilty in public corruption case

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200

Felony Child Abuse, Felony Credit Card Fraud, and Assault Causing Injury in Kosciusko and Attala County Arrests

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200

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

Fatal Crash on Hwy 43 in Leake County Monday

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200

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

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200

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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

Kosciusko School District 2026-2027 registration set for this week

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:52:00 +0200

The Kosciusko School District will hold registration for the 2026-2027 school year Tuesday and Wednesday at Kosciusko High School.
Registration will take place Tuesday, July 7, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 8, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. District officials encourage families to arrive early to help avoid long wait times.
Parents or guardians must provide two acceptable proofs of residency to complete registration.
The first proof of residency must be one of the following:

In Mississippi, summer can increase risk of hunger for 3 in 4 kids who rely on in-school meals

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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For the third year in a row, Gov. Tate Reeves opted out of a state-federal partnership that would have given summer grocery benefits to roughly 320,000 Mississippi children who rely on free meals during the school year. Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia are enrolled in the program, called SUN Bucks, which doles out $120 for each eligible child during the months when school is not in sessi

Natchez Trace Parkway, NHTSA launch speeding awareness campaign

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200

Drivers on the Natchez Trace Parkway are being urged to watch their speed as federal officials launch a new traffic safety campaign focused on aggressive driving and speeding.
The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are promoting the “Speeding Catches Up With You” campaign, which runs through the end of July.
During that time, drivers can expect an increased law enforcement presence along the P

John Jennings’s new exhibition explores the worlds he built — and the Mississippi that shaped them

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200

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Past, present, and future come together at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), an arts and cultural center in downtown Meridian that honors Mississippi’s creative icons, showcases working artists, and nurtures the next generation.A gateway to arts and culture across the state, The MAX features a museum celebrating Mississippi’s creative legacy, a two-story hall of fame showcasing

China resumes US soybean purchases under trade deal with Trump, but future for farmers remains ‘daunting’

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200

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Crops are in the ground, the weather is cooperating, soybean prices are up slightly from 2025, and China — the biggest buyer of U.S. soybean exports — is once again placing orders after a trade agreement ended the country’s purchasing freeze last fall.But while morale is higher among soybean farmers as the 2026 growing season gets underway, the cost to plant crops remains high

Civil rights veteran the Rev. Ed King, who helped found the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, has died

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200

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The Rev. Ed King, a white minister who challenged Mississippi’s dangerously segregated society in the 1960s and was one of the last living founders of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, died Saturday in Jackson on the same day the nation celebrated its 250th birthday of freedom. He was 89.“He truly heard Jesus’ commands for us: loving your neighbor, meting out justice, taking care of the l

Civil rights veteran the Rev. Ed King who helped found the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party has died

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200

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The Rev. Ed King, a white minister who challenged Mississippi’s dangerously segregated society in the 1960s and was one of the last living founders of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, died in Jackson on the same day the nation celebrated its 250th birthday of freedom. He was 89.“He truly heard Jesus’ commands for us: loving your neighbor, meting out justice, taking care of the least of t

Drug Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Felony Fleeing or Eluding in Neshoba and Philadelphia Arrests

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

JO ELLEM BAILEY, 43, of Germantown, TN, Public Drunk, NCSO. Bond $600.
RICHARD CHAD CUMBERLAND, 35, of Philadelphia, Hold for Circuit Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
JEREMY WILLIAM EADES, 39, of Philadelphia, Failure to Appear, Hold for Circuit Court, NCSO. Bond $0, $0.
JULIO FERNANDO, 21, of Springfield, TN, No Driver’s License, Hold for Other Agency, NCSO. Bond $300, $0.
JEFFREY GRIFFIN, 44, of Philadelphia, Domestic Violence – Disturbance of F

America’s civil service protections were born from ‘Death by Lightning’ and put in jeopardy by Supreme Court

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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An epilogue should be added to the recently released streaming miniseries “Death by Lightning” explaining how this past week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision gutted the governmental reform that was at the heart of the historical drama – the inception of American civil service protections.“Death by Lightning” tells the story of James Garfield and his unlikely successful candidacy to

Car Wrecks on Hwy. 12 Saturday Night

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:18:00 +0200

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–A one-car wreck was reported Saturday night in Attala County on Hwy. 12 west, near the VFW.
An ambulance was sent, with a person being taken to the hospital with a head injury. However the occupant of the vehicle was reported to be out and walking away from the wreck.
Several deputies were dispatched, with the Highway Patrol also requested.
Deputies and Kosciusko Police were eventually sent to the ER to deal with the person who was injured.
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More Storms Expected Locally Today

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:03:00 +0200

After severe weather rolled across Mississippi on the Fourth of July, more storms are already popping up this morning with most of the state under a Level-1 “marginal” risk of damaging winds. Heat stress will continue to be another weather concern, although the only heat advisory today is for the northwestern corner of Mississippi. Elsewhere, heat index values approaching 105 degrees are possible across parts of the local area, including Attala, Holmes,

Person Burned by Fireworks, Ambulance Sent

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–An ambulance was sent to Brantley St. in Kosciusko Friday night when someone reported that their son had been burned by fireworks.
That call was just before 10 p.m.
That person filed a complaint against another person claiming that person had shot them with the fireworks.
The victim ended up going to the emergency room in Kosy by private vehicle.
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Several Trees Down Friday Evening

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–At leastr two large trees were reported to have fallen, causing traffic trouble and a downed power line Friday in Attala County.
The first was on Hwy. 35 north. As volunteer firefighters neared the scene about 7 p.m., a group of neighbors were helping get the tree out of the road. It had been blocking both lanes.
One of the people who was helping remove the tree got their truck stuck, which meant one lane of traffic was still blocked.
As that was being cleared up, about 7:

This summer’s ‘dead zone’ in the Gulf will be larger than average, but task force claims progress is being made

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects a so-called “dead zone” roughly the size of New Jersey to develop in the Gulf of Mexico this summer.Also known as a hypoxic zone, a reference to the low-oxygen conditions that kill fish and marine life, this year’s measurement is expected to cover more than 7,000 square miles. Although that forecast falls below the record size of n

Aggravated Domestic Violence and Petit Larceny in Leake and Carthage

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

MAR’KIAH T BURKES, 24, of Carthage, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, No Insurance, Petit Larceny, False Pretense, CPD. Bond $0, $438, $1,139.25, $0.
ODELL FRAZIER, 53, of Carthage, DUI – 2nd, No Insurance, LCSO. Bond $1,500, $500.
JEREMIAH D HALL, 30, of Dallas, TX, Hold for Other Agency – Leake County Justice Court, LCSO. Bond N/A.
TYLER HAVARD, 28, of Forest, Bench Warrant – Leake County Justice Court, LCSO. Bond

Sweet as Kickapoo Honey: Civil engineer finds harmony as a beekeeper

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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CLINTON – Mauricka McKenzie didn’t grow up imagining he’d become a beekeeper one day.By profession, he is a civil engineer and president of Cornerstone Engineering, LLC, in Clinton.“I love it so much out here,” Mauricka McKenzie said about his honey bees at Kickapoo Honey on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Clinton. “Sometimes, I just come out here, sit and talk to my bees.” Cred

More Storms, Heat Forecast for Sunday

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200

Severe storms continue to develop this evening. Western Mississippi is under a Level-1 “marginal” risk for damaging winds. And a Level-1 risk has been posted areawide for Sunday.
More hot weather is expected Sunday but a heat advisory has not been posted.
(Second map below shows severe weather outlook for Sunday)

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Heat Advisory, Storms on This Fourth of July

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200

Most of Mississippi remains under a heat advisory until 8 pm. Heat index readings between 105 and 110 degrees are forecast. Some severe storms are developing in the heat. Western Mississippi is under a Level-1 “marginal” risk for damaging winds through this evening. And a Level-1 risk has been posted areawide for Sunday.
Severe Weather Outlook for Sunday belowSevere Weather Outlook for Sunday
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Heat Advisory Continues on This Fourth of July

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200

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Happening today: McCool to America 250 Independence Day Celebration

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200

The town of McCool will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a community-wide Independence Day event on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The “250 Years of America” celebration will feature an evening of food, vendors, live music, and fireworks, bringing residents together for a traditional small-town Fourth of July gathering.
Vendors are scheduled to set up from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., offering food and shopping opportunities throughout the evening. The Firehouse Plates menu wi

Some paid the ultimate price to enact voting rights. Their survivors see America turning backward

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200

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WASHINGTON — Holiday gatherings and major life events have come with an empty seat. Certain dates on the calendar meant time at a cemetery, standing before granite stones.They are a relatively small group of people, scattered across different states, but they share a common bond that stretches back decades: Each had a family member die violently in the struggle for voting and civil rights, victims on a long

On nation’s 250th birthday, tiny Itta Bena and the Mississippi Delta provide a window into America

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200

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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.. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by th

ICE must provide bond hearings within 90 days to detainees awaiting removal decision, 5th Circuit Court of Appeals says

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200

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Mukta Joshi is an investigative reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow examining immigration and criminal justice issues. She can be reached at mukta.joshi@nytimes.com.Immigrants arrested within the country are entitled to a bond hearing within 90 days of detention, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 Thursday. The court, which covers Missi

Mississippi firefighter suicides bring focus to mental health

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

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Mississippi fire service leaders are raising concerns about first responders mental health as the state’s suicide rate remains above the national average. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mississippi’s suicide rate is 15.09 deaths per 100,000 residents, compared with the national rate of 14.4. Newly released data from the Mississippi Violen

Leake School District Releases Statement on Employee Arrest

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200

In a statement released today, the Leake County School District said it’s aware of the recent arrest of one of its employees on a charge of “grooming” a child. Under state law, someone commits the crime “when such person knowingly engages in a pattern of conduct or communication in person; through a third party; through the use of an electronic device, computer, social media, or text messages; or by any other means to gain access to, to gain the compliance of, to pr

New citizens are added in time for America’s 250th birthday celebration

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200

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With the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday this weekend, 19 people from around the world gathered for a ceremony that would unite them as United States citizens.The naturalization ceremony took place Thursday at the Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson.Pradhumansinh Dolía, left, celebrates the naturalization ceremony of his girlfriend, Nikitaben Kosada at the Two Mississippi Museums i

Aggravated Assault, Grand Larceny, and DUI Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

ADELAIDO MENA AYALA, 43, of Donna, TX, No Driver’s License, Hold for Other Agency, NCSO. Bond $300, $0.
AMAYAH SHALAN CAMPBELL, 27, of Philadelphia, Hold for Circuit Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
STEVEN A DISON, 19, of Philadelphia, Indictment, NCSO. Bond $0.
JOE ARTHUR ELEBY, 42, of Philadelphia, Hold for Drug Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
NICHOLAS GREEN, 22, of Philadelphia, Hold for Circuit Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
KADEN LEE HANNAH, 21, of Forest

One year after federal funding cuts, Mississippi’s Vietnamese health navigators face an uncertain future

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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More than a year ago, federal cuts to health-related grants threw into uncertainty Mississippi’s only advocacy group devoted to serving the needs of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders statewide, and they are still figuring out how to recover.In Biloxi, a five-person staff at the nonprofit Boat People SOS helps primarily Vietnamese residents with interpretation and translation, including for medical appoin

Heat Advisory Extended South, Entire Local Area Now Included

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:52:00 +0200

HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above.

Heat and humidity remain a concern locally as we head into the Fourth of July weekend. The entire local area is now under a heat advisory until this evening with a heat index from 105 to 110 degrees. Rain chances will be increasing over the next few days and could provide some relief from the heat stress.

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Heat Advisory Continues for Part of Local Area

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:52:00 +0200

HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above.

Heat and humidity remain a concern locally as we head into the Fourth of July weekend. Attala, Holmes, Winston, Carroll, Montgomery and Choctaw counties will be under a heat advisory until this evening with a heat index from 105 to 110 degrees. Rain chances will be increasing and could provide some relief from the heat stress.

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Senatobia police stonewall requests for details of officer shooting that killed 1-year-old outside Walmart

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:38:00 +0200

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Mukta Joshi is an investigative reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow examining immigration and criminal justice issues. She can be reached at mukta.joshi@nytimes.com. SENATOBIA – Nearly three weeks after police fatally shot a 1-year-old boy outside a Mississippi Walmart, state and local law enforcement agencies have offered

It’s hot, y’all: High-pressure dome makes for a muggy holiday weekend in Mississippi

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:29:00 +0200

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Chad Kincaid is working on a road construction crew – and like many Mississippians, he’s doing what he can to stay cool as a heat dome lingers over the state. He’s taking more breaks, keeping cool drinks on hand and getting shade wherever he can with temperatures in the 90s and humidity that makes it feel even muggier. Chad Kincaid sits in the shade to avoid the heat during a break from work

The World Cup, patriotism and victory come to Jackson’s Fondren Yard

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200

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Today’s column comes with this caveat: I become a soccer or futbol fan once every four years. I find the World Cup fascinating, even when I don’t always understand the intricacies of what I am watching.That probably put me firmly in the majority among the crowd of roughly 300 who watched the U.S. defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on the 18-foot wide, outdoor TV screen at Fondren Yard in northeast Jacks

Federal lawsuit accuses Attala County school resource officer of strip-searching high school boys

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200

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McADAMS — Parents of seven male students are suing the Attala County School District, the county and 13 other defendants, alleging that the boys’ constitutional rights were violated when they were strip-searched at McAdams High School. The boys, all McAdams High students, were individually escorted into a room on Feb. 10 and made to strip naked or nearly naked, squat and, in some cases, bend over,

Mississippi’s top health officer: Measles cases are ‘inevitable’ as county vaccination rates fall

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200

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Mississippi’s kindergarten vaccination rates declined during the most recent academic year, continuing a downward trend that began after the state started granting religious exemptions for school vaccine requirements.During the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates for required kindergarten immunizations fell nearly half a percentage point to 97.2% coverage, according to data from the Mississippi State He

Durant native Shunn Buchanan returns to Mississippi State as assistant basketball coach

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:04:00 +0200

A Holmes County native is headed back to Starkville.
Mississippi State head basketball coach Chris Jans announced Thursday that Durant native Shunn Buchanan has been hired as an assistant coach for the Bulldogs.
Buchanan returns to Mississippi State after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach at New Mexico State under head coach Jason Hooten. Earlier this year, he was recognized as one of 75 NCAA Division I assistant coaches invited to the Silver Waves Media Rising Stars Power Lunc

First Degree Arson, Drug Trafficking, and Grand Larceny in Neshoba and Philadelphia

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

JORDAN BEN, 19, of Philadelphia, False ID, NCSO. Bond $800.
CHRISTOPHER DEAN, 35, of Philadelphia, Hold for Circuit Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
CHRISTOPHER EAVES, 25, of Noxapater, Contempt of Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
JOHNNY WAYNE GIPSON, 58, of Philadelphia, Hold for Circuit Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
AUSTIN HANEY, 18, of Meridian, Public Drunk, Public Profanity, Resisting Arrest, NCSO. Bond $600, $600, $600.
KALEB HAYMAN, 27, of Pelahatchie, Hold f

Updated: Mississippi Supreme Court staves off legal conundrum over child welfare confidentiality

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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This article was produced by the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center in collaboration with The New York Times. Learn more about our work here.After Mississippi’s child protection system was thrown into chaos by a law change that took effect Wednesday, the state Supreme Court issued an order Thursday that officials said will allow youth court business to proceed as usual. At least for now.The

Child Protection Services is no longer sharing abuse reports with police, officer says

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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This article was produced by the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center in collaboration with The New York Times. Learn more about our work here.A Mississippi law now prohibits state agencies from disclosing records involving children without exceptions – a change that took effect Wednesday.This new legal landscape, according to state officials, could thwart the functions of several government

Rho Nu Zeta Chapter hosts Leadership Awards Ceremony honoring outstanding members

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:33:00 +0200

The Rho Nu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. recognized several members during its Leadership Awards Ceremony held June 13, 2026, celebrating leadership, service, and commitment within the chapter.
Chapter members were honored for their contributions to service, participation, and sisterhood throughout the sorority year.
Award recipients included Mary Kimes, who received the Torch Award for her dedication, commitment, and leadership in supporting the chapter and guiding fellow members

Happening today: Blood Drive at Bank of Commerce (formerly Attala County Bank)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200

Mississippi Blood Services is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves as the state’s blood supply has reached critically low levels, with an immediate need for donors of all blood types—especially A, B and O.
Local residents will have an opportunity to help during a community blood drive at Bank of Commerce (formerley Attala County Bank) in Kosciusko Thursday, July 2, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
As a thank-you, presenting donors at participating community blood drives will recei

Happening today: Blood Drive at Attala County Bank

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200

Mississippi Blood Services is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves as the state’s blood supply has reached critically low levels, with an immediate need for donors of all blood types—especially A, B and O.
Local residents will have an opportunity to help during a community blood drive at Attala County Bank in Kosciusko Thursday, July 2, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
As a thank-you, presenting donors at participating community blood drives will receive a Save Our Summer T-shirt

Audio: MS Hwy Patrol’s Bobby Land shares Fourth of July driving safety tips on The BreckFast Show

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200

Thursday morning on Breezy 103.7’s The BreckFast Show, Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop D Public Affairs Officer Robert “Bobby” Land joined Breck Riley to discuss the upcoming Fourth of July holiday travel period and the Highway Patrol’s increased enforcement efforts.
Officer Land says the enforcement period will run from midnight Friday, July 3 through midnight Sunday, July 5, with troopers focused on keeping Mississippi roads safe throughout the holiday weekend.
During

Audio: Kosciusko Big Red Band camp and season preview on The BreckFast Show

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200

Kosciusko Big Red Band Director Jesse Yates visited The BreckFast Show Thursday morning to preview the upcoming Big Red Band camp and the start of marching season. He also shared a look ahead at the band’s football season performances, competition schedule, and this year’s marching show titled “The End.”
Listen to the full interview below.
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50 years later: Kosciusko reflects on Bicentennial Wagon Train as America250 celebrations take a different shape

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200

As America marks its 250th birthday, communities across the country are celebrating in a wide range of ways—from museum exhibits and local programs to statewide commemorations led by America250 commissions.
Fifty years ago, the nation’s Bicentennial looked very different.
In 1976, one of the most unique celebrations was a cross-country procession known as the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania, which passed through Kosciusko on March 20, 1976, as part of its journey

Heat Advisory Again Today For Some in This Area

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:24:00 +0200

Parts of the local area will be back under a heat advisory today and it’ll be in effect until 8 pm Friday. This includes Attala, Holmes, Winston, Carroll, Montgomery and Choctaw counties, where the heat index this afternoon could approach 110 degrees.

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Analysis of gunshot that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia shows officer who fired was not in harm’s way, family’s attorney says

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:18:00 +0200

Trial wraps in Jackson’s fight with state over airport

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:48:00 +0200

Closing arguments in a decade-long case between the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and the state of Mississippi wrapped Wednesday. The case started in 2016 over a new law passed by the Legislature and signed by then-Gov. Phil Bryant to abolish the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and replace it with a regional authority. The parties squared off for the last week-and-a-half in a federal bench trial, meaning no jury, before U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves. Reeves said that he

Trump approves $11M disaster declaration for Mississippi for May tornado recovery

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced on social media the approval of $11 million for recovery from tornadoes and severe weather that hit south Mississippi on May 6 and 7. The news came in response to Gov. Tate Reeves’ request on May 19 for a federal disaster declaration.The storms destroyed 88 homes, damaged 425 others, and injured 26 people in Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties. The National Weather Service reported seven tornadoes hit the state on May 6. On

Crooked Letter Sports: We’ve got World Cup (and golf) fever | Ep. 303

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:21:00 +0200

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State gives K–12 teachers earlier access to money for classroom supplies

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200

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As the first day of school inches closer, Mississippi education officials are making it easier for K-12 teachers to access the money the state gives teachers to set up their classrooms.The Education Enhancement Fund, or EEF, procurement card program, which was established in 2012, gives every teacher $748 — around $25 million in total — to buy supplies for their classrooms. However, a report relea

USM’s Scott Berry is selected for American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200

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Scott Berry, the winningest baseball coach in Southern Miss baseball history, has been selected for induction into the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.Ceremonies will be held at the annual ABCA Convention on Jan. 8 in Chicago.Berry spent 23 years at Southern Miss, including the last 14 seasons as head coach. He produced 528 victories, nine NCAA Tournament appearances, two NCAA Super Regional berths and ende

Immigration arrests disrupt lives and businesses in Oxford

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200

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OXFORD – After a wave of immigration enforcement arrests in and around Oxford in the first two weeks of June, immigrant communities faced a void of information from authorities as they confronted the emergencies and disruptions to lives, families and businesses caused by the detentions.The lack of transparency from authorities is “the first symptom of a huge problem,” said Mauricio Calvo, preside

Former Kosciusko Coach Bill Ward Inducted into National Hall of Fame

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200

A former Kosciusko Whippets coach has officially been inducted into one of the highest honors in high school athletics.
Bill Ward was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Tuesday night in Coralville, Iowa. The recognition celebrates his decades of leadership, success, and lasting impact on student-athletes in Mississippi and beyond.
Ward, a native of Ackerman, spent more than 30 years coaching football, girls basketball,

Aggravated Domestic Violence, Disorderly Conduct, and DUIs in Carthage and Leake County

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200

KENNETH BELL, 50, of Walnut Grove, DUI – 1st, No Insurance, Driving on Wrong Side, MHP. Bond $1,000, $500, $500.
ELIZABETH D CHAMBLEE, 22, of Walnut Grove, Seatbelt Violation, DUI – 2nd, No Driver’s License, No Insurance, MHP. Bond $500, $1,500, $500, $500.
CYNTHIA B GILBERT, 27, of Lena, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, Hold for Other Agency, CPD. Bond $0, N/A.
JOI HARRIS, 43, of Carthage, Disorderly Conduct – Failure to

Pearl River Resort Announces Cancellation of July 3 Clint Black Concert

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200

The upcoming Clint Black concert scheduled for July 3 at the Silver Star Convention Center at Pearl River Resort has been canceled due to a medical emergency involving the performer.
In a statement released by country music artist Clint Black, he confirmed he was hospitalized on Sunday with infected tonsils requiring emergency intravenous antibiotic treatment. Black said he is recovering well, expects a full recovery, and is anticipated to be discharged later this week.
He and his management tea

Community Invited to Kosciusko Blood Drive Thursday as Blood Supply Runs Critically Low

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:26:00 +0200

Mississippi Blood Services is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves as the state’s blood supply has reached critically low levels, with an immediate need for donors of all blood types—especially A, B and O.
Local residents will have an opportunity to help during a community blood drive at Attala County Bank in Kosciusko on Wednesday, July 2, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
As a thank-you, presenting donors at participating community blood drives will receive a Save Our Summer T-sh

Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday Set for July 10–12

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200

State court office will follow judge orders on youth court access, while legal conundrum around secrecy remains

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:09:00 +0200

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The state agency that oversees court operations in Mississippi has agreed to continue providing attorneys with case file access while an impending change in state law threatens youth court functions more broadly.The Office of the State Public Defender requested a temporary restraining order last week to curb what it predicted would be catastrophic results from the sunsetting of a crucial law dealing with access to

Some federal judges are scrambling to decide the fate of thousands in ICE custody. Not in Mississippi

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200

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Mukta Joshi is an investigative reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow examining immigration and criminal justice issues. She can be reached at mukta.joshi@nytimes.com.As federal courts face a flood of petitions filed by immigrants pleading to be released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, judges around the country have been improvi

Long Beach administrator says virtual learning one of keys to school district’s success

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200

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.There is an important difference between passive screen time and purposeful instructional technology, or virtual learning, that is getting lost within the current debate about tech in schools. As

Attala County Home Destroyed in Fire Tuesday Afternoon

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:04:00 +0200

A home was destroyed in a fire Tuesday afternoon in Attala County.
The Attala County Fire Department was dispatched to what was initially reported as a barn fire near the intersection of Highway 43 and Highway 14 around four miles south of Kosciusko.
When firefighters arrived, they determined the structure was a residence and found it fully engulfed in flames.
No one was at the home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.
Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. The house was

Multiple Disorderlies and Felony Shopliftings in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200

JEREMY WADE ADAMS, 29, of Philadelphia, DUI – 1st, Seat Belt Violation, Careless Driving, NCSO. Bond $1,500, $60, $400.
TAMARA BELL, 43, of Philadelphia, Contempt of Court – Philadelphia Municipal Court, PPD. Bond N/A.
HEATH LEE DAVIS, 49, of Tupelo, Public Drunk, NCSO. Bond $600.
BLAKE ANDREW DOOLEY, 68, of Sebastopol, Hold for Circuit Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
SONYA MARIE EVANS, 45, of Toomsuba, Hold for Circuit Court, NCSO. Bond $

What happened at the Neshoba County Fair?

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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Mississippi Today staff gives a rundown of the political stumping at the Neshoba County Fair last week. Did anyone make any news? Did we mention it was hot?

Mississippi Today welcomes investigative fellows and video intern

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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Mississippi Today is pleased to welcome one intern and two investigative reporting fellows for the summer. Georgie Pease is one of Mississippi Today’s two new fellows and will be working with reporter Jerry Mitchell and the justice team for 10 weeks. Pease is from Oakland, California, and is pursuing her master’s degree in journalism at the University of California Berkeley. Georgie PeaseAna

Kosciusko-Attala CTC Health Science Students Shine at International HOSA Conference in Indianapolis

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0200

Four Health Science students from the Kosciusko-Attala Career & Technical Center recently represented their program on an international stage, competing at the 2026 HOSA International Leadership Conference held June 16–21 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sara Coleman, Emerson Powers, Madeline Owen, and Sadie Standard joined more than 15,000 students, advisors, and healthcare professionals from around the world for the weeklong event, which also marked HOSA’s 50th anniversary.
While in I

Kosciusko’s CJ Sandifer nominated for Mississippi’s top running back poll ahead of 2026 season

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:54:00 +0200

Kosciusko High School standout CJ Sandifer has been named one of Mississippi’s top returning high school running backs heading into the 2026 football season by The Clarion-Ledger.
The newspaper included Sandifer on its preseason watch list and fan poll featuring many of the state’s top rushers from both the MHSAA and MAIS.
Sandifer rushed for 1,440 yards and 21 total touchdowns during the 2025 season and currently holds an offer from Alcorn State.
Fans can vote for who they believe i

Audio: Mid-Mississippi Library Discusses Community Time Capsule Project on The BreckFast Show

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0200

What would you want people 50 years from now to know about life in Mid-Mississippi?
Janelle Snyder with the Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System joined The BreckFast Show Tuesday morning to talk about the “Voices of Mid-Mississippi: A Community Time Capsule,” community project which will be sealed this week at the Attala County Library.
The project is collecting handwritten notes and small mementos from across five counties as part of the America250 celebration, preserving a snaps

Heat Warning Issued for Holmes, Storms Forecast for Wednesday

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:18:00 +0200

HEAT ADVISORY (Today through Wednesday) shown in orange on map above
EXTREME HEAT WARNING (for Wednesday) shown in purple

The heat advisory for most of this area has been extended through tomorrow. Heat index readings between 106 and 110 degrees are expected. And part of western Mississippi including Holmes County will see the heat advisory upgraded to an extreme heat warning tomorrow with heat index values which could exceed 110.
Some showers and thunderstorms will be p

Heat Warning Issued for Holmes, Storms Forecast for Today

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:18:00 +0200

HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above
EXTREME HEAT WARNING shown in purple

The heat advisory continues for most of this area. Heat index readings between 106 and 110 degrees are expected. And in part of western Mississippi including Holmes County, the heat advisory has been upgraded to an extreme heat warning with heat index values which could exceed 110.
The National Weather Service heat index forecast for today: as high as 111 in Durant, 108 in K

Heat Advisory Now in Effect Through Wednesday

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:18:00 +0200

The heat advisory which now covers the entire state of Mississippi has been extended through tomorrow. Heat index readings between 106 and 110 degrees are expected except in areas that get some rain. And it looks like the eastern part of the state will have the best chance of seeing those isolated showers and thunderstorms. A few of the storms could be severe along the I-59 corridor late this afternoon and this evening.The post Heat Advisory Now in Effect Through Wednesday appe

Heat Advisory Extended, Heat Warning Issued for Holmes

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:18:00 +0200

Tameshia Shelton is freed from prison after 11 years. Court said DA failed to prove guilt ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ in murder case

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0200

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WEST POINT – For her birthday Monday, Tameshia Shelton got the present she’s been wishing for every day for the last 11 years: freedom from prison.Her four children, mother and other family members blew party blowers, handed her a teddy bear and hugged her as she emerged from the Clay County Detention Center Monday afternoon. “I felt numb before,” she said, “but now it feels real.&rdq

Tameshia Shelton freed from prison after 11 years

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0200

WEST POINT – For her birthday Monday, Tameshia Shelton got the present she’s been wishing for every day for the last 11 years: freedom from prison.Her four children, mother and other family members blew party blowers, handed her a teddy bear and hugged her as she emerged from the Clay County Detention Center Monday afternoon. “I felt numb before,” she said, “but now it feels real.”On Monday, she was freed on a $50,000 bond with the help of the Mississippi Fun

Judge orders state Medicaid officials to pay Greenwood Leflore Hospital to prevent imminent closure

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200

A Hinds County Chancery judge on Monday ordered the Mississippi Division of Medicaid to make a scheduled payment of roughly $2.4 million to Greenwood Leflore Hospital after the agency said it planned to withhold the funds. The Delta hospital had argued that missing a payment would force it to close this week and jeopardize a proposed agreement for the University of Mississippi Medical Center to take over its operations.Judge Dewayne Thomas ordered the Division of Medicaid to make the June payme

Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens pleads guilty to conspiracy

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200

Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens pleaded guilty Monday to a federal conspiracy charge, two weeks before he was set to go on trial in a case stemming from an FBI operation aimed at exposing public corruption in Mississippi’s capital city.Owens will resign as the top prosecutor for Mississippi’s largest county, effective Wednesday. “While it hurts beyond measure to step away from a position I love, I believe this decision is what is best for me, my family, and the

Mississippi financial aid programs face a $7.3 million shortfall, putting college grants at risk for more than 27K students

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200

Mississippi financial aid officials say almost 27,000 college students could receive less state financial aid for the spring semester in 2027, and a student loan repayment program for teachers will not make awards this fiscal year, because of a budget shortfall. The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid needs $7.3 million more to account for growing demand for its college aid programs. The funding gap could force the financial aid office to cut programs that help low-income students,

Mississippi Today wins top awards for reporting, investigations and Freedom of Information from the Mississippi Press Association

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200

BILOXI – Mississippi Today journalists received some of the top awards in the Mississippi Press Association’s 2025 Better News Media Contest, with winners announced Saturday during the association’s annual meeting.Michael Goldberg and Gwen Dilworth received the Bill Minor Prize for Investigative Journalism (all multi-day publications) for “Behind Bars, Beyond Care,” a series about problems with the health care system in Mississippi prisons. Credit: Graphic by

Drug Trafficking, Child Neglect, Domestic Violence, and Petit Larceny Arrests in Kosciusko and Attala County

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200

NICOLETTE BARRON, 31, of Ethel, Domestic Violence – Simple Assault, ACSO. Bond $1,000.
TAVION CLAYTON, 20, of Kosciusko, Petit Larceny, KPD. Bond $1,300.
TYQUANE L FELTON, 20, of Kosciusko, DUI – 1st, MHP. Bond $1,000.
STEPHEN D HUTCHISON, 49, of Kosciusko, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Contempt of Court – Kosciusko Municipal Court, KPD. Bond $2,400, $0.
JAMYA ICKOM, 22, of Kosciusko, Contempt of Court – Kosciusko Mu

Supreme Court ruling in Mississippi vote counting case deals blow to Trump effort

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200

This story will be updated.The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Mississippi law in a ruling that will allow around more than a dozen states to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. This deals a blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to federalize state elections and limit mail-in ballot counting. The nation’s highest court ruled 5-4 in favor of Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson, who was forced to defend the lawsuit as the administrator of the

Jackson Gay Men’s Chorus is creating a safe space through music

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200

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Jackson is Mississippi’s largest city but aside from a few clubs and bars, it has relatively few places for LGBTQ+ people to gather.However, Michael Montgomery said he thinks a new group that he joined, the Jackson Gay Men’s Chorus, is helping create a new safe space. Michael Montgomery rehearses with other members of the Jackson Gay Men’s Chorus at Broadmeadow United Methodist Church on Thu

Video/Photos: Kosciusko welcomes “Rocky’s House” interactive exhibit

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200

Kosciusko welcomed a new hands-on educational experience today as the Mississippi Children’s Museum officially held a ribbon cutting for Rocky’s House, a 600-square-foot traveling exhibit.
Developed through the Mississippi Children’s Museum and its early literacy initiative Talk from the Start, the exhibit is designed to help children build foundational language skills through interactive play—and just as importantly, to encourage adults to engage with them throughout the

Photos: Kosciusko welcomes “Rocky’s House” interactive exhibit

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200

Mississippi focuses on boosting middle school students’ reading scores

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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Fourth grade literacy gains earned Mississippi national acclaim. But that achievement tapers off as students advance to higher grades. Lawmakers are putting millions toward changing that. Mississippi has seen the least progress across subject areas in eighth grade reading scores, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, and performs near the bottom compared to the rest of the country

Happening today: “Rocky’s House” Traveling Exhibit ribbon cutting

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0200

A new hands-on learning experience focused on early childhood literacy is coming to Kosciusko this summer through a partnership between the Kosciusko Attala Partnership and the Mississippi Children’s Museum.
During an interview on The BreckFast Show, KAP Executive Director Mary Catherine Dean announced that the community will soon host Rocky’s House, a 600-square-foot traveling exhibit designed to encourage early literacy and language development through play-based learning.
The exhi

The Dirty Truth About the Wood Pellet Biomass Industry in Mississippi

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0200

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Mississippi has beautiful forests. For generations, Mississippians have camped, hiked, fished, and hunted. This kind of outdoor recreation is also great for the economy. But now, these forests under threat. A major culprit is the wood pellet biomass industry, like UK-based Drax. Drax has a factory in Gloster, MS.The industry wants you to believe that burning wood pellets for energy is clean. That it’s a bett

Photos: Fireworks, Family Fun and Veterans Recognition Highlight Kosciusko’s America 250 Celebration

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200

The Kosciusko Attala Partnership celebrated America’s 250th anniversary Saturday with an afternoon of family-friendly activities, entertainment and a ceremony honoring local veterans.
The afternoon featured activities for all ages, including a Kid & Pet Parade, games, historical demonstrations, a cornhole tournament, food trucks, live entertainment, and a classic car display by the Kosy Kruisers. Performances from The Dance Company and Kosy Pops entertained visitors before the celebrat

Mississippi Democrats hope they are not saying ‘if’ again after midterm elections

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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“If” has often been the refrain for many Mississippi Democrats after losing statewide elections, as they have done with regularity since 2003.“If we only had a candidate who could energize true Democrats to the polls, we could win those statewide elections,” is a paraphrase of the full refrain.That “if” has to be in the back of Lowndes County District Attorney Scott Colom’

Mississippi Democrats hope they are not left saying ‘if’ again after midterm election

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Neshoba Co. Fair Wraps Without Any Major Incidents

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0200

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–The 137th Neshoba County Dair is over, and without any major incidents, said Sheriff Eric Clark.
Though a few minor incidents of theft and at least one lost child were reported, no one was reported hurt and Clark made a Facebook post commending the community and visitors.
“We are extremely proud that the 137th Neshoba County Fair has been remarkably safe. We applaud the cooperation of our fairgoers and are grateful that there have been no major incidents and no si

Car Wrecks Near Sallis Saturday Night

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +0200

SALLIS, Miss.–A car was found wrecked near Sallis when an iPhone accident alert notified Attala County dispatchers of the wreck. But, when deputies and volunteer firefighters arrived on the scene they did not find anyone around.
That was just before 11 p.m. on Attala Rd. 4116, near the intersection of Hwy. 429.
About 20 minutes later the owner was found, but it was not clear where.
No injuuries were reported and a wrecker was called to retrieve the vehicle.
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Shots Reported Fired Earl;y Saturday

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:10:00 +0200

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Early Saturday morning Attala County deputies got a call about gunshots being fired on Attala Rd. 3011, in the northwest part of the county.
Bullets were reported to have hit the house.
The outcoime of the investigation into the incident was unclear. No one was reported under arrest,

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Marilyn Powell named 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200

KOSCIUSKO, Miss. — Marilyn Powell of Philadelphia has been named the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year.
Powell was one of 15 finalists who performed Saturday night at The Guitar Academy in downtown Kosciusko during the competition.
Powell earned the title with the original song “Livin’ in the Word.”
As the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year, Powell receives a $2,000 recording and production allowance to professionally record the winning song at a reputable reco

Mississippi to help expand U.S. seafood production

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200

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OCEAN SPRINGS — Mississippi researchers will help lead a new $13.5 million national effort to expand U.S. seafood production, positioning the Gulf Coast at the center of aquaculture research and development. The University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium were selected to participate in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration‘s Cooperative Insti

Assault Causing Injury, Domestic Violence, and Drug Possession in Jail in Philadelphia and Neshoba County Arrests

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200

EMMANUEL BOYD, 23, of Carthage, Indictment, NCSO. Bond $0.
RONESHIA BROWN, 31, of Union, DUI – Test Refusal, PPD. Bond $1,500.
DOUGLAS I CLEMONS, 27, of Philadelphia, Petit Larceny, Resisting Arrest, PPD. Bond $500, $500.
NOAH L FERGUSON, 19, of Philadelphia, Possession of Tobacco by a Minor, Alcohol Possession by < 21, Littering, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, NCSO. Bond $500, $800, $600, $600, $600.
JAKOBE N GRIFFIN, 21, of Philad

Happening today: Celebrate America 250/Songwriter of the Year Finals; Full Schedule of Events for June 27

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200

Here’s a timeline of events happening today (Saturday, June 27) in downtown Kosciusko.
1:30 p.m. – Kid & Pet Parade lineup begins
2:00 p.m.Kid & Pet Parade steps off
Games & activities begin (running until 8:15 p.m.)
Celebrate America 250 officially opens3:00 p.m.Historical demonstrations begin (3 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Cornhole Tournament begins ($10 per team)5:00 p.m.Doors open at The Guitar Academy for the Finals of the Mississippi Songwriter of the Year. Food and

Happening today: Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Finals in Kosciusko

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200

The final round of the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year competition takes place tonight in Kosciusko.
Fifteen finalists from across Mississippi will perform their original songs live at The Guitar Academy, competing for the title of Mississippi Songwriter of the Year and a $2,000 prize to be used toward the professional recording and production of their song at a reputable studio.
There will be a cash bar and food will be available for purchase when doors open at 5 p.m. The live show begi

Photos: March for Kohen Wiley in Senatobia

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:06:00 +0200

SENATOBIA – Demonstrators marched through the north Mississippi town of Senatobia on Friday in support of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley’s family and calling for accountability from law enforcement involved in his death. Despite temperatures reaching a heat index of 95 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, demonstrators walked through the town with fists raised, chanting calls for justice and accountability. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says a police officer

Marchers in Senatobia demand justice in wake of officer’s killing of 1-year-old

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0200

SENATOBIA – Justice. Accountability. Transparency. The family of Kohen Wiley and supporters are calling for answers nearly two weeks after the 1-year-old was fatally wounded when police fired into a car in a Walmart parking lot here. Nearly 100 people gathered Friday morning at the store on U.S. 51 and marched about three miles through the city, passing by municipal offices before returning to the Walmart. They had planned to go to the Senatobia Police Department, but a closed r

Marchers in Senatobia demand justice in wake of officer-involved killing of 1-year-old

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0200

On Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, a community network steps up to increase Vietnamese language access to healthcare

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0200

As a young teen in 1960s Saigon, Vietnam, Coi Nguyen learned English by listening to tape recorders and comparing her speech to the cassette’s. When her friends teased that there was no one to practice with, she responded, “I talk to the machine.”Now, Nguyen lives on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, where she volunteers for the local Vietnamese community as a translator and interpreter at doctor’s appointments and legal hearings. Sometimes, Nguyen said, people will give h

Greenville will close beloved middle school because of mold, HVAC problems and other safety concerns

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200

GREENVILLE — Greenville school district officials plan to close a school that is plagued with mold and leaks. Although leaders of the financially troubled district say the closure of Coleman Middle School is temporary, they are not saying how long repairs might take.Superintendent Ilean Richards said at a school board meeting Thursday that she fears the state health department would shutter Coleman, which enrolled more than 200 students. Side entrance of Coleman Middle School in Gree

Mississippi’s spiraling prison rate could be curbed by adequate public defender system, state official says

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200

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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..Len Engel of the Crime and Justice Institute recently laid out what a decade of data shows about Mississippi&rsqu

New NCAA eligibility rule: Division I athletes get 5 years to play 5 seasons

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era and court fights with players trying to extend their careers, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes that will allow five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with their full-time enrollment or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first.The Division I Cabinet on Tuesday unani

Silver Star Casino Celebrates 32 Years as Pearl River Resort Hosts Holiday Weekend Events

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:58:00 +0200

Pearl River Resort is marking a major milestone this summer as its flagship property celebrates more than three decades of gaming, entertainment, and tourism in central Mississippi.
Pearl River Resort announced it will celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Silver Star Hotel & Casino, which first opened on July 1, 1994. The resort says the celebration will coincide with the Independence Day holiday weekend and feature several days of special promotions, entertainment, and a fireworks display.

Mid-Mississippi Library System Invites Public to Contribute to America250 Time Capsule

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0200

The Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System is inviting residents across its five-county service area—including Attala County—to help preserve a snapshot of life in central Mississippi for future generations through a new community time capsule project based in Kosciusko.
The initiative, titled “Voices of Mid-Mississippi: A Community Time Capsule,” is part of the statewide America250 Mississippi effort. It will collect handwritten notes and select small items that reflect

Increasing Heat Stress Forecast Across Mississippi

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:32:00 +0200

As we shift to a drier weather pattern in Mississippi this weekend, heat stress will become a problem. In some areas, the combination of hot temperatures and humidity will push the heat index to between 105 and 110 degrees. And the National Weather Service says it’ll only get worse early next week with the heat index in some locations possibly exceeding 110.
Here are the expected heat stress numbers for the local area, based on the current forecast:
Philadelphia– Heat ind

Heat Advisory Locally Through Tuesday, Storms Forecast in the East

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:32:00 +0200

HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above

The National Weather Service in Jackson is posting a heat advisory for most of Mississippi from 11 am today until 9 pm Tuesday. Heat index readings are expected to exceed 105 degrees.
Here are the specific heat stress numbers forecast for the local area this week (updated):
Philadelphia– Heat index up to 105 today. Up to 106 Tuesday-Wednesday.
Durant– Heat index up to 107 today. Up to 109 Tuesday-

Heat Advisory Locally Through Tuesday

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:32:00 +0200

Aggravated Assault, Grand Larceny, and Felonious Child Abuse in Leake and Carthage

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200

MICHAEL B BROWN, 26, of Madison, Willful Obstruction of Public Streets by Impeding Traffic, LCSO. Bond $500.
KEVIN D FLEMING, 55, of Canton, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, CPD. Bond $0.
LYNIECE L HARRIS, 53, of Madison, Disorderly Conduct – Interfering with a Business, CPD. Bond $399.25.
TIMOTHY LEFLORE, 41, of Carthage, Felony Hold for Drug Court, LCSO. Bond N/A.
DANTAVIS MCCLENDON, 41, of Forest, Contributing to the Neglect

State may see dangerous heat as damage count from Arthur climbs to 486 homes

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200

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Residents across Mississippi this weekend may have to shift from dodging water to dodging the sun.
Just as flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur has waned, the state could see dangerous levels of heat this weekend and early next week, the National Weather Service said Thursday. Heightening that risk is moisture left by the flooding that could increase humidity.Starting Saturday and until at least next Thursday, part

State may see dangerous heat as damage count from Arthur climbs to 248 homes

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200

State may see dangerous heat, damage count from Arthur climbs to 248 homes

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0200

Residents across Mississippi this weekend may have to shift from dodging water to dodging the sun.
Just as flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur has waned, the state could see dangerous levels of heat this weekend and early next week, the National Weather Service said Thursday. Heightening that risk is moisture left by the flooding that could increase humidity.Starting Saturday and until at least next Thursday, parts of Mississippi could see a heat index between 105 and 110 degrees. The condition

Unemployment remains flat. AG weighs in on xAI: Mississippi Marketplace

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200

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Unemployment in Mississippi remained unchanged through May, following a national trend. It has held at around 3.8% for the past year.
Nonfarm payroll employment for the state was at a 10-year high at 1,195,400, but more or less unchanged from a year ago and month over month. Gov. Tate Reeves celebrated the nonfarm employment number.“Our state continues to rack up win after win because our economic devel

Neshoba County Fair: Gov. Reeves says redistricting session likely, urges voters to pick his successor wisely

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200

NESHOBA COUNTY — Gov. Tate Reeves said on Thursday that he will likely call lawmakers into a special legislative session soon to redraw the state legislative districts, but he didn’t offer a specific timeline. Speaking to reporters in the muddy Founders Square at the Neshoba County Fair, Reeves said he believes lawmakers will eventually redraw congressional, judicial and legislative districts, but he expects lawmakers to take up legislative redistricting in a special session be

Former state Sen. Philip Moran and his son get prison sentences for bribery and conspiracy convictions

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200

Former Mississippi state Sen. Philip Moran and his son, former Diamondhead City Council Member Alan Moran, were sentenced to prison Wednesday in Hancock County Circuit Court after they were convicted of bribery and conspiracy.Philip Moran, 65, was sentenced to the maximum 15 years in prison for bribery and the maximum five years for conspiracy, with the sentences running consecutively. Judge Christopher Schmidt ordered Philip Moran to spend 12 of those years in prison, with the remainder of the

Seussical the Musical to be Held at Skipworth Performing Arts Center Friday, June 26

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200

Dr. Seuss is the inspiration of this year’s performance put on by the Ann Harper Richardson Summer Performing Arts Camp. The performers have been hard at work perfecting their choreography and songs this week. The musical is primarily inspired by Horton Hears a Who, Gertrude McFuzz, and Horton Hatches the Egg. There are also some aspects of Seuss’ other works too, including Green Eggs and Ham, and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Seussical the Musical will be perfor

Jackson asks company for ‘contingency plan’ to keep buses running if JTRAN workers strike

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200

Jackson officials have asked a private company that runs the city’s publicly funded bus system for a “contingency plan” that could prevent some riders from being stranded if the union representing JTRAN employees goes on strike. A mid-June vote to strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1208 surprised first-term Mayor John Horhn and his administration, said Pieter Teeuwissen, the city’s chief administrative officer. Although the strike has been authorized, uni

Hundreds of calls for help: What 911 logs reveal about the Hinds County jail

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200

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When local officials try to block the public from seeing what goes on in a jail, the calls they make to 911 can offer a view into how people there are being treated, and which problems jail employees struggle to address on their own. A surge in emergency responses to a jail can reveal patterns of medical neglect or widespread drug use, as well as other chronic issues, from detainees starting fires to fights o

“Rocky’s House” Traveling Exhibit Coming to Kosciusko

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200

Photos: Kosciusko Police Visit Boys & Girls Club for Safety Talk and Friendly Basketball Game

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:52:00 +0200

The Kosciusko Police Department spent some time at the Oprah Winfrey Boys & Girls Club this week connecting with local youth, sharing important safety tips, and talking about the role of law enforcement in the community.
The visit wrapped up with a friendly game of basketball between officers and the kids — a fun way to build relationships and enjoy some time together.
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Audio: KAP executive director talks Saturday’s America 250 event on The BreckFast Show

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0200

Executive Director Mary Catherine Dean of the Kosciusko Attala Partnership joined “The BreckFast Show” Thursday morning to preview this Saturday’s America 250 celebration in downtown Kosciusko. She covers the Kid & Pet Parade, historical demonstrations, cornhole tournament, veterans recognition, fireworks, and live entertainment.
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Felony Motor Vehicle Theft, Felony DUI, and Felony Shoplifting Arrests in Neshoba and Philadelphia

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200

CHRISTOPHER QUINTON BAGWELL, 51, of Philadelphia, Hold for Circuit Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
CONSUELA BROWN, 46, of Philadelphia, Felony Shoplifting, Bond Surrender, PPD. Bond $20,000, $21,500.
AUTAVIOUS CARTER, 25, of Louisville, Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply, NCSO. Bond $600.
DETERRIO KEVON DUNNINGAN, 27, of Newton, Hold for Circuit Court, Contempt of Court, NCSO. Bond $0, $0.
ALAN J FOX, 41, of Philadelphia, Felony Shoplifting, Shopli

Mississippi youth court law puts families’ rights at risk, public defender lawsuit says

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:49:00 +0200

This article was produced by the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center in collaboration with The New York Times. Learn more about our work here.The Office of the State Public Defender in Mississippi filed a lawsuit Wednesday arguing that state officials are jeopardizing the rights of parents and children who find themselves in youth court.The filing came just days before a seismic change in state law is scheduled to take effect July 1. Defense attorneys across the state argue tha

Judge rules against effort to create majority-Black DeSoto County districts

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:42:00 +0200

U.S. District Judge Glen H. Davidson ruled Wednesday that the plaintiffs in Harris v. DeSoto County did not provide enough evidence that DeSoto County district maps were drawn to intentionally dilute Black voting power.In ruling for DeSoto County, Davidson wrote, “plaintiffs cannot prove their claims for vote dilution pursuant to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and judgment must be awarded to defendants.”Davidson’s ruling comes after hearing arguments in the case in March,

Fitch says announcement on her political future is coming soon. Hosemann says redistricting is his focus: Neshoba County Fair

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0200

NESHOBA COUNTY — Gubernatorial ambitions, declared and yet-to-be, were in the rainy Mississippi summer air on Wednesday as statewide officials delivered political speeches at the Neshoba County Fair. Republican Attorney General and prospective gubernatorial candidate Lynn Fitch said an announcement regarding her political future is soon forthcoming. A potential rival for the state’s highest office, term-limited Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, again hinted at a run for the state

Colom blasts absent Hyde-Smith, Pinkins promises alternative at Neshoba County Fair as US Senate midterm nears

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:14:00 +0200

NESHOBA COUNTY – Two of Mississippi’s candidates for U.S. Senate braved rainy, muddy conditions at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday, with each casting themselves as independent-minded and ready to bring change to a polarized Congress. Democratic candidate Scott Colom and independent Ty Pinkins spoke under the tin-roofed pavilion at Founder’s Square just over four months before November’s midterm federal election. Congress is in session this week, which prevented

Capitol Police require panhandling applicants to show government ID. But most homeless Jacksonians lack one, advocates say

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200

By requiring government ID, Mississippi’s Capitol Police have effectively banned many homeless people in a portion of Jackson from obtaining a panhandling permit, homeless people and advocates say. Under a 2025 state law called the Safe Solicitation Act, people wishing to collect charitable donations next to intersections and roadways in Mississippi must apply for a daily permit that costs up to $25. If they do not, they can face up to six months in jail and a maximum $300 fine.

Gov. Reeves sets special elections after deaths of two House members

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0200

Gov. Tate Reeves has set special elections for Nov. 3 to fill two vacancies in the Mississippi House after the recent deaths of Reps. William “Bo” Brown and Price Wallace.Brown, a Democrat from Jackson, died at 81 on June 8 after a lengthy illness. He had served House District 70 in Hinds County since 2020 and had a long career in public service including working for more than a decade at the U.S. Department of Justice and as a program manager for the U.S. Department of Housing and

Hit-and-Run Tuesday Afternoon in Attala

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200

Around 3 PM on Tuesday in Attala, authorities were notified of a pickup that was side swiped by an 18-wheeler on Hwy 19 S. moving towards Kosciusko.
After receiving a general profile of the vehicle at fault, deputies stopped a semi to inspect it for damages. They discovered damage on the truck, but it was not determined to originate from the hit-and-run.
There were no injuries reported, but the pickup needed to be towed.
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Voter voices: ‘I thought that was my voter registration’

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200

“Voter Voices” is a series of Mississippians sharing their thoughts on voting rights, the state’s history of voter suppression and the new gerrymandering push embroiling Mississippi, the South and the nation after the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana case gutted the federal Voting Rights Act’s requirements for majority Black districts.Carolyn Moore moved back to her native Mississippi in 2019. When she got her driver’s license in New Albany, a box

Attala County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Deputy, Kaitlin Wilkerson

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200

The Attala County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed a new deputy to its ranks, marking a historic milestone for the department.
Kaitlin Wilkerson has been hired as the first full-time female deputy in the history of the Attala County Sheriff’s Office.
Wilkerson started out in dispatch, but the goal was always to work in law enforcement. She recently made the transition to deputy, and looks forward to helping make Attala County a safer place.
Sheriff Curtis Pope, along with deputies and a

Baptist Attala Earns National Gold Recognition for Stroke Care

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala has been recognized nationally for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care, earning the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Rural Recognition Gold Award for 2026.
The award recognizes hospitals that demonstrate excellence in acute stroke care by consistently meeting evidence-based treatment guidelines and quality measures designed to improve patient outcomes.
According to the American Heart Association, hospit

Public Welfare Foundation awards $300,000 to Deep South Today to expand judicial system reporting at Mississippi Today

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200

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Deep South Today, a nonprofit network of newsrooms in Louisiana and Mississippi, is pleased to announce it has received a $300,000 grant from Public Welfare Foundation to expand reporting about the judicial system at Mississippi Today.“Mississippi Today’s reporting about the state’s criminal justice system has illuminated critical issues, ended abusive conduct and led to important policy reforms,

DUIs, Disorderly Conduct, and Underage Alcohol Possession Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200

MICAH ALTMAN, 21, of Shubuta, DUI – Test Refusal, Reckless Driving X 2, Seat Belt Violation, Improper Equipment, Disobeying a Traffic Control Device, NCSO. Bond $1,500 $500 X 2, $60, $300, $400.
STACIE BURNSIDE, 51, of Union, Contempt of Court, NCSO. Bond $0.
THOMAS ELLINGTON, 56, of Cottondale, AL, DUI – 1st, MHP. Bond $1,500.
JAYDEN ROSS HATCH, 18, of Pelahatchie, Fleeing Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Alcohol by < 21, Littering, NC

Crooked Letter Sports: With the College World Series and U.S. Open behind us, World Cup soccer takes center stage

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Burglary, DUIs, and Disorderly Conduct in Carthage and Leake County

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:00 +0200

NICODEMUS Z ANDERSON, 18, of Carthage, Burglary of a Commercial Building or Vehicle, Hold for Other County – Choctaw Tribal Court, CPD. Bond $25,000, N/A.
MARISSA A CHOICE, 35, of Carthage, Contributing to the Neglect or Delinquency of a Child, CPD. Bond $649.25.
ANGELO R HALL, 26, of Louisville, DUI – 1st, LCSO. Bond $1,000.
CARDEDRAH M HATHORN, 26, of Carthage, Disorderly Conduct – Disturbance of Family, LCSO. Bond $1,000.
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Former Holmes CC Lineman Markel Bell signs rookie contract with Philadelphia Eagles

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:40:00 +0200

Former Holmes Community College offensive lineman Markel Bell has officially signed his four-year rookie contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bell was selected by Philadelphia with the 68th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft after finishing his collegiate career at the University of Miami.
The 6-foot-9, 346-pound offensive tackle helped lead the Hurricanes to the College Football National Championship Game during his senior season. Bell started all 16 games at left tackle an

Celebrate America 250/Songwriter of the Year Finals: Full Schedule of Events for June 27

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200

Here’s a timeline of events happening Saturday, June 27.
1:30 p.m. – Kid & Pet Parade lineup begins
2:00 p.m.Kid & Pet Parade steps off
Games & activities begin (running until 8:15 p.m.)
Celebrate America 250 officially opens3:00 p.m.Historical demonstrations begin (3 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Cornhole Tournament begins ($10 per team)5:00 p.m.Doors open at The Guitar Academy for the Finals of the Mississippi Songwriter of the Year. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Hundreds sign petition to oust leaders at the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200

Parents, former educators and graduates are calling for leadership changes at the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. They say the schools’ leadership isn’t well-versed in Deaf and blind culture, students don’t have access to American Sign Language and Braille resources, and the schools lack experienced educators and staff.As of Tuesday, a petition demanding for the resignation of Superintendent LaMarlon Wilson and various administrators at the schools has got

Aggravated Assault, Petit Larceny, Domestic Violence, and Assault in Kosciusko and Attala Arrests

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200

ESHONE BELL, 19, of Kosciusko, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Contempt of Court – Kosciusko Municipal Court, Hold – Detainer for MDOC, KPD. Bond $100,000, $0, N/A.
JEREMIAH K CARPENTER, 18, of Kosciusko, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, KPD. Bond $100,000.
MADELINE COLEMAN, 20, of Kosciusko, Malicious Mischief, Simple Assault – Causing Bodily Injury, KPD. Bond $900, $3,100.
CLIFFTON D GREEN, 44, of Sioux City, IA, Hold &ndas

Better Later than Sooner? That surely seems true for Oklahoma baseball

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200

Oklahoma’s baseball Sooners turned out to be the Oklahoma Laters and perhaps the best illustration ever of the old saying that late is far better than never.After a pedestrian-at-best regular season – which included a losing record (14-16) in the Southeastern Conference – Oklahoma won college baseball’s national championship Monday night by trouncing North Carolina 13-2.Rick ClevelandThe achievement becomes all the more improbable when you consider Oklahoma finished in a

Family seeks alternate ways to honor Black veteran killed by KKK mob after county rejects road renaming

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0200

The Wilkinson County Board of Supervisors has rejected a request to rename the road where a Black World War II veteran was gunned down in what is believed to be the first killing by the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.In May, his family asked supervisors to change the road’s name from Poor House Road to Clifton Earl Walker Road. On Monday, the board’s administrator, David Wilkerson, told the family that supervisors had turned down the request because the “vast majority

Judge Love discusses economic history of Kosciusko and Attala County during America 250 Lecture

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:36:00 +0200

The economic development of Kosciusko and Attala County was the focus of Tuesday night’s final installment of the “Echoes of History: America 250 Lecture Series” at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center.
The presentation, titled “From Trace to Trade: The Economic Story of Kosciusko & Attala County,” was delivered by retired Chancellor Judge John Clark Love Jr., a lifelong resident of central Mississippi and fifth-generation Attala Countian.
Love guided attende

Ex-NBA player Kendrick Perkins is set to join Jackson State men’s basketball as new general manager

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:42:00 +0200

Former NBA player and 2007-08 league champion Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the general manager for the Jackson State men’s basketball team.ESPN.com first reported the deal on Friday. Perkins has been working as an analyst for the network, which also reported Perkins intends to continue in his current television role and will have ties to the university’s broadcast and journalism program.School officials have not yet made an announcement. Perkins will be working with new Jac

City Council says no Jackson data centers until regulations are in place

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200

At a Monday hearing on data centers, Jackson City Council members made it clear from the start that they were not passing any data center ordinances that night, but regulations are coming. A proposed six-month moratorium has been tabled, but no data centers will move forward until regulations are in place. “The city is working on a regulatory structure to govern data centers in the city. No data center will be approved until the city finalizes those regulations,” said City Coun

Advocate: KIDS COUNT reveals the good in education, but the bad in healthcare for Mississippi children

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200

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

Rain and Storms Return Today

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200

We’re back under a Level-1 “marginal” risk of isolated severe storms today with damaging winds and hail possible through this evening. The storms could also produce one to three inches of rain with a threat of flash flooding.The post Rain and Storms Return Today appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.

Rain and Storms Return on Wednesday

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200

We’ll be back under a Level-1 “marginal” risk of isolated severe storms on Wednesday with damaging winds and hail possible. The storms could also produce one to three inches of rain with a threat of flash flooding.The post Rain and Storms Return on Wednesday appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.

House, Senate health chairs Creekmore and Bryan say rural health program, spending need more transparency

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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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

Happening today: Echoes of History Lecture Series concludes with focus on economics of Attala County

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:10:00 +0200

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

Domestic violence, larceny, and other recent Kosciusko arrests

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0200

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

New America 250 USPS Stamp Revives Kosciusko’s Link to Kościuszko

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200

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’

Family and community call for answers from police in 1-year-old’s death in Senatobia

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200

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

Governor will set Hinds County special election date

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0200

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

Mississippi Board of Mental Health taps new leadership

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200

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

76 homes damaged by Arthur, flood risk continues in north and central parts of state

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200

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

Jonathan Logan Family Foundation awards $500,000 to Deep South Today to support investigative and justice reporting

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200

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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

At 200 years, Mississippi College becomes Mississippi Christian University

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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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

Kosciusko Attala Partnership Hosting “Celebrate America 250” Event June 27

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200

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.
Entertai

Your home is an investment — How to create generational wealth

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:06:00 +0200

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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

Couple Killed When Tree Falls on Vehicle

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200

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

Couple Killed by Fallen Tree Identified

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200

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

Money Laundering, Felony Conspiracy, and Drug Possession with Intent to Sell Arrests in Neshoba and Philadelphia

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200

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

Mississippi tried redistricting in 2001 special session. The majority party fumbled

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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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

Happy Father’s Day, and here’s to one Ace of a dad

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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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

Two-Car Wreck Saturday Near Walmart, People Hurt

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0200

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.
The post Two-Car Wre

Gunshots at Cannonade Apartments

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:23:00 +0200

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

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:02:00 +0200

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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