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• Senate Vote Count Continues

  05-11-2026 07:06 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  Scott Colom says he’s confident he’ll win Mississippi’s U-S Senate race.  The latest numbers show Colom leading Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 1,100 votes but the outcome will depend on votes that are still uncounted including a large number of affidavit ballots which county election commissioners will examine to see if they’re valid and some absentee votes that are in the mail.   And Colom says he and his staff will be watching closely to see how those ballots are handled.
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• Increasing Wildfire Danger With Next Front

  10-11-2026 06:21 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The National Weather Service says a cold front that’s forecast to move into Mississippi Wednesday night will help to increase the danger of wildfires, especially Thursday as winds pick up.  Little if any rain is expected with the frontal passage, so continued dry conditions, low humidity and the wind gusts will combine to boost the fire danger potential.
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• Ethel Christmas Parade Set for Dec. 12

  10-11-2026 06:00 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The town of Ethel is getting ready to celebrate the holiday season with its annual Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 12.This year’s parade theme is “A Toyland Christmas.”
  The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. Line-up for all participants will take place between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Ethel Baptist Church.
  All floats and parade entries are welcome to participate, and there is no entry fee.
  For more information, entry details, or questions, call or text 662-770-2
  
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• Jackson gets $64 million federal grant to hire more police, boost anti-crime surveillance

  10-11-2026 00:10 via Mississippi Today
  
  U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche presented Jackson Mayor John Horhn with a symbolic $64 million check Monday, possibly giving Mississippi’s capital city a surge of funding to hire more police officers, rebuild its forensic lab and expand drone surveillance of suspected criminals and abandoned properties.Under Jackson’s form of government, the city council must now decide if it will accept the money. Council members authorized the Jackson Police Department to apply for the U.S. Department
  
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• Mississippi awarded $205M for second year of federal rural health program

  09-11-2026 19:51 via Mississippi Today
  
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  Mississippi will receive nearly $205 million for the second year of a national program that aims to improve rural healthcare, federal officials announced Monday. The state’s total award for the 2027 fiscal year is about $1.2 million less than its first-year award anno
  
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• Hinds County on pace to finish Mississippi Senate count Monday, upload Wednesday

  09-11-2026 19:14 via Mississippi Today
  
  Hinds County Election officials are on pace to finish counting affidavit ballots in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race by the end of Monday, and expect to upload results on Wednesday, an attorney for the county told Mississippi Today.The results in Mississippi’s most populous county and a Democratic stronghold could cement the outcome of the Magnolia State nail-biter between Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom. The narrow margin between Hyde-Smith and Colom ha
  
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• C.J. Johnson Named Head Football Coach at Holmes Community College

  09-11-2026 18:50 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  Holmes Community College did not have to look far to find its next head football coach.
  The college announced that assistant head coach and defensive coordinator C.J. Johnson has been promoted to head coach of the Bulldogs, succeeding Marcus Wood following his retirement.
  Johnson, a Philadelphia native, has spent the last four seasons on the Goodman campus. He served as co-defensive coordinator during his first two years before taking over as sole defensive coordinator and assistant head coach f
  
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• Entergy Employees Make Donation to Attala County Sheriff’s Office

  09-11-2026 17:41 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  Employees at Entergy came together to support local law enforcement, donating Milwaukee PACKOUT storage boxes and $1,050 to the Attala County Sheriff’s Office.
  When asked about the donation, Entergy employees said they saw a need in the community and decided to do something about it. Employees organized a fundraiser through the plant, raising the money needed to purchase the equipment and make the additional cash donation. The donated storage boxes and funds will provide additional resources f
  
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• Johnny Moore shares his vision for Rust College’s next 100 years

  09-11-2026 17:01 via Mississippi Today
  
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  Johnny M. Moore envisions a future where Rust College becomes the heart of Holly Springs. It’s one of several ambitions Moore has as president of the historically Black college, which is celebrating its 160th anniversary this month. The celebration also included Moore
  
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• Auditor Shad White announces run for Mississippi governor

  09-11-2026 15:30 via Mississippi Today
  
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  Mississippi state Auditor Shad White on Monday announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2027, calling himself a pro-Trump candidate who will “shut down Jackson’s Good-Old-Boys Club.” The announcement comes after White said repeatedly o
  
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• Turns out, Mississippi voters were paying attention in the Colom, Hyde-Smith Senate race

  09-11-2026 14:30 via Mississippi Today
  
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  For closing in on a decade, all a Mississippi Republican candidate needed was an endorsement from Donald Trump and to run ’round parroting the red-meat social phobias he peddled.No need to propose any real policy. No need to push back against anything Trump did or did
  
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• Aggravated Domestic Violence, Shoplifting, and Drug Arrests in Kosciusko and Attala County

  09-11-2026 14:09 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  KEN BELL, 24, of Durant, Contempt of Court – Kosciusko Municipal Court, KPD.  Bond $0.
   OLIVER E BROWN, 64, of McCool, DUI – 1st, No Tag, Careless Driving, No Driver’s License, ACSO.  Bond $1,000, $1,000, $1,000, $1,000.
   VERLYNN ANNELISA JOIE CARTER, 24, of Kosciusko , Shoplifting – Kosciusko Municipal Court, CPD.  Bond $1,800.
   JOHNNY DOTSON, 38, of Kosciusko, False ID, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, KPD.  Bond $1,300, $5,000.
   CHINAUA K GOINS, 48, of French Camp
  
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• UPDATE: Issue Resolved – Attala County E-911 Experiencing Emergency Call Issues

  09-11-2026 14:05 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  UPDATE (4:35 p.m. – 11/09/26)
  Attala County Emergency Director Danny Townsend tells Breezy News the issues have been resolved and AT&T customers should now be able to call 911 with no problem.Attala County E-911 is warning AT&T customers of a temporary issue affecting emergency calls to the county’s 911 Communications Center.
  According to Attala County Emergency Director Danny Townsend, the center is experiencing intermittent issues receiving 911 calls from AT&T mobile and landli
  
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• Attala County E-911 Experiencing Emergency Call Issues

  09-11-2026 14:05 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  Attala County E-911 is warning AT&T customers of a temporary issue affecting emergency calls to the county’s 911 Communications Center.
  According to Attala County Emergency Director Danny Townsend, the center is experiencing intermittent issues receiving 911 calls from AT&T mobile and landline customers.
  Until the issue is resolved, AT&T customers needing emergency assistance are urged to call 662-289-3131 rather than relying on dialing 911.
  Callers should clearly provide their loc
  
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• Local student Named “Build Mississippi” Student of the Month

  09-11-2026 13:59 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center welding student Carsyn Rosamond has been named a Build Mississippi Student of the Month.
  The award recognizes Rosamond for his strong work ethic, outstanding attendance, and continued dedication to sharpening his technical skills in the shop. His drive and focus on pursuing a career in welding make him an outstanding representative for career and technical education.
  Build Mississippi, an initiative launched by the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation
  
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• Kosciusko Pipeline Project Clears Major Federal Hurdle, Gets Go-Ahead

  09-11-2026 13:56 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  Federal regulators have officially authorized construction to begin on the $1.1 billion Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project, moving the major multi-county energy effort from the planning stage into active development.
  The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice to proceed to developers Gulf South Pipeline Co. and Texas Gas Transmission. The decision clears work on nearly all phases of the project, following FERC’s initial approval in September.
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• Videos show critical policing errors in fatal shooting of toddler in Mississippi

  09-11-2026 11:00 via Mississippi Today
  
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  A Times analysis and review by experts found that the police officer who opened fire on a vehicle, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia, violated basic policing protocols and his department’s use-of-force policy.© 2026 THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
  
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• Senatobia officer who fatally shot toddler had a history of aggressive, volatile policing

  09-11-2026 11:00 via Mississippi Today
  
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  Mukta Joshi is a reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow. Joseph Cranney is a reporter at Verite News. Both report for the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center in collaboration with The Times.
  
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• National Publication Chronicles the Rebirth of Junior Auxiliary of Kosciusko

  09-11-2026 10:31 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The Junior Auxiliary of Kosciusko is making national headlines after being featured in the national publication The Crownlet.
  Written by The Crownlet editor Ruth Cummins, the feature highlights the local chapter’s inspiring journey, from going inactive in Fall 2023 due to a dip in membership, to a successful rebound sparked by dedicated Life and Associate members in 2025.With the help of past leadership, the chapter rallied the community, held an interest social in September 2025, and welcome
  
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• Ethel Makes History with 56-7 Playoff Rout of West Lincoln; earns Team of the Week honors

  09-11-2026 09:25 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The Ethel Tigers punched their ticket to the second round in style Friday night, rolling to a dominant 56-7 victory over West Lincoln in the opening round of the state playoffs.
  The victory marks a monumental milestone for the program, securing Ethel’s first playoff win since 1991. Following the historic performance, the team’s momentum also earned the Tigers Team of the Week honors from the State Championships Radio Network’s Varsity Voices Podcast.
  Ethel wasted no time asserting control,
  
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• Frosty Night Possible in This Area

  08-11-2026 17:32 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The National Weather Service is forecasting low temperatures tonight in the mid to upper 30s with patchy frost possible in this part of central Mississippi.  It’s not expected to be as cold Monday night with lows in the lower 40s.  Another cold front is expected to push into the state later in week, dropping overnight lows into the mid to upper 30s Thursday and into the upper 20s in many areas Friday night.  NWS says a light freeze and widespread frost could impact much of Mississippi along
  
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• Frosty Morning Possible in This Area

  08-11-2026 17:32 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The National Weather Service is forecasting low temperatures early this morning in the mid to upper 30s with patchy frost possible in this part of central Mississippi.  It’s not expected to be as cold Monday night with lows in the lower 40s.  Another cold front is forecast to push into the state later in week, dropping overnight lows into the mid to upper 30s Thursday and into the upper 20s in many areas Friday night.  NWS says a light freeze and widespread frost could impact much of Missis
  
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• DUIs, Child Neglect, and Felony Possession in Philadelphia and Neshoba Arrests

  08-11-2026 13:00 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  JONATHAN E BURKES, 27, of Carthage, Bench Warrant – Philadelphia Municipal Court, PPD.  Bond N/A.
   JAVONTAY L DAVIS, 32, of Little Rock, AR, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, DUI – 2nd, Possession of Paraphernalia, PPD.  Bond $20,000, $2,000, $800.
   ANDRIA LYNN HANCOCK, 34, of Philadelphia, DUI – 1st, Possession of Paraphernalia, MHP.  Bond $1,500, $600.
   CHRISTY LYNN HICKMAN, 39, of Philadelphia, Child Neglect, NCSO.  Bond $800.
   JESSICA HOLLOWAY, 25, of Philadelphia, S
  
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• DeSoto County, a Republican stronghold, key to Scott Colom’s midterm election performance

  08-11-2026 13:00 via Mississippi Today
  
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  If Democrat Scott Colom ultimately wins Mississippi’s closely contested U.S. Senate race, upsetting Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, he needs to send a special thank you to the Memphis suburb of DeSoto County.Surprisingly, it appears Colom will win DeSoto County,
  
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• Wreck With Injuries Saturday Afternoon at the Choctaw Co. Line

  08-11-2026 09:03 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–A one-car wreck was reported Saturday afternoon on the Attala-Choctaw County line.
  An Attala County deputy called the wreck into the dispatch center just after 2:30 p.m. The wreck was right on the line on Hwy. 12. The deputy reported the car was off in the woods.
  The woman who had been driving was hurt and the deputy was able to help her out of the car.
  An ambulance and firefighters were called, but the woman did not accept an ambulance ride to the hospital.
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• DRAFT – Kosy Lights Tree Lighting Set for November 19 on the Square

  08-11-2026 09:00 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The holiday season in Kosciusko will officially begin Thursday, Nov. 19, with the Kosy Lights Tree Lighting and Entertainment on the Square.
  The celebration kicks off at 5:45 p.m. and promises an evening full of festive fun for the whole family.
  This year’s event is sponsored by Behind the Pines, which will also provide food during the celebration.
  Children and families can enjoy train rides for $5 per person (children ages 3 and under ride free), sponsored by Angel Macdonald – State Farm of
  
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• Woods Fire Put Out Quickly Saturday Morning

  08-11-2026 08:51 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  SALLIS, Miss.–A woods fire that was called in to Attala County dispatchers Saturday morning about 11 a.m., was quickly put out by firefighters.
  The fire was on Attala Rd. 4116 in the Sallis area.
  Once one firefighters arrived, he was able to get the fire contained withing 15 minutes.
  The fire was reported out by 11:30. No injuries were reported and the cause was unclear.
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• Men From Kosy, Sallis, Lexington Arrested in Georgia Dogfighting Ring

  08-11-2026 08:16 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–One man from Kosciusko, one from Sallis and one from Lexington were arrested along with five other people from Mississippi in a dogfighting bust in Hart County, Georgia. Twenty-seven people were arrested in all.
  The arrestees included eith Montel Skinner, 33, of Kosciusko; Charles Jamaruez Wilson, 38, of Sallis and Jahim Brown, 23, of Lexington. 
  All of the other Mississippi residents were from Jackson.
  The ring was discovered Friday, Oct. 30 when a Hart County deputy was cal
  
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• High School Football Playoff Central: Whippets and Tigers advance to Round 2; Trojans, Stars prep for semifinals

  07-11-2026 13:41 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  The opening round of the high school football playoffs delivered statement wins, program milestones, and hard-fought battles across Central Mississippi—and now the stakes get even higher. As the region moves into round two of the MHSAA and deep into MAIS postseason play, Attala, Choctaw, Montgomery, and Holmes county squads are lacing up for a massive slate of road trips and home-turf defenses.MHSAA Class 4A: Kosciusko Whippets (10-1)
  Matchup: Corinth Warriors (7-3) at Kosciusko Whippets (10-1
  
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• Burglary, Felony Drug, and Multiple Assault Arrests in Carthage and Leake Arrests

  07-11-2026 13:00 via BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7
  
  LAGREGORY A BLOODSAW, 37, of Walnut Grove, Felony Indictment, LCSO.  Bond N/A.
   KEOMAR T CARMICHAEL, 19, of Kosciusko, Bond Surrender, Burglary of a Commercial Building or Vehicle, LCSO.  Bond $35,000, $50,000.
   JESSECA EUBANKS, 43, of Jackson, Warrant – Leake County Justice Court, Open Container, Lighting Equipment Violation, Careless Driving, No Insurance, Revoked or Suspended Driver’s License, No Tag, CPD.  Bond $0, $398.25, $238, $188, $438, $498, $319.25.
   SAMANTHA GRAHAM, 48, of
  
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