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• Time for term limits? Dems in majority could have familiar faces in key roles

  10-10-2026 16:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats hope to bring a new agenda to the House next year if they take the majority, but they will most likely do so with many of the same faces that have steered their party’s legislative work for a decade or more.Potential committee chai
  
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• Lawmakers concerned corrections agency may skip hearing on prison healthcare

  13-10-2026 22:54 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Lawmakers will hold a hearing on Thursday to look into dire problems with healthcare in Mississippi prisons and allegations of systemic failure to stop preventable deaths and illness.Prison healthcare problems have been exposed through news investigations, legislative wa
  
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• RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

  13-10-2026 20:46 via mississippitoday.org
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on “Breaking Bad,” died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa told The Associated Press she declared Mitte dead at about 1:30 p.m. at what she believed was his home in Brownsville, Texas. She said she was unable to provide a cause, but
  
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• Former Trump official to host fundraiser for Shad White as he mulls run for governor

  13-10-2026 19:01 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Alex Meyer, a former White House official for President Donald Trump, will host a fundraiser in Oxford next month for state Auditor Shad White, who has been telegraphing a run for governor next year. White, a Republican, has not declared a gubernatorial run, but has
  
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• In Major League Baseball this season, Brewers show that money isn’t even close to everything

  13-10-2026 18:58 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Call me Old School. I don’t mind. Actually, you can just call me old. That’s OK. I am. Rick ClevelandAnd it seems the older I get, the more I hate how much the almighty dollar defines sports, especially at the college and professional levels. The teams that spend the most usually win the most. Its true on the college level, just as it has nearly always been true in the pros.Seven teams in the Top 10 in the Associated Press college football poll this week are also among the top
  
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• Advocates: Even in Mississippi, data center opposition spans political spectrum. But are politicians listening?

  13-10-2026 17:58 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful ideas to be shared 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 th
  
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• Pete Buttigieg to campaign for Scott Colom in Mississippi

  13-10-2026 16:05 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will campaign for Scott Colom, Mississippi’s Democratic Senate nominee, in cities along the Gulf Coast on Oct. 27, one week before the federal midterm elections.Buttigieg, in a statement, said that he is looking f
  
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• All’s Fair in love and biscuits: A first timer’s perspective on the Mississippi State Fair

  13-10-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Dogs draped in American flags jump through hoops, little kids wrestle to catch free biscuits flying through the sky, and a giant pink and purple teddy bear sits down at a table like it’s about to eat lunch.Welcome to the 167th Mississippi State Fair, where I learne
  
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• Kicks Picks Week 7 Winner is… Wilburn Grace of Ethel!

  13-10-2026 12:20 via breezynews.com
  
  Another week of Friday night football is in the books, and another Kicks Picks winner has claimed the prize!
  Congratulations to Wilburn Grace of Ethel, our Week 7 Kicks Picks winner. Mr. Grace has won our weekly Friday Night Food Spot Prize, a $15 Sonic gift card!
  You, too, could be a winner. Just be sure to submit your picks by 6:00 p.m. on Friday to be eligible!
  This week’s picks can be found here.
  Remember to play each week for a chance to win the season prize, a Turtlebox Grande Blueto
  
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• Election Day in Carthage: Polls Open Until 7 pm

  13-10-2026 11:08 via breezynews.com
  
  Today is Election Day in Carthage. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. for the city’s municipal primary election.
  Two Republican races will be decided in today’s primary. Incumbent Mayor Laurie Henderson faces Cindy Crane. Incumbent Ward 3 Alderman Robin Burgess faces Justin Jones.
  Today’s winners will advance to the November 3 general election, where voters will choose the city’s mayor and board of aldermen.
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• Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Carthage and Leake County Arrests

  13-10-2026 10:00 via breezynews.com
  
  WALLACE H BASS, 27, of Carthage, Abusive Calls to Emergency Telephone Service, LCSO.  Bond $1,000.
   JEREMY BRANTLEY, 45, of Pelahatchie, Hold for Other Agency, Scott County Justice Court, LCSO.  Bond N/A.
   TOMMY COTTON, 35, of Philadelphia, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Contraband in Prison, LCSO.  Bond $10,000, $20,000.
   LAMICHEAL B ELLIS, 32, of Carthage, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, Carry
  
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• Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center October Staff Spotlight: Alex Blanton

  13-10-2026 06:00 via breezynews.com
  
  The Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center is proud to recognize Automotive instructor Alex Blanton as the October Staff Spotlight.
  In his role at the center, Mr. Blanton consistently goes the extra mile to help his students succeed and has become a true student favorite. His dedication to career and technical education is highlighted by his students earning a 100% pass rate on industry certifications, equipping them with essential skills for future careers in the automotive field.
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• Canton water main break affects several local schools

  12-10-2026 19:59 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Two-thirds of Canton public school students had their school day disrupted Monday due to a water main break.The break affected four buildings — Huey Porter Middle, Canton High, Goodloe Elementary and Canton Elementary— comprising more than 2,000 students of t
  
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• Canton water issue affects several local schools

  12-10-2026 19:59 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Two-thirds of Canton public school students had their school day disrupted Monday due to an electrical issue at the city’s water treatment plant.Canton Municipal Utilities announced Monday on social media that an electrical issue at a water treatment plant resulted
  
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• Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump’s midterm proposals

  12-10-2026 18:04 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  President Donald Trump has pushed Congress to pass a proof-of-citizenship law, signed an executive order seeking a national voter ID requirement and tried to limit mail voting through U.S. Postal Service changes.None of those moves succeeded in time to affect this year&r
  
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• Two Arrested in Kosciusko Copper Wire Theft

  12-10-2026 18:01 via breezynews.com
  
  Two people have been arrested in connection with the Wednesday night theft of more than 300 feet of copper wire from Golf Course Road in Kosciusko.
  Following an investigation, Kosciusko Police Department officers identified two suspects who were later located in Grenada County with assistance from the Grenada County Sheriff’s Office.
  SHAYLA MARIE HUGHES, 21, GRENADA, MS
  ADDISON CHRISTIAN HUGHES, 31, GRENADA, MS
  Addison Christian Moore, a 31-year-old male, and Shayla Marie Hughes, a 21-year
  
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• New Member of the Leake County Crime-Fighting Team

  12-10-2026 15:16 via breezynews.com
  
  The Leake County Sheriff’s Department has a new K-9 officer.  The dog named Kamira has undergone specialized training along with her handler, Deputy Warden Griffin.  Sheriff Randy Atkinson says the department now has another valuable resource to help protect the community, assist with investigations and locate individuals when time matters.
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• Hinds district attorney election guide: Meet the candidates

  12-10-2026 15:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Audio articles are automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story; however, this audio has not been reviewed for accuracy and may contain errors. Read more about how we use AI to increase access to our reporting.Hinds County voters will go to the polls Nov. 3 to select their next district attorney in a quick-turn special election to fill out the term of former District Attorney Jody Owens, who pleaded guilty over the summer to a federal bribery charge stemming from an FBI sting o
  
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• Judge: Lawsuit against ABC liquor warehouse operator can proceed

  12-10-2026 13:30 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  A federal judge has rejected a request from the operator of Mississippi’s Alcoholic Beverage Control warehouse to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it on behalf of Mississippi businesses.Uno Mas, an Oxford restaurant, filed a class action lawsuit against Iowa-based
  
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• Felony Malicious Mischief, Felony Possession, and Felony Conspiracy to Commit a Crime Arrests in Kosciusko and Attala County

  12-10-2026 11:42 via breezynews.com
  
  JAMES H DUNCAN, 55, of Kosciusko, Domestic Violence – Simple Assault, KPD.  Bond $1,300.
   DARRELL G HAYWOOD, 51, of Kosciusko, Contempt of Court – Kosciusko Municipal Court, KPD.  Bond $0.
   SHAYLA M HUGHES, 21, of Grenada, Felony Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, KPD.  Bond $20,000.
   JAYVESE T MEEKS, 18, of Kosciusko, Disorderly Conduct – Disturbing the Peace, Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply with LEO, Possession of a Controlled Substance,
  
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• Domestic violence, grand larceny, and other recent Kosciusko arrests

  12-10-2026 11:00 via breezynews.com
  
  10-11-2026: James Howard Duncan, a 55-year-old W/M from Kosciusko, Mississippi, was arrested for Domestic Violence (Simple Assault) by Lt. Williams.
  10-10-2026: Darrell Glenn Haywood, a 51-year-old W/M from Kosciusko, Mississippi, was arrested for Contempt of Court by Officer Nash.
  10-09-2026: Jayvese Tyreck Meeks, an 18-year-old B/F from Kosciusko, Mississippi, was arrested for Failure to Obey Officer, Resisting or Obstructing Arrest, Disturbing the Peace, and Possession of a Controlled Substan
  
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• Fire Danger Expected Again Tomorrow

  12-10-2026 06:57 via breezynews.com
  
  With limited rainfall from last week’s tropical weather across much of Mississippi, the danger of wildfires has returned.  The National Weather Service says, although winds today should be light, the dry vegetation and low humidity will help create conditions favorable for wildfires.   And NWS says similar conditions tomorrow will again result in a risk of wildfires across mainly eastern Mississippi.  According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, burn bans are in ef
  
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• Fire Danger Expected Again Today

  12-10-2026 06:57 via breezynews.com
  
  With limited rainfall from last week’s tropical weather across much of Mississippi, the danger of wildfires has returned.  The National Weather Service says, although winds today should again be light, the dry vegetation and low humidity will help create conditions favorable for wildfires.   And NWS says the risk of wildfires today will be higher across eastern Mississippi.  According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, burn bans are in effect in 22 counties, includ
  
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• Fire Danger Alert in Effect Today

  12-10-2026 06:57 via breezynews.com
  
  With limited rainfall from last week’s tropical weather across much of Mississippi, the danger of wildfires has returned.  The National Weather Service says, although winds today should be light, the dry vegetation and low humidity will help create conditions favorable for wildfires.   According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, burn bans are in effect in 18 counties, including Attala, Winston, Carroll and Montgomery.
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• Lisa Powell Moore Honored Tonight at Miss Dixie National Ceremony

  11-10-2026 23:11 via breezynews.com
  
  (Brian Montgomery) Tonight the newest member of Dixie National Royalty took her place as Shelby Kate Taylor was crowned the 2027 Miss Dixie National, however one of our own Lisa Powell Moore was honored during the ceremony. Lisa, who was both a former Miss High School Rodeo Queen and the 1987 Miss Dixie National passed away in January of this year was honored in a video during tonight’s awards. Thank you, Joshua Peoples, for letting us know about the special honor she received.
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• Embezzlement, Aggravated Assault, and Felony Identity Theft Arrests in Carthage and Leake County

  11-10-2026 19:00 via breezynews.com
  
  STARLING L CARTER, 32, of Louisville, Embezzlement, CPD.  Bond $39.25.
   MELISSA R COMANS, 53, of Carthage, Bench Warrant -Carthage Municipal Court, LCSO.  Bond $0 X 2.
   CLARENCE P DAVIS, 42, of Carthage, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, CPD.  Bond $1,968.25.
   BARRY K EDWARDS, 41, of Carthage, Sentenced, MDOC.  Bond N/A.
   DACHA M FLEMING-FULLER, 31, of Carthage, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, LCSO.  Bond $50,000.
   JAYLA R
  
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• Shad White blames Bennie Thompson for Delta woes. Is that fair?

  11-10-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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  Based on state Auditor Shad White’s logic, it is time to clean house of all Republican and Democratic Mississippi politicians on both the state and federal level.At a recent public hearing about legislative redistricting, the Republican White argued that Mississipp
  
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• Woods Fire Reported Near Ethel, With Another Reported Nearby

  11-10-2026 10:13 via breezynews.com
  
  ETHEL, Miss.–A woods fire with structures in danger was reported Saturday afternoon near Ethel.
  That fire was reported just befire 4:30 p.m. on Attala Rd. 2106 on private property.
  Ethel, Central and McCool firefighters were notified to respond and Enterfy was already on the scene.
  While firefighters were on the way, one of the trucks was diverted to another fire behind Hilltop Gocery. A debris fire that started as a controled burn got out of control. That fire ended up being difficult to
  
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• Wind Damage in Central Mississippi

  11-10-2026 09:45 via breezynews.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, Miss.– Persistent winds associated with Hurricane Isaias Saturday cause some damage in central Mississippi. Most of that was damage done to trees and by trees that came down.
  One of those trees was on Arrowhead Dr. in Kosciusko just after 2 p.m., with power lines involved.
  Shortly after that another tree was reported down in the county on Rd. 5216. That tree was reported to have brought down a power line with it. Another tree down with power lines was reported shortly after 3
  
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• Saturday Wreck on Hwy. 35 South

  11-10-2026 09:32 via breezynews.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–If you saw blue and red lights south of Kosciusko just before noon Saturday, that was for a wreck.
  That two-car wreck was reported on Hwy. 35 south near the river bridge in front of Big S BBQ.
  No injuries were reported and the traffic disruption was minimal. Atta;la County firefighters and deputies responded to the scene.
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