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• UPDATE: Fire at Ethel Saw Mill Extinguished

  22-09-2026 17:09 via breezynews.com
  
  UPDATE: Firefighters arrived to find a pile of saw dust on fire and were quickly able to extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire is unknown.There is currently a fire at the saw mill in Ethel on Mill Rd.
  Attala County firefighters and other volunteers were dispatched just before 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.
  Crews are currently responding to the scene. The extent of the fire and any damage is unknown.
  This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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• Lawyers for Mississippi say foster care system doesn’t violate US Constitution, again ask to end federal oversight

  24-09-2026 00:10 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mississippi’s government said health and safety problems in the foster care system are not being intentionally ignored as the state’s attorneys continue their efforts to dismiss federal oversight over its child welfare system. In a Tuesday court filing, lawyers from Mississippi’s Attorney General’s Office and the private law firm Baker Donelson said the issues that a court-appointed monitor identified in a recent report do not violate the U.S. Constitution. The
  
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• Lawyers for Mississippi say foster care system doesn’t violate U.S. Constitution, again ask to end federal oversight

  24-09-2026 00:10 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Mississippi’s government said health and safety problems in the foster care system are not being intentionally ignored as the state’s attorneys continue their efforts to dismiss federal oversight over its child welfare system. In a Tuesday court filing, lawyers from Mississippi’s Attorney General’s Office and the private law firm Baker Donelson said the issues that a court-appointed monitor identified in a recent report do not violate the U.S. Constitution. The
  
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• 2nd man denied bond in death of Tasia Fortune, as Jackson police search for more suspects

  23-09-2026 21:44 via mississippitoday.org
  
  A second man was denied bond Wednesday in connection with the killing of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old mother of four who was found last month hanging from a tree in west Jackson. Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney announced the arrest of Earnest Lloyd Jr., 25,  Tuesday at the Jackson City Council meeting. She said the Jackson Police Department is seeking help from the U.S. Marshals Service to arrest at least one other person. Last week, police charged Jarques Ratliff, 51, with
  
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• Two former Capitol Police officers go on trial on manslaughter charge

  23-09-2026 20:49 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The trial began Wednesday for two former Capitol Police officers charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a 25-year-old Jackson man, with attorneys arguing over whether the shooting was in self-defense.Steven Frederick Jr. and Michael Lamar Rhinewalt, who are both white, were part of the crime suppression Flex Unit of the Capitol Police involved in the death of a Black man, Jaylen Lewis, on Sept. 25, 2022. The officers stopped Lewis’ vehicle after a traffic violation and fa
  
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• Ex-Capitol Police officers on trial on manslaughter charge

  23-09-2026 20:49 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The trial began Wednesday for two former Capitol Police officers charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a 25-year-old Jackson man.Steven Frederick Jr. and Michael Lamar Rhinewalt, who are both white, were part of the crime suppression Flex Unit of the Capitol Police involved in the death of a Black man, Jaylen Lewis, on Sept. 25, 2022.According to the indictment, the men said one of them shot Lewis because it “was necessary to protect himself from great bodily harm or death at
  
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• Opponent alleges US Rep. Ezell violated campaign finance laws. Ezell camp calls it a ‘political stunt’

  23-09-2026 19:45 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Carl Boyanton, an independent candidate running for the 4th Congressional District, filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging his Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell, accepted more money from campaign donors than the law allows. Boyanton, a business owner, filed the report against Ezell in June and focuses on seven members of the Chouest family, which owns shipbuilding company Edison Chouest Offshore. They donated to Ezell, who chairs the Subcommittee on Coast G
  
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• Could Mississippi State and Ole Miss repeat the glory of the 2014 football season?

  23-09-2026 18:24 via mississippitoday.org
  
  So, here we are, three weeks into the college football season, and some Mississippi football fans are asking themselves: Could we be looking at another 2014 season?Rick ClevelandRemember? For nearly two months, Mississippi was the talk of college football. Ole Miss began the season ranked 18th and rose to as high as No. 3. Mississippi State began the season unranked and rose to No. 1. No. 1! The Bulldogs stayed there for five weeks. Five weeks! For two weeks in October, State was ranked No. 1 a
  
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• Arrest Made After Man Pulls Pistol Tuesday Afternoon in Kosciusko

  23-09-2026 18:11 via breezynews.com
  
  Around 3:00 PM Tuesday Afternoon, the Kosciusko Police Department received a call notifying them of a man who pulled a pistol on another driver in the parking lot behind Renasant Bank near the square in Kosciusko.
  No shots or injuries were reported, but one arrest was made.
  The post Arrest Made After Man Pulls Pistol Tuesday Afternoon in Kosciusko appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Downed Tree Blocks Road Tuesday Afternoon in Attala, Bumper Found Nearby

  23-09-2026 17:57 via breezynews.com
  
  Around 12:35 Tuesday afternoon, first responders were notified of a downed tree blocking Hwy 14 E a couple miles east of Attala Rd. 5216.
  Upon arriving, they discovered that there was a bumper next to the downed tree, but no vehicle nearby that it may have come from.
   It is unclear if the tree took off a passing driver’s bumper, or if it was there by happenstance.
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• E.P.I.C Academy Fall Festival This Friday

  23-09-2026 16:09 via breezynews.com
  
  E.P.I.C. Academy in Sallis will host a Fall Festival on Thursday, September 24, from 6–8 p.m. There will be activities, food, music, and more for all to enjoy.
  E.P.I.C. Academy is located at 6149 Hwy. 12 in Sallis. The community is invited to attend and enjoy an evening of fun.
  The post E.P.I.C Academy Fall Festival This Friday appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• At northeast Mississippi summit, lived experience shapes conversations on addiction and recovery

  23-09-2026 15:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  During breaks between sessions at the Northeast Mississippi Mental Health & Substance Use Recovery Summit, Andy Newsom navigated through the vendor booths, shaking hands and asking about resources. New Orleans-raised Newsom, who stood out among attendees with his head-to-toe Jacksonville Jaguars outfit and colorful tattoos, already knew several of the treatment centers in attendance. One was his former employer, the North Mississippi State Hospital. That was a meaningful position, he t
  
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• Photos: Hadlee Fancher Crowned Ethel Homecoming Queen

  23-09-2026 14:50 via breezynews.com
  
  Ethel High School celebrated Homecoming Friday night with the Tigers hosting Greenville Christian.
  The Homecoming Court was recognized during the festivities with Hadlee Fancher announced as the 2026 KHS Homecoming Queen. 
  The post Photos: Hadlee Fancher Crowned Ethel Homecoming Queen appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• HEALTH ALERT: Attala County Sheriff’s Office Warns Public of Emerging Synthetic Opioid ‘Cychlorphine’

  23-09-2026 14:27 via breezynews.com
  
  Local law enforcement is warning the community about a dangerous synthetic opioid found in the illicit drug supply: cychlorphine.
  In a public service announcement, the Attala County Sheriff’s Office alerted residents to the drug’s extreme potency and highlighted a critical hidden danger: standard fentanyl test strips may not detect cyclorphine. Officials caution that a negative test result does not mean a drug is safe.
  Authorities also warn that counterfeit pills can look nearly iden
  
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• DUIs, Shoplifting, and Aggravated Assault Arrests in Carthage and Leake County

  23-09-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  BRUCE L BELL, 56, of Philadelphia, DUI – 1st, Seatbelt Violation, LCSO.  Bond $1,000, $500.
   BRADLEY T CHILDS, 28, of Silver City, DUI – 1st, Improper Turn, LCSO.  Bond $1,000, $500.
   ALEXIS J HERNANDEZ-MACARIO, 20, No Insurance, Improper Equipment, Possession of Marijuana, Open Container, CPD.  Bond $438, $238, $424.25, $389.25.
   JAMES O MOORE, 36, of Lena, Aggravated Assault – Manifesting Extreme Indifference to Life, LCSO.  Bond N/A.
   
  
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• Audio: Sunstar Insurance Coaches Show – September 23, 2026

  23-09-2026 09:30 via breezynews.com
  
  This week: On this episode of the Sunstar Insurance Coaches Show, Holmes Head Coach Marcus Wood joins recaps the game against Coahoma, spotlights Player of the Game George Wilcox, and previews the game against MS Gulf Coast.The post Audio: Sunstar Insurance Coaches Show – September 23, 2026 appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Audio: MDWFP Conservation Officer Jason Blaylock Previews Attala County Wildlife Extravaganza on The BreckFast Show

  23-09-2026 08:50 via breezynews.com
  
  Jason Blaylock with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks stopped by The BreckFast Show Wednesday morning to preview the upcoming Attala County Wildlife Extravaganza.
  Blaylock shared information on how the event came together, what hunters need to know about bringing in deer, turkey, and fish for official record scoring, and what families can expect from nearly 40 outdoor vendors, live calling demonstrations, and interactive wildlife exhibits.
  The event is taking place this
  
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• MS Gas Prices Could Be Headed to 4-Year High

  23-09-2026 07:05 via breezynews.com
  
  Gas prices in Mississippi are at their highest point since May and are threatening to reach a level not seen in more than four years.  AAA says the statewide average this morning is $3.99.  That’s up 10 cents in the past week.   In May, the average price peaked at $4.01, the most Mississippians have paid since July of 2022.  Locally, several counties are already averaging above $4, including Attala at $4.09, Carroll at $4.07, Neshoba at $4.05 and Winston at $4.01.
  
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• Oxford police investigate 2 university student deaths, warn against using kratom

  22-09-2026 23:27 via mississippitoday.org
  
  Two University of Mississippi students died on Monday, sparking an ongoing investigation and a warning against using an herbal substance sold at many gas stations.
  The Oxford Police Department on Tuesday shared a news release on social media issued by Lafayette County Metro Narcotics, which said authorities are conducting two investigations into the deaths of the students, who were not named. It also advised avoiding kratom, sold in gas stations across much of Mississippi.“Law enforcement
  
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• The Other Side: Hulum says Mississippi, country need leadership, unity in Washington

  22-09-2026 23:13 via mississippitoday.org
  
  [11:45 AM]State Rep. Jeffrey Hulum III, who’s represented Harrison County in the state House since 2022, says his experience as a 22-year Army combat veteran, and years of helping feed the neediest Mississippians has taught him about leadership and how to bring communities together. Hulum is the Democratic nominee for the 4th District U.S. House seat in Mississippi, running against incumbent Republican Mike Ezell.
  
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• No ransoms paid in cyberattacks on UMMC and IHL, officials say

  22-09-2026 21:06 via mississippitoday.org
  
  No ransoms were paid to hackers during the cyberattacks that hit the University of Mississippi Medical Center or Institutes of Higher Learning this year, officials confirmed to Mississippi Today. “No state taxpayer dollars were used” to pay the perpetrators of either attack, said Sen. Nicole Boyd, a Republican from Oxford and the chair of the Senate Universities and Colleges Committee.A cyberattack struck the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning offices on Sep. 7, tempor
  
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• Raccoon boot camp in Mississippi teaches survival skills to abandoned kits

  22-09-2026 21:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  PASS CHRISTIAN — Muddy, sweat-soaked and occasionally bloody, the dedicated staff at a Mississippi wildlife center are drill sergeants. And their soldiers? Baby raccoons.Welcome to raccoon boot camp, where the goal is to help sick or injured animals learn to survive in the south Mississippi wilderness — a skill set they would have learned from their mothers, most of whom died or were separated from their kits by storms, traffic accidents or other traumatic events.A raccoon kit peers
  
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• Nolan Wells may have drowned, but questions remain: How? And why?

  22-09-2026 20:50 via mississippitoday.org
  
  The parents of Nolan Xavier Wells say they will continue to push for answers about his death, after a Jackson County grand jury concluded that he likely drowned and no one would face criminal charges.Their attorney Ben Crump and the Rev. Al Sharpton said that the grand jury report doesn’t close the book on Wells’ death or answer lingering questions about what led to it or how the 18-year-old died. His mother, Christine Wonsley, said she received a text message from Jackson Coun
  
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• Safe drinking water is human right, UN says, despite 5th Circuit ruling in Jackson case

  22-09-2026 18:45 via mississippitoday.org
  
  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 the section here. Although the federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit from Mississippi residents related to lead-contaminated water earlier this month, the right to safe drinking water has been recognized by
  
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• Ethel Saw Mill Fire Tuesday Afternoon

  22-09-2026 17:09 via breezynews.com
  
  The sawmill on Mill Rd. in Ethel is currently on fire.
  Attala County firefighters and other volunteers were dispatched just before 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.
  Crews are currently responding to the scene. The extent of the fire and any damage is unknown.
  This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
  The post Ethel Saw Mill Fire Tuesday Afternoon appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• Survey ordered by Gov. Reeves shows many Mississippi agencies are embracing AI use

  22-09-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
  As Mississippi’s state government agencies embrace artificial intelligence, or AI, in their work, officials say human oversight remains essential.Mississippi defines AI in part as “a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.“In January 2025, Gov. Tate Reeves issued an executive order directing the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services t
  
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• Shoplifting, Hindering Prosecution, and Drug Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County

  22-09-2026 11:31 via breezynews.com
  
  SAMANTHA N BARRETT, 36, of Carthage, Contempt of Court – Philadelphia Municipal Court, PPD.  Bond N/A.
   CHAD BRACKIN, 49, of Philadelphia, False ID, Hindering Prosecution, NCSO.  Bond $800, $0.
   TAKISHA M DEAN, 34, of Meridian, Possession of Marijuana, PPD.  Bond $800.
   GAYLON GIBSON, 43, of Philadelphia, Bench Warrant – Philadelphia Municipal Court, PPD.  Bond N/A.
   HENRY HARRIS, 40, of Union, Hold for Other Agency, NCSO.  Bond $0.
   
  
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• Storm Threat Diminishing for MS

  22-09-2026 07:56 via breezynews.com
  
  The Storm Prediction Center now says severe weather in Mississippi is unlikely today.  A Level-1 “marginal” risk of isolated severe storms with damaging winds has been shifted farther to the east into Alabama, although a few thunderstorms with gusty winds are still possible in the local area this afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front.
  The post Storm Threat Diminishing for MS appeared first on BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7.
  
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• More Storms Possible in This Area Today

  22-09-2026 07:56 via breezynews.com
  
  Some areas got more than just rain yesterday.  There were some strong wind gusts and hail too.  As severe storms moved through, a tree was knocked down in Neshoba County on Marty Stuart Drive near Highway 19 southeast of Arlington.  And pea-sized hail was reported in the Pearl River Community and on Highway 21 northeast of Philadelphia.  The National Weather Service says there’s a Level-1 “marginal” risk of isolated severe storms again today across most of t
  
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• Attala Countians Voice Concerns Over Power Outages

  22-09-2026 07:47 via breezynews.com
  
  It was a chance for the people in northern Attala County to find out why their power keeps going off.
  “They’re not being provided reasonably adequate service,” says Public Service Commissioner Chris Brown was at a town hall meeting in Carmack last night.  Entergy-Mississippi’s CEO Haley Fisackerly told the crowd of more than 200 people that the company is working to reduce the number of outages systemwide by making major improvements in the power grid, using money th
  
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