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

  14-07-2026 16:28 via breezynews.com
  
  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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• Hinds sheriff misses judge’s deadline to provide jail death records

  20-07-2026 21:12 via mississippitoday.org
  
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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
  
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• Former Ole Miss employee contends in appeal of dismissed lawsuit that Chancellor Glenn Boyce caved to hecklers

  20-07-2026 20:03 via mississippitoday.org
  
  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
  
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• More student loan borrowers are in default since pandemic-era protections lapsed

  20-07-2026 17:03 via mississippitoday.org
  
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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
  
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• Whites-Koditschek joins as fellow with Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center

  20-07-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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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,
  
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• Applications Open for Kosciusko Attala Partnership Future Leaders of Tomorrow Program

  20-07-2026 12:58 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• Don’t Let Fraud and Scams Ground Your Summer Vacation

  20-07-2026 12:29 via mississippitoday.org
  
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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
  
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• Local Career-Tech Center educators honored with Top State and Regional Awards

  20-07-2026 12:03 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• Audio: 2026 Football Preview – Kosciusko Whippets

  20-07-2026 11:30 via breezynews.com
  
  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

  20-07-2026 07:36 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• Dangerous Heat Stress in MS This Week

  20-07-2026 07:36 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• Person Seriously Hurt in Wreck Sunday Morning

  19-07-2026 19:08 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing in Carthage has Been Found Safe

  19-07-2026 17:57 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing in Carthage

  19-07-2026 17:57 via breezynews.com
  
  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

  19-07-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• Rising health insurance exchange costs are bad news for Mississippi’s working poor

  19-07-2026 13:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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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
  
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• Car Wrecks Near Sallis Saturday Morning

  19-07-2026 08:52 via breezynews.com
  
  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.

  18-07-2026 19:23 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• Friday Night Fire on Youth Center Road

  18-07-2026 19:22 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• Senatobia officer involved in fatal shooting of Black toddler was accused of making a racially offensive remark two days prior

  18-07-2026 19:01 via mississippitoday.org
  
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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 [email protected]. 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 &
  
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• Proposed weir rehabilitation aims to restore East Pearl River

  18-07-2026 15:00 via mississippitoday.org
  
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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
  
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• Aggravated Assault and Multiple DUIs and Domestic Violence Arrests in Carthage and Leake County

  18-07-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• Domestic violence, resisting arrest, and other recent Kosciusko arrests

  18-07-2026 07:00 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• Senatobia officer involved in fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was once accused of exaggerating threat posed by a car 

  18-07-2026 00:55 via mississippitoday.org
  
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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 [email protected]. 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 w
  
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• Mississippi joins states reporting cyclospora stomach bug

  18-07-2026 00:20 via mississippitoday.org
  
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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
  
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• Q&A: Nora Miller reflects on her tenure, her hopes and the ‘constant battle for funding’ for Mississippi University for Women

  17-07-2026 21:12 via mississippitoday.org
  
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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
  
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• Q&A: Nora Miller reflects on her tenure, her hopes and the ‘constant battle for funding,’ for Mississippi University for Women

  17-07-2026 21:12 via mississippitoday.org
  
  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
  
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• Cyclosporiasis Case Confirmed in Local Public Health District

  17-07-2026 18:09 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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• ‘Kidney chains’ could save lives and billions of healthcare dollars, advocates say

  17-07-2026 18:03 via mississippitoday.org
  
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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
  
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• Child Neglect, Domestic Violence, and DUIs in Philadelphia and Neshoba County Arrests

  17-07-2026 14:00 via breezynews.com
  
  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
  
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