Local counties and municipalities are receiving money from the state to help train and equip their firefighters.   The Fire Rebate Fund is financed with taxes paid on fire insurance policies.  The allocations are based partly on population.   In this area, Neshoba County is getting more than $162,000, Leake County about $127,000, Winston County more than $99,000, Attala County almost $93,000, Holmes County about $85,000, Carroll County about $81,000, Choctaw County over $66,000 and Montgomery County about $55,000.

Local municipalities will also benefit with Kosciusko and Philadelphia both getting about $52,000, Louisville more than $45,000, Carthage almost $38,000, Winona around $35,000, Durant about $20,000,  Lexington, Tchula and Ackerman around $16,000 each, Goodman about $14,000,  Carrollton around $11,000, Kilmichael about $10,000, Walnut Grove around $9,000, Ethel and Noxapater over $8,000 each, Lena about $7,000 and Sallis almost $7,000 from the Fire Rebate Fund for local fire protection.

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Around 5:45 PM on Tuesday, the Attala County Fire Department was dispatched to a woods fire on Attala Rd. 1102.

ACFD Chief Tim Cox says a downed power line along a utility right-of-way was to blame for the blaze.

The Forestry Commission was called to secure a lane around the fire, and less than 1 acre burned.

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LASHONDA QUINTE ADAIR, 47, of Gadsden, AL, Indictment, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, NCSO.  Bond $10,000, $600, $0.

KAYLA DELANNA BRAY, 21, of Philadelphia, DUI – 1st, MHP.  Bond $1,500.

MICHELE D BUTLER, 56, of Philadelphia, Domestic Violence – Simple Assault, PPD.  Bond $500.

BREANA L CLARK, 30, of Philadelphia, Bench Warrant – Philadelphia Municipal Court, PPD.  Bond N/A.

DENISE LEANN DENSON, 22, of Philadelphia, Contempt of Court, NCSO.  Bond $0.

GEORGE HARMON, 43, of Philadelphia, Hold for Chancery Court, NCSO.  Bond $0.

DEAISHA CHERIE JENKINS, 28, of Pensacola, FL, DUI – Other Substance, No Insurance, No Driver’s License, Reckless Driving, Possession of Marijuana, NCSO.  Bond $,1500, $800, $300, $500, $1,000.

SHAREAN JORDAN, 59, of Choctaw, Bench Warrant – Philadelphia Municipal Court, Public Drunk, PPD.  Bond N/A, $500.

JOSHUA LOUIS PARKER, 35, of Philadelphia, Child Neglect, NCSO.  Bond $800.

LEANN SUSAN SAM, 32, of Philadelphia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia, Obstructing Traffic, NCSO.  Bond $0, $600, $400.

SHIANNA SULLIVAN-CROOKE, 29, of Union, Indictment, NCSO.  Bond $10,000.

JALISSA S WILLIS, 38, of Walnut Grove, Indictment, NCSO.  Bond $0.

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Kimberly Clark Bell, 40, was arrested Tuesday, September 8, and charged with first-degree arson following a house fire in Attala.

The Attala County Fire Department was dispatched to the residence where Bell was living at approximately 9:45 p.m. Monday after a fire was reported. Firefighters arrived to find a bedroom on fire and quickly extinguished the blaze.

ACFD Chief Tim Cox said an investigation determined the fire was intentionally set, leading to Bell’s arrest. Bell was charged with first-degree arson and is currently being held at the Leake County Correctional Facility.

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This week: On this episode of the Sunstar Insurance Coaches Show, Holmes Head Coach Marcus Wood joins recaps the game against Co-Lin, spotlights Player of the Game Tyran Mosley, and previews the game against Hinds.

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It’ll be hot again today in Mississippi but we won’t have a heat advisory in this area because, even though temperatures will be back in the mid 90s, the humidity shouldn’t be quite as bad.  Don’t get your hopes up too much, but there’s a chance that the weather pattern, at least in some parts of the state, could be changing pretty soon.

“There are some signs that we may see that first real cool front of the year coming down.”

Logan Poole at the National Weather Service in Jackson says we can keep our fingers crossed for a cool-down toward the end of next week.

“Maybe even into the 80s for highs, which doesn’t sound truly remarkable yet, but it’s going to feel a lot different if that’s able to happen.”

Fall is less than two weeks away.  And Poole says…

“Before you know it, we’ll be having nights that are longer than the days and that makes a tremendous seasonal difference.”

And believe it or not…

“We may only be 30-45 days away from looking at some sort of frost risk.”

But, for the time being, the hot weather continues.

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Local residents can help shape the city’s growing green space at the upcoming TREES MS Open House Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. The drop-in event runs from 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kosciusko High School (415 Veterans Memorial Drive).

Attendees should use the “Commons” entrance on the north side near the parking lot.

The session highlights upcoming tree planting initiatives for Jason Niles Park and Kosciusko Lower Elementary School.

Visitors will have the opportunity to review site plans, share feedback, and sign up for upcoming community planting workdays.

The initiative is part of the Trees for Restoration, Ecology, Economy, & Society in Mississippi program, delivered by the non-profit Green Infrastructure Center in partnership with the City of Kosciusko and the Kosciusko School District. Funding is provided by the USDA Forest Service through an Urban & Community Forestry grant administered by the Mississippi Forestry Commission.

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Future educators at the Kosciusko-Attala Career Technical Center (CTC) are stepping out of the high school lecture hall and directly into local classrooms as they officially begin their hands-on Field Experience.

The program allows Education Preparation students to move beyond textbook theory and immerse themselves in the day-to-day realities of teaching. During their placements, aspiring teachers observe instructional strategies, interact directly with students, learn classroom management techniques, and study how experienced educators design lesson plans and foster positive learning environments.

For the students involved, the program serves as an active bridge between learning about education and practicing it. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, reflect on daily classroom dynamics, and learn directly from veteran teachers.

“Field Experience is where the learning really comes to life,” said Tessa Horn, Ed Prep Instructor at Kosciusko-Attala CTC. “Our students have the opportunity to see firsthand what it means to be an educator while beginning to develop the skills, confidence, and professionalism they will need in their own classrooms.”

As these Ed Prep students begin working alongside local teachers, the experience marks a critical first milestone in their journey toward leading their own classrooms and inspiring future generations of students.

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The Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center is proud to recognize Educator Prep instructor Tessa Horn as the September Staff Spotlight.

In her role at the center, Mrs. Horn helps students explore careers in education while developing the essential skills needed to become future teachers. Her commitment to career and technical education provides local students with valuable classroom experience and guidance toward future teaching careers.

KACTC congratulates Mrs. Horn and thanks her for her dedication to student success and her continued impact on the CTC team.

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