Holmes Community College will welcome alumni, students, and community members to its Goodman Campus on Thursday, Oct. 22, for Homecoming 2026. The full day of festivities features athletic showcases, musical performances, and alumni recognitions, concluding with the Bulldogs taking on Mississippi Delta Community College on the gridiron at 3 p.m.

The morning kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a Visual Arts Show inside McMorrough Library showcasing student artwork. The library will remain open for visitors until kickoff. Sports fans can catch open athletic practices starting at 9 a.m. for the baseball and softball teams, followed by a 9:15 a.m. Lady Bulldogs basketball practice in the newly renovated Frank Branch Coliseum.

Career and educational displays also take center stage early in the day. A Career and Transfer Fair will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Grove under the white tent outside McDaniel Hall, while Workforce Development hosts the Major’s Truck Expo in the Chapel parking lot at 10 a.m., allowing guests to inspect large industry training vehicles.

Formal alumni recognitions will take place at 10 a.m. in McDaniel Auditorium. This year’s honorees include:

Following the awards ceremony, the Coachmen Singers and Holmes Connection! perform at 10:20 a.m.

Midday activities shift back to the campus grounds at 11 a.m. with family games in the Grove and lunch options across Carroll Cafeteria, Lorance Student Center, and local food trucks parked in front of McDaniel Hall. Former players will take to the court for a Basketball Alumni Game at noon in Frank Branch Coliseum, while the Holmes Chorale presents a multi-style musical performance in the Chapel on the Hill at 12:15 p.m.

Tailgating grounds open at 1 p.m. on the football practice field, featuring live music from the main stage, class reunions, and department tents. The Holmes Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting at 1:45 p.m. inside the Alumni Tent, leading into a school-wide pep rally at 2 p.m. with the Holmes cheerleaders and band.

Pre-game ceremonies at Ras Branch Field begin at 2:25 p.m. as the Holmes Marching Band makes its entrance. The Homecoming Court presentation and queen crowning will take place at 2:30 p.m., followed by an on-field presentation of the 2026 alumni honorees at 2:45 p.m. The Holmes Chorale will perform the national anthem at 2:55 p.m. just prior to the 3 p.m. kickoff against Mississippi Delta Community College.

For more information regarding the day’s event schedule, contact Katherine Ellard at 662-472-9134 or [email protected].

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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.

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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 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.

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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 EHS Homecoming Queen.

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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 identical to legitimate prescription medications.

To protect yourself and others, public safety officials recommend:

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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.

SHARAD PERNELL, 42, Bench Warrant – Leake County Justice Court, LCSO.  Bond $2,000.

CHRISTOPHER W SANDERS, 44, of Carthage, Felony Hold for Drug Court, DC.  Bond N/A.

TRUMAN TURNER, 60, of Carthage, DUI – 1st, LCSO.  Bond $1,000.

CHASITY L WALLS, 37, of Memphis, TN, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, LCSO.  Bond $25,000.

MICHAEL D WELLS, 28, of Walnut Grove, Shoplifting, WGPD.  Bond $0.

DUSTIN D WHITE, 42, of Carthage, No Insurance, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, Simple Assault – Causing Bodily Injury, Failure to Obey Traffic Control, CPD.  Bond $438, N/A, N/A, $240.

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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 Coahoma, spotlights Player of the Game George Wilcox, and previews the game against MS Gulf Coast.

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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 Friday (Sept. 25) and Saturday (Sept. 26) at the Attala County Coliseum.

Listen to the full audio below and see the attached flyer for more information.

Audio: Jason Blaylock on The BreckFast Show

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