HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above

It’s been a common occurrence this summer– Holmes County getting hotter than the rest of the local area.  Locations near and west of I-55 have been the focus of most of our heat stress episodes.  And the one that’s underway as we reach the end of August is no exception.  The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for a portion of western Mississippi including Holmes County until 8 pm this evening.  The heat index in Durant today is forecast around 105.

Tomorrow, Carroll County will be added to the heat advisory beginning at noon.

As the week goes on, the heat stress will spread to the east.  The heat index in Carthage could reach 105 as early as tomorrow and by Wednesday, heat indices could range from 105 in Philadelphia to 106 in Kosciusko and Carthage and 107 in Durant.

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The Ethel Tigers opened their season Friday night in a high-intensity battle against J.Z. George, ultimately falling 28-20 in a game filled with explosive special teams plays and defensive standouts.

J.Z. George scored early on a first-quarter safety and added a 47-yard fumble return in the second quarter. Ethel answered immediately when Dante Bailey returned a kickoff 75 yards for the Tigers’ first touchdown of the year. After J.Z. George responded with a 20-yard touchdown pass, Caleb Merritt fielded the next kickoff and raced 75 yards for Ethel’s second house call of the night. Quarterback Taylon May punched in the two-point conversion to pull the Tigers within 22-14 at halftime.

J.Z. George extended its lead in the third quarter with a 45-yard fumble return. Ethel mounted a late rally in the fourth quarter capped by a 20-yard touchdown run from Zantavious Clark to bring the score to 28-20, but J.Z. George held on in the final minutes.

Reflecting on the performance, Ethel head coach Junior Graham noted the execution mistakes while pointing toward the big picture.

“I felt like our fans paid to watch 3 Jr. High games this week based on the level of execution Friday,” Graham said. “We had some bright spots and plenty of positives to build on.”

Ethel compiled 183 total yards of offense, led by Clark’s 42 yards rushing and May’s 82 passing yards on 6-of-15 completions. Caden Merritt was the top receiver with 36 yards, while Charles Pender and Curtavius Irving paced the defense with 7.5 tackles apiece. May added an interception, while M. Renfro and J. Teague each recovered fumbles.

Coach Graham and the Tigers will look to clean up the details and build on those positive steps as they prepare for next week’s matchup against St. Andrews.

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ALEXIS R BONEY, 25, of Laurel, DUI – 1st, PPD.  Bond $1,500.

WILLIAM SCOTTEY DUNN, 49, of Union, Hold for Investigations, Possession of Paraphernalia, Disturbing the Peace.  Bond $0, $600, $600.

FILEMON HERNANDEZ-HERNANDEZ, 53, of Canton, No Driver’s License, Hold for Other Agency, NCSO.  Bond $300, $0.

MILTON WONYA JONES, 28, of Demopolis, AL, DUI, Possession of Paraphernalia, CTED.  Bond $2,000, $600.

LATASHA MCGOWAN, 40, of Philadelphia, Failure to Appear, Child Neglect, Hold for MDOC, MDOC.  Bond $0, $800, $0.

PATRICIA MINGO, 52, of Philadelphia, Contempt of Court – Philadelphia Municipal Court, PPD.  Bond N/A.

ANTHONY STINGLEY, 40, of Walnut Grove, Felony DUI, Hold for MDOC, PPD.  Bond N/A, N/A.

JAMES CHARLES WARREN, 61, of Union, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, No Insurance, Failure to Signal Lane Change, Seat Belt Violation, NCSO.  Bond $10,000, $800, $300, $60.

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Expect increasing heat stress in this part of central Mississippi during the coming week.   Today’s highs will be slightly above normal in the mid 90s.  But some places, like Durant, will already see the heat index climbing up close to 105 this afternoon.  By Tuesday, triple digit heat indices are forecast areawide with feels-like temperatures around 105 in Kosciusko, Carthage and Philadelphia and up to 110 in Durant.

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Copiah-LIncoln CC at Holmes CC 

Kosciusko at Florence

Winston Academy at Leake Academy 

**Pregame times are approximate.

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ETHEL, Miss.-An ambulance made a pickup at the Ethel High School football field during the game Friday night.

The call came in about 9 p.m. and when the ambul;ance got there it had to be directed to the field to maneuver in.

The exact nature of tyhe injury was not disclosed, but fractures were mentioned as being possible.

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PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–A pharmacvy break-in in Philadelphia Friday morning has police looking for the person or people responsible.

The Philadelphia Police Dept. says Hospital Discount Drugs was robbed of an undisclosed amount of pills when someone used a brick to bust a win dow about 3 a.m.

It is believed, based on video surveillance, that one person is responsible, but police are asking for tips.

If you have relevant information about the break-in, you are asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 601-656-2131 or East Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-855-485-8477.

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CARTHAGE, Miss.–One person was killed in a one-car wreck Saturday afternoon in Leake County, confirmed the Leake County Coroner’s Office.

The wreck involved a gold Chevy Impala that turn ed over and caught fire on Hwy. 25 near Wiggins Loop Rd.

The 911 call came in about 3:45 p.m. About ten minutes later Leake County deputies caslled for the coroner’s office.

Leake County DeputyCoroner Michael Harper identified the victim as Quintin DeShawn Ferguson, 31, of Kosciusko.

The exact cause of the wreck is under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

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CHRISTOPHER P GIPSON, 39, of Carthage, Bench Warrant – Leake County Justice Court, LCSO.  Bond N/A.

DARRELL L JOHNSON, 47, Hold – Detainer for MDOC, Burglary – Breaking and Entering, Trespass after Notice on Non-Permission, LCSO.  Bond N/A, $0, $1,000.

ROGER MASSEY, 58, of Carthage, Domestic Violence – Simple Assault, CPD.  Bond $500.

SHU KAYA L ROBINSON, 31, of Lena, Warrant – Leake County Justice Court, LCSO.  Bond $0.

MERRILL C VAUGHN, 52, of Walnut Grove, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, DUI – 2nd, Revoked or Suspended Driver’s License, CPD.  Bond $0, $1,351, $498.

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