Several local baseball and softball teams are moving on to the second round of the MHSAA postseason.

All four local teams — Kosciusko baseball (No. 1 seed), Kosciusko softball (No. 1 seed), Ethel softball (No. 2 seed), and Ethel baseball (No. 4 seed) — have advanced to the second round of the postseason. A notable result from the opening round saw Ethel baseball, the No. 4 seed, earn an upset win over No. 1 seed Riverside to keep their playoff run alive.

Due to expected rain across the area this weekend, many of the second-round games and series have been adjusted to begin on Thursday instead of the originally scheduled dates.

Fans can find the full second-round schedule for each team, along with links to each bracket, posted below.

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Schedule:

*Game 3s are only played if needed.

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Lucas Price, chairman for the 56th annual Natchez Trace Festival, visited The Breckfast Show today to speak about the Gasoline Alley car show happening this weekend.

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The National Weather Service is expecting an uptick in the danger of wildfires today.  It says dry conditions along with low humidity and some gusty winds this afternoon could allow any fires to spread quickly.   It says the humidity may not be quite as low tomorrow and Thursday but the fire danger may continue.

We’ve been fooled by the forecasts before, but this time the Weather Service says it’s becoming increasingly likely that we might get some significant rainfall across Mississippi this weekend as storms move through.  It says up to four inches of rain could fall across the northern counties with as much as three inches as far south as I-20.

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Students from the Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center recently took part in a statewide volunteer effort, assisting with the annual Horses for Handicapped event at the Rankin County Multipurpose Center.

Students in the Career Exploration, Ed Prep, and Health Science programs volunteered at the long-running, all-volunteer event, which serves children and adults with disabilities from across Mississippi.

Horses for Handicapped is designed to provide participants with an inclusive, enjoyable day featuring a variety of activities and hands-on experiences. KACTC students helped support several stations throughout the event, including interactive games, bounce houses, wagon rides, a petting zoo, and horseback rides.

Organizers say the event not only offers meaningful experiences for individuals with disabilities, but also brings together volunteers and communities from across the state in a shared effort of service and inclusion.

For the students, participation provided more than just volunteer hours. School officials say the experience helped students build skills in compassion, leadership, and service while gaining real-world exposure to working with diverse groups of people.

KACTC leaders continue to emphasize community involvement as an important part of their programs, giving students opportunities to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-life settings.

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Kosciusko Police and EMS were called to the intersection of Veterans Memorial Dr. and E. Jefferson St. Monday just before 3 pm for a two-vehicle-crash.

The utility company was notified that a control box was struck during the wreck.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene of the crash. No injuries were reported.

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A crash was reported on Hwy 12 near Attala Rd 4045  at 7:20 a.m. on Monday, April 20.

Attala Deputies, MS Hwy Patrol, EMS, Attala County Fire Department, and Sallis Volunteers were dispatched to the scene.

First responders were alerted to the crash being a rollover, but also that everyone involved was safely out of their vehicles.

At least two people were transported to the hospital by ambulance.

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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) is warning residents about a fraudulent text message currently circulating that falsely claims to be from the Driver Service Bureau (DSB).

According to MDPS, the message is part of a scam and is not connected in any way to the department or the Driver Service Bureau. Officials emphasized that neither MDPS nor DSB will ever send text messages requesting payment or personal information.

Authorities are urging recipients of the suspicious message not to click on any links included in the text. Instead, the public is advised to delete the message immediately and report it as spam through their mobile carrier.

MDPS is encouraging residents to remain vigilant, especially when receiving unsolicited messages that request sensitive information or prompt urgent action.

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The Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center (KACTC) recently celebrated student achievement and dedication during its annual Awards Day ceremony, recognizing those who have completed career and technical programs and taken important steps toward their futures.

Students were honored for successfully completing their programs, marking the culmination of two years of focused, career-oriented study. School officials said program completion represents a significant milestone that reflects students’ perseverance and commitment to developing real-world skills.

In addition to completion awards, several students were recognized for their intent to continue their education or pursue careers within their chosen fields. These acknowledgments highlight the center’s commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to college, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce.

One of the major highlights of the ceremony was the recognition of students who earned national certifications. These certifications demonstrate mastery of industry standards and signal readiness for professional environments, giving students a competitive advantage as they move forward in their careers or education.

The ceremony also honored KACTC Student Ambassadors, recognizing their leadership, professionalism, and service to the school. Student Ambassadors play a key role in representing the center by welcoming visitors, assisting with events, and promoting career and technical education programs.

KACTC officials said Awards Day serves as a reminder of the impact of career and technical education and celebrates students who are prepared to take the next step toward their goals.

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Expect conditions which favor wildfires in this area this week.  The National Weather Service says rainfall amounts were mostly light across Mississippi over the weekend and as the ground dries, winds pick up and humidity remains low, any wildfires which break could spread rapidly, especially on Tuesday.  NWS says more significant rainfall will be possible later in the week.

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PERRY M BRANTLEY, 33, of Carthage, DUI – 2nd, LCSO.  Bond N/A.

TAMORIA A DEAR, 22, Felony Malicious Mischief, CPD.  Bond N/A.

ANNIE N GIPSON, 27, of Carthage, Domestic Violence – Simple Assault, LCSO.  Bond N/A.

KEITH L JONES, 51, of Carthage, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, CPD.  Bond $0.

DEMARROUS D MCGOWAN, 23, of Carthage, Hold – Detainer for MDOC, Bench Warrant – Leake County Justice Court, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, CPD.  Bond N/A, N/A, N/A.

EBERARDO PEREZ, 36, of Canton, No Driver’s License, No Insurance, Careless Driving, Hold for ICE, LCSO.  Bond $500, $500, $500, N/A.

TITUS ROGERS, 25, of Brandon, DUI – 1st, No Insurance, No Driver’s License, Speeding, Seatbelt Violation, Reckless Driving, MHP.  Bond $1,000, $500, $500, $500, $500, $500.

DUSTY W STEWART, 34, of Carthage, Embezzlement, LCSO.  Bond N/A.

DANIELLE D WATSON, 35, of Lena, Transfer and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Possession of Paraphernalia, CPD.  Bond N/A, $1,000.

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