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Kosciusko schools got their academic year off to a rollicking good start with students, faculty and parents quickly settling in . . .

Trump’s tips are now for sale

Donald Trump has so blatantly monetized the presidency that his social media company sees no reason to mince words about . . .

Mississippi’s only two cannabis testing laboratories are merging

Company leaders said without this restructuring, neither lab would have the operational scale necessary to remain viable in the Mississippi . . .

Fitch runs for governor

And then there were three – with more to come. Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced for Governor last week. She . . .

Indigent defense plan given for 5th Circuit Court District

The Greenwood Commonwealth reviewed all 23 indigent defense plans submitted to the Mississippi Supreme Court. Eight districts, covering 28 counties . . .

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Arrest Report 8-1-2026 to 8-10-2026
Mon,08/10/26-12:48PM , 1,486 Reads
Arrest Report 8-1-2026 to 8-10-2026

08-01-2026, Shontaz Brooks, a 49 yo B/M from Kosciusko, was arrested for DUI 2nd by Ofc. Nash.

08-04-2026, Decoda R. Cissna, a 31 yo W/M from West, was arrested for Shoplifting 1st and Failure to Appear in Court by Ofc. Ballard.
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Lebby gives update on Bulldogs Fall Camp
Wed,08/12/26-9:15AM , 604 Reads 5,909 Statewide
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State Senate cybersecurity committee to assess evolving threats, recommend legislation to protect Mississippians
By CASS RUTLEDGE - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,08/11/26-4:32PM , 579 Reads 4,724 Statewide
The Mississippi Senate select committee will examine what other states, including Utah, Florida, and Georgia, have done to address cybersecurity threats.
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Mississippi’s only two cannabis testing laboratories are merging
By CASS RUTLEDGE - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,08/10/26-9:58AM , 467 Reads 5,415 Statewide
Company leaders said without this restructuring, neither lab would have the operational scale necessary to remain viable in the Mississippi market as demand in the state’s medical cannabis program has not met initial projections.
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Governor appoints Porter to fill 10th Chancery Court seat

The retirement of Judge Chase Ford Morgan created a vacancy in the Marion County Chancery Court District.

A youth court referee and special master in Marion County has been appointed by Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) to fill a vacancy in the 10th Chancery Court District.