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Madison Officer Killed, Brandon Officer Wounded in Standoff

Thursday, June 1 by Randy Bell

A Madison police officer was killed this morning and a Brandon officer suffered "significant injuries" during a standoff with a man who had held a woman hostage in a Brandon neighborhood. The Brandon officer was shot first after a domestic dispute escalated into the... Read More.

Kosciusko Police Officer Charged for Internet Crimes

Wednesday, May 10 by Ashlee Davis

Kosciusko Police Officer, Darren Cawthorn has been arrested and transported to Walton County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.Chief RJ Adams of the Kosciusko Police Department says that Cawthorn was charged for internet crimes that occurred in 2021, before Cawthorn became a police officer.“We don’t condone... Read More.

Two Kosciusko Police Officer Involved Crashes Over Weekend – Officers Expected to Make Full Recoveries

Sunday, March 5 by Ashlee Davis

On Friday, March 3, 2023, just before 10 pm, Kosciusko Police Officers were dispatched to a call for a home invasion in progress.All three responding vehicles were traveling with lights and sirens on. As the last KPD vehicle was passing through the traffic light... Read More.

Shooting into a Dwelling and Aggravated Assault on an Officer in Attala and Leake Arrests

Wednesday, February 22 by Breck Riley

“Sad Day in Mississippi” After Greenville Police Officer Killed

Wednesday, October 12 by Randy Bell

Investigators haven't released many details about the shooting Tuesday night that left Greenville police officer Myiesha Stewart dead. She's the third law enforcement officer to be killed in the line of duty in Mississippi this year. Stewart was a police investigator who was answering... Read More.

New Health Officer Wants to Change Mississippi’s Status as Unhealthiest State

Thursday, August 4 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's new State Health Officer says it's a "high calling" to look after the public health concerns of 2.9 million people. Dr. Dan Edney says he wants to be a catalyst for change. And he says, in this state, change can't wait. Edney says... Read More.

MORA: Slain Officer Was Tissue Donor

Saturday, June 11 by Randy Bell

From the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency:Meridian Police Officer Kennis Croom, who was killed in the line of duty responding to a domestic violence call on Thursday, June 9th, was a registered organ, eye and tissue donor. On Friday, June 10th, Officer Croom was able... Read More.

Special Meeting Called – Decisions Made About Officer Involved Incident

Thursday, May 19 by Ashlee Davis

Kosciusko's Board of Alderman met in a special called meeting on Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 2 pm. At this meeting, the board went into executive session to discuss an incident that involved Officer Braxton Goza. Click here to read about... Read More.

State Health Officer To Resign

Tuesday, March 8 by Randy Bell

State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs-- who's been the public face of Mississippi's battle against COVID-19-- announced Tuesday that he plans to step down later this year.Here's his statement:“I feel like the time is right for me to return to the clinical side of... Read More.

Holmes CC officer exchanges fire with stolen ATV suspect overnight

Thursday, October 24 by Breck Riley

Shots were fired in Goodman overnight near Holmes Community College.Holmes’ District Director of Communications Steve Diffey said the shooting happened around 11:15 pm after a suspect stole an ATV in Goodman and wrecked it near an entrance to the campus.According to Diffey, a Holmes... Read More.

State FFA officer visits Attala students

Thursday, September 26 by Breck Riley

Mississippi Future Farmers of America Vice President James Carpenter recently visited prospective FFA students at the Kosciusko Attala Career Tech to host a leadership workshop.His workshop included leadership styles, team building activities, self-awareness inventories, and obstacle courses to motivate students to harness their leadership... Read More.