The Holmes County Extension Office is offering a food safety course.
The ServSafe Food Safety Course will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m at the new office in Lexington, MS.
Cost of the certification training is $140.00 per person.
The deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 31, 2016.
For questions or registration information, contact MSU-Extension Agent Tara Howell by phone at 662-834-2795 or via email at tara.e.howell@.msstate.edu.
At 10:30 am Attala Deputies, The Mississippi Patrol, MedStat EMS along with Attala Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a two vehicle MVA on Highway 35 North approximately 4 to 5 miles from the city limits. Units arrived on scene to find an 18 wheeler Lowboy and a car had collided blocking one lane of traffic. MedStat checked the patients but no medical transport was given. No word on the exact cause of the accident.
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“Good Morning Kosciusko” is proud to announce the return of “Minute with the Mayor.”
Several years ago, Kosciusko Mayor Jimmy Cockroft appeared on Breezy 101 once or twice a month to discuss topics and events going on in the city.
This included the agenda at the monthly aldermen meetings and other business governed by the city.
This week on Minute with the Mayor, Cockroft gives an update on funds for the proposed Native American Museum, we take a look at a new city ordnance, and discuss job openings with the city.
At 12:10 pm Kosciusko Police and City Fire responded to a report of a two vehicle MVA at the intersection of Highway 35 South and Highway 12. No injuries were reported.
A 24-year-old truck driver died when his vehicle was hit by an Amtrak train in the Mississippi Delta.
Holmes County Sheriff Willie March says the wreck happened Wednesday morning near Cruger.
March says based on Social Security records, the truck driver’s name was Omar Savillion of Leland, Mississippi. However, deputy coroner Ruby Redmond says the man’s relatives identified him as Omar Sabillon.
Amtrak spokeswoman Kimberly Woods says no injuries were reported to 169 passengers and crew aboard the southbound City of New Orleans, which runs between Chicago and its namesake city.
Woods says the train stayed at the site while authorities investigated.
The Federal Railroad Administration says at least 54 people have died at Mississippi railroad crossings since 2007, including at least 14 involving Amtrak trains. (AP)
Local area high school football games for Friday, October 7:
Attala County:
Choctaw County:
Holmes County:
Leake County:
Neshoba County:
Scott County:
Winston County:
Other notable games:
Just in time for fall, the Attala County Library is preparing for its book and bake sale.
This year’s event will be held Oct. 6 – 7 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily.
The sale is sponsored byt the Friends of the Attala County Library.
For more information, visit Attala County Library on Facebook or call 662-289-5141.
The new Millcreek School in Kosciusko is holding an open house.
The open house is set for Friday, Oct 7 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
The school is located at 162 Aponaug Road in Kosciusko.
The public is invited to meet and greet the staff and tour the new facility.
For more information, contact Jonathan Carnes by phone at 662-289-7902 or by email at Jonathan.Carnes@millcreekcenters.com.
The great-granddaughter of a local legend will be in Kosciusko this week signing copies of her new book.
Laura Ann Hooff Kline, great-granddaughter of Mrs. Laura V. Kelly, will hold a book signing Friday, Oct. 7 from 3:00 pm 0 6:00 pm at the Kosciusko-Attala Partnership.
Kline will be autographing copies of the her book “The Lady in the Cemetery.”
The statue of Mrs. Laura Kelly in the Kosciusko City Cemetary is a popular tourist attraction in central Mississippi.
According to local historians, Mrs. Laura V. Kelly died in 1890 at the age of 38. Following her death, the statue was made in Italy after her husband, Mr. C. Clay Kelly, sent an Italian sculptor a picture of his late wife in her wedding dress.
The statue becomes very popular this time of year due to many ghost stories and legends surrounding the memorial.
For years, older siblings have tried to scare their younger brother or sisters by telling them that the statue comes to life and points at innocent passers by.
The statue was recently vandalized and is currently missing a part of the hand.
Hard copies of the book can be purchased for $50 and paper back copies for $25.
The proceeds from the books sale will go towards the fund to help fix the statue.
On October 3, 2016, Travis Love, a 28-year-old black male was arrested for Failure to Appear in Court and Suspended Drivers License on Highway 12 West by Officer Charles Burrell.
Other recent arrests:
On October 3, 2016, Carolyn Sharkey, a 45-year-old black female, was arrested for two counts of Second Offense Shoplifting and Contempt of Court on Aponaug Road by Captain Bobby Land.
On October 3, 2016, Travis Love, a 28-year-old black male, was arrested for Failure to Appear in Court and Suspended Drivers License on Highway 12 West by Officer Charles Burrell.
On September 30, 2016 Ricky Boyles, a 51-year-old white male, was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Violence on Aponaug Road by Officer Kenny Barron.
On October 2 2016, Adrian Burroughs, a 26-year-old black female, was arrested for Shoplifting on Highway 35 South by Officer Chase Voyles
On September 30, 2016 Niles Luckett, a 35-year-old black female, was arrested for Failure to Appear in Court and Felony Domestic Violence on Peeler Street by Captain David White.
On September 30, 2016, Timothy Bray, a 27-year-old black male, was arrested for Shoplifting at Hibbett Sports by Officer Kenny Barron.
On September 27, 2016, Anastasia Boston, an 18-year-old black female, was arrested for Shoplifting First Offense on Veterans Memorial Drive by Officer Kenneth Baron.
On September 27, 2016, Cierra Snow, an 18-year-old black female, was arrested for Shoplifting First Offense on Veterans Memorial Drive by Officer Josh Pinkard.
On September 26, 2016 Fallon Harmon, a 29-year-old black female, was arrested for Contempt of Court at Westwood by Officer Josh Pinkard.
On September 26, 2016 Billy Brown, a 21-year-old white male, was arrested for Contempt of Court on West Jefferson Street by Captain Danny Groves
On September 26, 2016 Dejohn Phillips, a 19-year-old black male, was arrested for Careless Driving and No Drivers License on Westwood Drive by Investigator Mark Hill.
Kosciusko Whippet cornerback Jordan Selmon has been named this week’s Autumn Ridge Dental Player of the Game.
The Whippets lost Friday’s game to Noxubee County, but Selmon turned in an outstanding performance.
Selmon recorded nine tackles and several pass deflections on defense.
Whippet coaches said that they will continue to need big plays from Selmon as the team looks to secure a playoff spot.
For his performance, Selmon received a player of the game t-shirt courtesy of Autumn Ridge Dental.
The Whippets will be on the road this week to take on the Houston Hilltoppers.
Listen to the game on Breezy 101, Breezynews.com, and the Breezy 101 mobile app to find out who will named the next Autumn Ridge Dental Player of the Game.
At 6:45 am Kosciusko Police were called to Highway 12 West near State Farm for a report of a two vehicle MVA. No injuries were reported.
At 12:20 pm Kosciusko Police were called to Highway 12 Est in front of Sunflower. The caller said that a pig was running across the roadway.
At 4:57 pm Attala Deputies, MedStat EMS, Zama Volunteers along with Attala Fire and rescue responded to a report of a one vehicle MVA. The caller said t was located on Attala Road 5001. No injuries were reported.
Neshoba County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the discovery of a body found Thursday morning in Dixon.
Neshoba County Sheriff Tommy Waddell said “The body has been taken to the crime lab in Jackson for processing to determine the cause and actual time of death.”
The identity of the victim is not being released at this time.
At 8:18 a.m. Thursday, officers were called to County Road 212 off of Highway 21 South. A body was found in the ditch on the side of the road.
Sheriff Waddell said no further details are being released at this time, that the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Department is investigating.
The Holmes Community College Bulldogs hosted the East Mississippi Community College Lions in Goodman Thursday night. The Lions were the first on the board while ending the 1st quarter with 3 TD/PATs and the Bulldogs scored 2 TD/PATs for a score of 21-14. The 2nd quarter saw both teams continuing the momentum with the Lions adding 2 TD/PATs and the Bulldogs adding 2TDs and a 2point conversion for a half time score of 35-28. Coming back in the 3rd quarter, the Lions were able to add 3 TD/PATs, and the Bulldogs added 1 TD/PAT bringing the score up to 56-35. The 4th quarter came to a close with the Lions scoring 1 more TD/PAT and the Bulldogs adding 2 more TD/PATs for a final score of 63-49
Boswell Media Sports is ready for another exciting week of the Helmet-to-Helmet broadcast for the 2016 football season. This week’s feature game of an 11-game broadcast schedule will be between Ethel and Sebastopol.
Sebastopol Bobcats fans left the game satisfied last Friday as they saw their football team run past the Durant Tigers 30-13. With the win, Sebastopol improves its record to 4-3 on the season.
The Bobcats host Ethel tonight in a 1A Region 3 test. The Ethel Tigers go into the test with a record of 3-3. The Tigers football team defeated the visiting Leake County Gators in last week’s matchup 38-24.
You can catch the live broadcast of the “Helmet to Helmet” feature game on Cruisin 98.3 with play-by-play commentator Easton Colvin. Each week’s Helmet-to-Helmet game will be available on Cruisin 98.3 and the Cruisin 98 mobile app. Pre-game will start at 6:30 followed by live action with kickoff coverage starting at 7 pm.
The Natchez Trace Parkway has placed burn restrictions on all open fires effective immediately.
Dry weather has elevated the danger of forest fires, and the parkway’s restrictions correspond with burn bans in several Northeast Mississippi counties, including Clay, Chickasaw, Lee, Itawamba, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tishomingo and Webster.
The Natchez Trace ban currently affects the parkway between mileposts 203 and 309.
The use of propane or gas grills or outdoor propane/gas heaters is not affected by the ban, nor is the use of charcoal grills. However, coals and embers generated by a charcoal grill should be completely extinguished with water before removal or dumping.
The National Park Service law enforcement may issue citations to anyone who violates these restrictions. (AP)
Greenlee Elementary school in McCool will hold its annual Fall Carnival fundraiser Saturday night.
The carnival will be held at the school from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
This year’s activities will include a cake walk, games, hay ride, auction, and food.
Greenlee Principal Culley Newman said that organizers are still accepting donation items for the auction.
For more information, call the school at 662-674-5263.
Greenlee Principal Culley Newman on “Good Morning Kosciusko” speaking about the carnival.
The Attala County Unit of Retired Education Personnel of Mississippi (REPM) recently held its first meeting for the 2015-2016 school year at the Oprah Winfrey Boys & Girls Club.
The program for the month was presented by Dr. Phil Sutphin, from Decatur, Ms. He is the new state Director for District III.
Sutphin gave updates on the state of PERS, and also addressed questions and concerns from those in attendance. He also gave information about the upcoming State meeting for District III that will be held in Philadelphia, MS on Oct. 18,2016.
As part of a community service project, the group made a $300.00 donation to the OWBGC. This donation will be used for the clubs Academic Recognition Program. CVO Maudie Benton and CEO Donald Evans accepted the donation on behalf of the Board.
Those present for the presentation were: (left to right) Juanita Fleming, Mary Lou Faurot, Virginia Clark, Cathy Kimbrough, Manuel Cotton, Maudie Benton, Donald Evans, Dr. Phil Sutphin, Bobby J. Smith, Sarah McKinney, Gloria Cotton, Al Pauthenia Cotton, and Nadine Myrick. Others present but not pictured were Ora Gladney and Eula Jones
At approximately 3:30 am Attala Deputies, MedStat EMS and Attala County Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a one vehicle MVA on Attala Road 4167, also known at Barber Road. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and found one vehicle off the roadway in the woods that had roll then caught fire. No one was with the vehicle when units arrived.
Tonight, the Whippets travel to Houston MS to face off against the Hilltoppers. After their loss to Noxubee, the Whippets have aimed to work out their problems and come home with a win on their second away game of the season. The Whippets receive the opening kickoff, with no score by either team in what was a very swift first quarter. Late into the second quarter, the Hilltoppers make the first score of the game leading the Whippets 7-0 as halftime approaches. The Whippets answer with a score of their own with minutes to go before halftime, the game is tied 7-7. The Hilltoppers score a subsequent touchdown in the middle of the 3rd quarter, putting the score at 13-7 after failing the extra point attempt. The Hilltoppers force a crucial turnover off of a tipped pass and score yet another touchdown, solidifying the Hilltoppers’ lead 20-7. The Hilltoppers score off of an interception early in the fourth quarter, furthering Houston’s lead to 26-7. The Hilltoppers extended their lead once again, to 32-7. The Whippets answer with a touchdown with only minutes to go, putting the score at 32-15.
Autumn Ridge Player of the Game is Kenwon Riley.