At 6:34 am Attala Deputies and the Mississippi Highway Patrol were called to Highway 14 East for a report of an MVA. The caller said they hit a deer. No injuries were reported.
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Emergency Dispatches: February 23, 2017
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Governor Bryant wants renewed push for lottery
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says he wants legislators to make a late-session push to enact a lottery as a way to possibly generate tens of millions of dollars a year to boost the state budget.
In an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, Bryant also says he is asking the state Department of Finance and Administration to thoroughly review contracts for goods and services to try to find ways to save money.
The Republican governor this week had to make his third round of spending cuts since the budget year started July 1 because tax collections continue to fall short of expectations.
Lottery proposals died in the House earlier this month but could be revived in the Senate in the next few weeks. (AP)
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Shooting at Neshoba County Church leaves one dead
The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead Thursday night.
Sheriff Tommy Waddell stated “a call came in shortly after 6:00 pm that a shooting had taken place in the Dixon Community in Neshoba County.”
Deputies responded to Dixon Baptist Church where a female victim was found. Sheriff Waddell said the female victim died of apparent gun shot wounds.
The woman’s name is not yet being released, and a suspect has not been identified.
Sheriff Waddell stated “we are still investigating, but it is expected at this time to be a homicide.”
This is a developing story, we will update as more information becomes available.
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Whippet baseball tonight on Breezy 101
Kosciusko Whippet baseball returns to Breezy 101 tonight.
The Whippets will open the season against Yazoo City.
The game is set for a 7:00 pm first pitch.
The game can also be heard on Breezynews.com and the free Breezy 101 mobile app.
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One week left to qualify for 2017 municipal elections
The qualifying period for 2017 Kosciusko municipal elections is drawing to a close.
The deadline to qualify is Friday, March 3 at 5:00 pm.
Municipal elections for 2017 include races for mayor and alderman.
Kosciusko City Clerk Hart Pettit said all incumbents have qualified for their respective positions.
Pettit said one additional candidate has qualified for the Ward 2 position.
To qualify, interested candidates should visit City Hall to fill out the necessary paperwork.
If running for a party, the candidate should bring $10 check made out the the party.
If running as an Independent, the candidate must obtain 50 signatures from his/her ward or from the city if running at-large.
For more information, call Kosciusko City Hall at 662-289-1226.
Audio: Kosciusko City Clerk Hart Pettit
2017 Municipal Elections:
- Primary election: Tuesday, May 2.
- Run-off election: Tuesday, May 16.
- General election: Tuesday, June 6.
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Hot-N-Ready Friday Winner: Casie Walters (audio)
We have another winner in the Breezy 101 Hot-N-Ready Friday giveaway.
Casie Walters called in this morning and said she’s Hot-N-Ready for the weekend because she gets to sleep late.
She also said that a free Hot-N-Ready pizza from Little Caesars in Kosciusko would be another fantastic reason to look forward to the weekend.
Hot-N-Ready Fridays are brought to you by Breezy 101 and Little Caesar’s of Kosciusko.
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Association fees hampering coverage of high school sports (audio)
Covering high school sports in 2017 should be easier than ever.
The technology for live radio and video broadcasts is as affordable as it has ever been.
However, behind the scenes, there is a different story.
High school athletic and activity associations routinely assess broadcast fees to schools and other media outlets for live radio, audio and video coverage.
“Mississippi broadcasters have seen this as a problem for several years,” said Johnny Boswell, President of Boswell Media and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters. “I do think I speak for most Mississippi broadcasters in saying this has gotten out of hand…both with the Mississippi High School Activities Association and the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools.”
Different prices are set for post-season coverage of football, basketball, baseball, and other sports.
Melvin Wooten, 15-year radio play-by-play voice of the Leake Academy Rebels, said those broadcast fees, particularly with the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS), have rapidly increased over the past few years.
“Just this year, the fees have jumped about 50-percent per ball game,” said Wooten. “It’s getting to the point where a lot of the small [sic] radio stations have quit carrying high school sports.”
That could mean lost revenue for smaller stations, but more importantly, it’s a lost service to the students, parents, and schools.
With the advent of online streaming, many stations and schools will have an audience outside of its local coverage area. Moms, dads, and grandparents from all around the world routinely tune in for high school online audio and video streams.
Increasing broadcast fees put that in jeopardy.
How are the fees set?
While Boswell Media’s calls to the MAIS were not returned, Todd Kelly with the Mississippi High School Activities Association said the MHSAA rates mirror fees assessed by other associations.
“We looked at what other states do, neighboring states, and it [price] is set at a similar rate,” said Kelly. “It’s a pretty reasonable number.”
That reasonable number might not be so reasonable for smaller schools and markets, which make up most of the state.
Broadcasters representing stations in Texas and Louisiana told Boswell Media fees in their states were becoming a problem as well.
“You understand that these associations are making money. They have to try to do that, but there’s got [sic] to be a happy medium,” Wooten said.
So the days of listening to your favorite high school team making a run to the championship might be in jeopardy if a solution can’t be found.
“It’s our job as broadcasters to showcase all schools in our communities and it seems the activities associations in Mississippi are making this more and more difficult,” said Boswell.
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Emergency Dispatches: February 24, 2017
At 2:49 pm Kosciusko Police were dispatched toWal-Mart for a report of two shoplifters.
At 5:01 pm Kosciusko Police and City Fire were called to the 400 block of North Jackson Street for a report of grease fire.
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Whippets Win Season Opener 17-0
The Kosciusko Whippets baseball team opened the 2017 season at home on Whippet Field playing the Indians of Yazoo City High School. A great weather night for the start of the season with temps in the low 70’s at game time. Senior Jerod Meggs took the pitchers mound to begin the game and quickly took out the first three batters for the Indians, the Indians returned the favor in the bottom of the opening inning. The Whippets lit up the scoreboard in the bottom of the 2nd inning scoring 9 runs to take a 9-0 lead. The Whippets pulled out of reach of the Indians in the bottom of the 3rd scoring another 8 runs to take a 17-0 lead in the game. Kosciusko took out the starting players when they took the field in the 4th inning giving many younger Whippets a chance to play ball including sending in sophomore pitcher Bryce Oaks. The game was called after the Indians failed to score in the top of the 4th inning. Senior Pitcher Jerod Meggs was named the Autumn Ridge Dental player of the game. Meggs struck out 8 players with no hits in the 3 inning he played tonight. Our next broadcast of Whippets baseball will be tomorrow night at 7pm when Yazoo County High School comes to Kosciusko to play the Whippets.
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KLE sets dates for Kindergarten and Pre-K pre-registration
The Kosciusko School District has announced dates for kindergarten and Pre-K pre-registration for the 2017 – 2018 school year.
Pre-K registration will be held at Kosciusko Lower Elementary March 7-9.
Kindergarten registration will be held KLE March 21-23.
The following documents and items must be brought for registration to be completed:
- Certified birth certificate
- Two current proofs of residence (must be in parent/guardian name)
- Township and range
- Completed shot record
In addition to the preceding list of documents, all children being registered for classes must be present at registration.
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Emergency Dispatches: February 25, 2017
At 3:25 pm Kosciusko Police were called to Walmart for a report of a shoplifter. Walmart security said the subject was attempting to flee on foot. The description was a black male wearing a brown hoodie. He was last seen fleeing in the direction of the employee parking. Officers soon found out that the subject then was able to make it behing the old jack Post building.
6:51 pm Kosciusko Police were called to Walmart. The caller said they had a gun pulled on them. The subject that pulled the gun was a white male approximately 5′ 9″ wearing comoflodge and had a child with them. They said that the subject with the gun had left the scene.
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Dixie Youth Baseball registration now through March 18
Dixie Youth Baseball registration will be held from Monday. Feb. 6 – Saturday, March 18.
Registration forms can be found at the Hugh Ellard Park office from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday.
Forms can also be picked up on from 8:00 – noon on Saturday, March 18.
The cost is $75/player and $140 for two or more.
Contact Todd Ables at 662-289-7932 for more information.
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Attala County FFA chapter visits Legislative Breakfast
On Wednesday Feb. 22, the Attala FFA chapter participated in the 39th Annual Legislative and Sponsors Breakfast.
Over 500 members and guests convened at the Mississippi Trade Mart to dine alongside law makers, promote the importance of Agricultural Education, and determine how to meet new agricultural challenges directly.
During breakfast, students were addressed by Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture Mrs. Cindy-Hyde Smith.
The chapter then traveled to the Capitol to participate in a flag raising ceremony and a State FFA Officer address from the Senate floor.
Students were given a tour of the House and Chamber by Representative Joey Hood and also received encouraging words from Senator Barbra Blackmon.
Kosciusko Alderman Henry Daniel and Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center Director Mr. Tony Holder were the chapter’s special guests at the event.
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Mississippi authorities look for murder, assault suspect
Mississippi authorities have launched a nationwide search for a man wanted for murder and aggravated assault.
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation spokesman Warren Strain says the suspect, 28-year-old Alex Bridges Deaton, is the boyfriend of 30-year-old Heather Robinson, who was found dead at the Vineyards Apartments. Her car, a white 2012 GMC Arcadia sports utility vehicle, was missing.
He also is a suspect in the shooting of a woman as she jogged early Friday morning in Rankin County. The woman says a white man with facial hair, driving a small white SUV shot her from his driver’s window.
Anyone with information on Deaton’s whereabouts should contact CrimeStoppers, which is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to his arrest. (AP)
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Two arrested for credit card fraud
On February 24, 2017, Courtney Prewitt Fisher, a 32-year-old white female, was arrested for credit card fraud and uttering forgery on Burdine Road by Lt. Tommy Pender.
On February 24, 2017, Reagan Rawson, a 25-year-old white female, was arrested for credit card Fraud on West Adams Street by Investigator Greg Collins.
Other recent arrests:
On February 23, 2017, Christopher Erving, a 31-year-old black male, was arrested for possession of marijuana in a vehicle and possession of controlled substance (felony) on West Jefferson Street by Investigator Greg Collins.
On February 23, 2017, Kendrick Hunt, a 28-year-old black male, was arrested for possession of marijuana in a vehicle and possession of controlled substance (Felony) on West Jefferson Street by Investigator Greg Collins.
On February 21, 2017, Dianna Thompson, a 24-year-old black female, was arrested for no drivers license, speeding, and child restraint violation on South Natchez Street by Officer Cody Williams.
On February 20, 2017, Jadarius Melton, a 19-year-old black male, was arrested for possession of marijuana in a vehicle and contributing to the delinquency of a minor at Yorkshire Apartments by Captain Chris Busbea.
On February 20, 2017, Ryan Rush, a 38-year-old white male, was arrested for failure to appear in court by Captain Bobby Land on Attala Road 3057. The Attala County Sheriffs Office assisted in the arrest.
On February 17, 2017, Russell Alston, a 22-year-old black male, was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of controlled substance felony on Lee Street by Investigator Greg Collins.
On February 19, 2017, Amanda Hutchinson, a 27-year-old white female, was arrested for failure to appear in court on West Adams Street by Officer Josh Pinkard.
On February 18, 2017, Corry Lee, a 30-year-old black male, was arrested for no insurance, suspended drivers license, and improper equipment on South Street by Officer Josh Pinkard.
On February 15, 2017, Venessa Rockett, a 29-year-old black female, was arrested for suspended drivers license and no insurance on Leonard Street by Lt Tommy Pender.
On February 16, 2017, Markeii Johnson, a 19-year-old black male, was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana in a Vehicle on Aponaug Road by Investigator Greg Collins.
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KAP community flea market to return Saturday
After being on hiatus for the winter, the Kosciusko Attala Partnership Pop-Up Flea Market is returning this weekend.
The event is Saturday, March 4 from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm in the parking lot behind Renasant Bank downtown, just east of the square.
For more information, call the KAP at 662-289-2981.
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WANTED Person – The 8th Judicial District Drug Court
The 8th Judicial District Drug Court of Mississippi is looking for a wanted person.
Michael Ray Boatner was ordered into the Drug Court program for a Scott County charge of possession of controlled substance.
Boatner failed to report to the Drug Court the day he was released from jail.
If you have any information about the whereabouts of Michael Ray Boatner, please call your local sheriff’s department or police department.
The 8th Judicial District Circuit Court Drug Court was established on December 16, 2003 by Circuit Judge Vernon R. Cotten. It is the first certified Drug Court in Mississippi and is considered a Hybrid Specialized or Diversion Court that is responsible for certain crimes committed in Leake, Scott, Newton and Neshoba counties.
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The Big Audition is HERE at Holmes CC!!!
The Holmes Community College show choir, The Holmes Connection!, Coachmen Singers & Concert Chorale will be having auditions May 6th in Montgomery Fine Arts building on the Goodman Campus. Auditions will start at 5 p.m. and students are expected to be able to sing a few provided warm-up exercises and a prepared vocal solo of his/her choice. Dance auditions are also held at this time so students should dress comfortably. If you are not interested in singing or dancing, opportunities for a spot as a crew member are also available. Crew members will help in setup and tear down of equipment, light and sound programming, and general maintenance. Scholarships are available for all members as well as housing options.
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Emergency Dispatches: February 27, 2017
At 10:09 am Kosciusko Police, MedStat EMS along with City Fire was called to Highway 12 East near Spaceway for a report of a three vehicle MVA. Two patients were transported to Baptist -Attala for medical treatment. Both complaining of neck pain.
At 4:50 pm Kosciusko Police were called to Highway 35 North near Holt’s Body Shop for a report of a hit and run. No injuries were reported.
At 8:35 pm Kosciusko Police, MedStat EMS along with City Fire was called to the 400 block of Crawford Street for a report of a house fire. The caller said everyone was out of the home. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and reported nothing was showing on the exterior of the home. Units soon reported that there was a fire on the stove and firefighters quickly had the fire contained. Units cleared the scene at 8:50 pm. No word on any damage to the home.
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Lady Bulldogs Fall to Lady Bobcats, Season Ends At State Tournament
The Holmes Community College Lady Bulldogs traveled to Itawamba this afternoon to play the Jones County Junior College Lady Bobcats in the MACJC State Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs entered as the #3 seed out of the North Division while the nationally ranked Jones County Lady Bobcats entered as the #1 seed from the South Division. The Lady Bulldogs played good basketball against the highly ranked Lady Bobcats throughout the 1st quarter and had a lead at one time in the quarter but trailed at the buzzer by 7 points 19-12. The Lady Bobcats outscored Holmes in the 2nd quarter 17 to 12 to take a 12 point lead at halftime 36-24. During the 3rd quarter the Lady Bulldogs would shave 2 points off the Jones County lead with the Lady Bobcats leading by 15 points 51-36. In the 4th quarter the Lady Bulldogs continued to play with a lot of heart refusing to give up and although the Lady Bobcats came away with a 20 point 70-50 victory the Lady Bulldogs played em tough to the end. Boswell Media Sports congratulates all the players and coaching staff on another outstanding Lady Bulldogs basketball season.
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