Kosciusko will celebrate Mississippi’s 200th birthday today. The event begins at 4:00 pm at Barrister’s Hall downtown.
Several notable current and former Kosciusko residents will be in attendance.
Featured guests include:
The Kosciusko Lady Whippets take on the North Pike Lady Jaguars in the second game of a best-of-three series for the 4A State Championship Title. The first inning was scoreless. The Lady Jaguars earned three runs in the bottom of the second making the score (0-3). The third and fourth inning were scoreless. The Lady Jaguars scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth making the score (0-5). The sixth and seventh inning were scoreless. The Lady Jaguars take the victory and the state title with the score being (0-5).
The Kosciusko Police Department is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Police Officer (Full Time). This job requires the officer to work shift work, interact with the public, and work well with others.
Minimum requirements for employment consideration:
Applications can be picked up at the Kosciusko Police Department or Kosciusko City Hal and will be accepted at the Kosciusko Police Department until May 15, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.
The written test will be administered at the Kosciusko Police Department on May 15, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Anyone passing the written test will be required to take a physical fitness test later the same day. Anyone having questions may contact the Kosciusko Police Department at (662) 289-3131.
The City of Kosciusko is an equal opportunity employer.
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Kosciusko Mayor Jimmy Cockroft tells Breezy News that applications for the 2017-2018 Mayor’s Youth Council are now available at City Hall.
The mission of the Mayor’s youth council is to seek and develop young leaders. These individuals will exhibit excellence in character through punctuality, accountability and adherence to rules and regulations.
The Mayor’s Youth Council is open to any 9th – 12th grade student at Kosciusko High School. The council participants in community events, volunteer projects, board of aldermen meetings and city wide cleanup events.
Applications are due by Friday, June 16 at 5:00 pm.
The Attala County Summer Fun Program consists of a series of educational activities designed to make the most of summer vacation by encouraging youth to learn with productive activities that are FUN!
Summer Fun is open to youth regardless of prior 4-H participation.
Registration is Friday, May 19 from 8-5 pm at the Attala County Extension Office on Fairground Road behind the Kosciusko Attala Career Tech Center.
The Program is open to youth ages 5 to 18; as indicated according to the workshops.
The fee for each day covers all expenses including a snack when appropriate, transportation, and program costs; unless otherwise noted in description.
All activities will be held at the Attala County Extension Office unless otherwise noted. Fee is required at registration.
Summer activities for 2017 include:
If you have any questions please call the Attala County Extension Office at 289-1321 or email me at becky.hamilton@msstate.edu.
An inmate who escaped the Holmes-Humphreys County Regional Correctional Facility in Lexington is back in custody.
The Mississippi Department of Corrections says 21-year-old Javontae J. Taliaferro was captured at 6:50 p.m. Friday near the facility. Officials say he was noticed missing during a regular head count around 3 p.m.
Taliaferro is in prison for multiple felonies in Pike County. He is serving a total of 15 years for aggravated assault on a police officer, fleeing law enforcement, armed robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, and grand larceny. (AP)
The Kosciusko Whippets capped off the best season in team history on Friday.
After a slow start, the team captured its third straight Region 4-4A Championship while advancing to the North State Championship series for the third straight season.
The third time was a charm for the Whippets as they were finally able to capture the North State crown and advance to the first State Championship in program history.
In the State Championship series the team was defeated by defending 4A champ North Pike, but head coach Tony Terry said that doesn’t diminish what the team accomplished this season.
“I can’t say enough good things about this team….a hardworking, dedicated team full of warriors,” said head coach Tony Terry.
The Whippets finished the record breaking season with a record of 26-9 and a #2 final ranking.
Video: The Whippets receive their runner-up medals and trophy.
Audio: Head Coach Tony Terry gives his thoughts on the historic 2017 season.
A Kosciusko Whippet tennis player will continue her career at the collegiate level.
Senior tennis player Avery Terrell signed Monday to play with Holmes Community College.
In her senior campaign, Terrell, along with her doubles partner Olatz Goya, finished the regular season undefeated in Region play and advanced to the state tournament.
At Holmes, Terrell will play for former Kosciusko Whippet coach Greg Levert.
Picutred: Terrell with KHS tennis coach Jamario Winters and her parents, Denny and Amy.
The annual Square Affair is returning to Carthage Saturday, May 20.
The day kicks off with the annual Baptist Medical Center Leake Heart of Mississippi 5k Run/Walk with registration starting at 7:00 a.m. with the Race starting at 8:00 a.m. All proceeds from the run/walk will go to the Leake County Sheriff’s Department Dare Program.
Arts and crafts vendors will line the west side of the Carthage Coliseum beginning at 8:00 a.m. with everything from clothing and handbags to leather goods.
In the parking of the Carthage Coliseum the annual Club 66 Car Show will take place with over 100 antique cars from all over Mississippi. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with the show starting at 10:00 a.m.
The ever popular kids fishing rodeo is back. Registration gets underway at 7:30 a.m. at the park with the event beginning at 8:15. There is no fee to participate but all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The Fishing Rodeo is for children 15 and younger. Prizes will be awarded the children in categories from the smallest fish to the largest fish.
Also at the coliseum The Garden Tractor pull is back. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the pull beginning at 12:00 noon. There will be a “as it comes” lawnmower class that can be entered by anyone interested, just make sure to remove the blades. For more information on the tractor pull and to get a complete set of the rules go to the website http:/www.jcatstractorpulling.com.
Boswell Media and Kicks 96 will hold the “So you think you can sing” Karaoke competition beginning at 10:30 a.m.
The Rogues will take the stage at noon to provide the afternoon’s entertainment.
For more information contact the Main Street Chamber at 601-267-9231.
The Attala County Board of Supervisors approved bids for two road projects during its meeting Monday morning.
The meeting opened with the announcement of bids from several contractors.
Dickerson & Bowen from Brookhaven submitted the winning bid for both projects:
According to county engineer Christian Gardner, one bid came in 9% over the projected estimate and the other at 6% under.
The board unanimously voted to accept the bids.
Additional business from Monday’s meeting:
The mother of a toddler that died in 2015 has pleaded guilty to second degree murder.
Attala County Sheriff Tim Nail said Tami Mann (aka Tami Mckee) pleaded guilty Monday morning in Winston County court.
Mann was arrested in 2015 for the death of her 20-month-old daughter Jasmine Irwin.
Irwin was taken to Baptist Medical Center-Attala in the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 where Mann told family members and doctors that the child was injured after falling at the family’s home.
Nail said his office received a call from the Department of Human Services around 2:30 am Friday, Sept. 4 stating that Irwin had been airlifted to a Jackson hospital and that medical personnel were questioning Mann’s story.
During the initial investigation, Nail confirmed the child had a fractured skull, bruises and burns to her feet.
She died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015 after being removed from life support.
Both Mann and Jasper Irwin, Jasmine’s father, were taken into custody by the Attala County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Mann was sentenced to serve 35-years of a 40-year sentence.
The city of Kosciusko came together Friday to celebrate Mississippi’s 200th birthday.
The Bicentennial Celebration was sponsored by the Kosciusko Attala Partnership.
It was held at Barrister’s Hall on the square and featured appearances by several current and former Kosciusko residents.
Civil rights icon James Meredith, Super Bowl winning running back Clarence Harmon, and Rhodes Scholar Kenneth Townsend were among the notables back in town for the event.
United States Senator Roger Wicker and Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hoseman were also in attendance.
The program ended with a concert by The Cavaliers Remixed.
Many more programs are scheduled to be held throughout the state this year to celebrate the birth of Mississippi’s statehood.
At 3:16 pm Kosciusko Police and City Fire were dispatched to Love Road for a report of a two vehicle MVA. The caller said the traffic was blocked. When units arrived on scene Captain Chris Busbea requested MedStat stating that one person wished to be checked out.
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On May 15, 2017, James Starling, a 66-year-old black male was arrested for domestic violence Felony on West Adams Street by Capt. David White.
On May 13, 2017, David Lee, a 54-year-old white male, was arrested for shoplifting (1st offense) on Veterans Memorial Drive by Officer Chase Voyles.
On May 13, 2017, Deporsha Mosley, a 20-year-old black female, was arrested for no driver’s license, speeding and contempt of court on Knox Rd. by Officer Chase Voyles.
On May 12, 2017, Otis Bolton, a 56-year-old black male, was arrested for public drunkenness and indecent exposure on Hwy. 12 West by Lt. Tommy Pender.
On May 12, 2017, Jerald Olive, a 37-year-old black male, was arrested for suspended driver’s license and DUI on Knox Rd. by Capt. David White.
Other recent arrests:
On May 10, 2017, Cleveland Robinson, a 29-year0old black male, was arrested for possession of marijuana in a vehicle, suspended driver’s license, and possession of controlled substance (Felony) on Highway 12 West by Investigator Mark Hill.
On May 10, 2017,James McBride, a 29-year-old white male, was arrested for simple assault and no driver’s license on Highway 12 West by Investigator Greg Collins.
On May 9, 2017 Joshua Brunt, a 25-year-old white male, was arrested for possession of paraphernalia on West Jefferson Street by Officer Chase Voyles.
On May 9, 2017 Clifton McBride, a 46-year-old white male, was arrested for possession of paraphernalia and possession of controlled Substance on West Jefferson Street by Officer Chase Voyles.
On May 7, 2017, Tina Brock, a 42-year-old white female was arrested for shoplifting (1st offense) at Dollar General by Officer Cody Williams.
On May 7, 2017, Randa Kent, a 23-year-old white female, was arrested for failure to appear in court at Walmart by Captain Bobby Land.
On May 5, 2017, Mark Dickerson, 37, and Angela Dickerson, 37, were arrested for false pretenses (felony).
On May 5, 2017, Quintessa Nickerson, a 27-year-old black male, was arrested for abusive calls and resisting arrest on Peachtree Street by Officer Chase Voyles.
On May 5, 2017, Lonnie Patrick, a 42-year-old black male, was arrested for disobeying a police officer on Peachtree Street by Officer Chase Voyles.
Kosciusko Exchange Club continued its fundraising efforts yesterday with snow cone sales at Middle Elementary. Club members and volunteers handed out snow cones to all the students and some of the teachers. The funds raised are awarded back to the students in the form of scholarships to the seniors. This year’s Youth of the Year was Albertina Veasley who was awarded a $1000 scholarship. The Exchange Club also awarded two ACE Awards. Those recipients were Ishenia Simmons and William Carter each receiving a $250 scholarship. The Exchange Club is currently seeking new members. If interested in how you can be a part of a service club that gives back to the community, join is this Wednesday at noon at Rib Alley.
The best in Kosciusko Whippets’ sports from the 2016 – 2017 were honored Monday night at the annual Athletic Banquet.
The evening began with a meal for all players and coaches.
Following the meal, parents and members of the community joined the festivities as coaches from 14 teams took to the podium to hand out awards to the best athletes of the year.
The event was sponsored by Attala County Farm Bureau. The meal was provided by Frenchie’s Fine Foods of Kosciusko.
See below for a complete list of award winners.
Baseball
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Cheerleader
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Powerlifting
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Softball (Fast Pitch)
Softball (Slow Pitch)
Tennis
Track (Boys)
Track (Girls)
Additional accomplishments:
State Champions:
North State Champions:
Division Champions:
The Attala County Library will host a Stroke Awareness Program Thursday, May 18.
The program is presented by Baptist Medical Center-Attala.
There will be free glucose and blood pressure checks from 9 am.- noon.
Dr. Brady Richardson will speak on stroke awareness from 12:00 -1:00 pm.
There is no charge for the health services or program , but those planning to stay for Dr. Richardson’s program are asked to please call the library at 289-5141 to register.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded the Mt. Hope District Association in Attala County a grant in the amount of $2,999 to support local literacy programs.
The grant is a part of nearly $150,000 in literacy grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools.
These funds are aimed at supporting adult, family and summer literacy programs within a 20-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center across the 44 states Dollar General serves, and plan to positively impact the lives of nearly 5,000 Mississippians.
“Dollar General is excited to provide these organizations with funding to support literacy and education throughout the 44 states we serve,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s CEO. “Providing these grants and supporting the communities we call home reflects our mission of Serving Others and it’s rewarding to see the impact these funds have.”
Statewide grants are part of more than $7.5 million that the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded Monday.
Recipients of the grants plan to use the funds to help adults learn to read, prepare for the high school equivalency exam, promote childhood summer reading or learn English.
The Mt. Hope District Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located at 301 E South Street in Kosciusko.
About the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education as part of the company’s mission of Serving Others for over 20 years. Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $135 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 8.6 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education. For more information about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and its grant programs, visit www.dgliteracy.org.