At 12:40 am Attala Deputies, MedStat EMS and Attala Fire and Rescue responded to a report of an auto accident on Highway 35 south near the Yockanookany Rive bridge. Emergency pesonnel arrived on scene to find the vehicle had crashed into a telephone pole. The area was searched but the car was found to have been abandonded.
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A tiny town in the Mississippi Delta has a stack of bills and not enough money to pay them.
Tchula Mayor General Vann tells the Greenwood Commonwealth that the town of 2,100 residents had only about $7,000 in the bank this month.
He says Tchula owes the IRS more than $54,000 for employees’ taxes. It owes the state about $68,000 for assessments from tickets and fines.
Vann and the current aldermen took office in July. He says the debts date back to previous mayors and aldermen.
The mayor says he is recommending that city employees’ schedules be reduced to 32 hours a week and that most of them, except police officers, take pay cuts. (AP)
The Natchez Trace Parkway will remain open despite the ongoing government shutdown.
While the roadway itself remains open, some stops along the Trace will be closed.
Bathrooms and other Parkway stops will remain closed while the government is shut down. All construction projects and educational activities will also be suspended.
Additionally, the Natchez Trace Parkway website and other social media channels will not be updated during the shut down.
However, with the Parkway remaining open, Park Rangers will continue to be on patrol.
Summer league softball registration will be held at Hugh Ellard Park Saturday, Feb. 3.
Registration will take place from 9:00 am to noon and includes ages 3-18.
The cost is $65 for one, $65 for the second, and $165 for three of more.
Anyone interested in coaching or other information can contact Kay Patrick at 289-7273 or 601-416-1023.
Southeastern Professional Finals Rodeo will be returning to the Neshoba County Coliseum for two nights of rodeo fun, February 2 and 3, presented by Pearl River Resort and Casino, In association with WTOK TV, Kicks 96 and Neshoba County Tourism.
Cowboys and girls are competing to take home the gold.
“It has become our home for the Southeastern Professional Rodeo Finals,” says Bill Hudson, chairman of SPRA. “It’s a perfect little community here that supports the rodeo. We’ve got some great, great sponsors here.”
These competitors have been racking up points throughout the year to make it to the finals.
“You’re going to see the best bareback riders, saddle bronc riders, steer wrestlers, team ropers, barrel racers,” Hudson said.
You’ll see the top 15 bull riders in the southeast compete for that 8 seconds of glory. Finals Rodeo champions will be crowned in: bareback, calf roping, break away and team roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling and bull riding.
Advanced tickets available at the CDP office in Philadelphia, for ticket information and pricing (601) 656-1000.
The Attala County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for information concerning an incident that took place at McAdams High School.
Investigator Mark Hill says several vehicles were recently vandalized and burglarized.
The vehicle involved is described as a white Ford Crown Victoria or Mercury Marquis.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Central MS Crime Stoppers at 601-355-8477 or go to www.centralmscrimestoppers.com
You could receive a reward of up to $2500.00 for your information.
At 7:00 am Attala Deputies were called to Highway 43 for a report of an MVA. The caller said a white Nissan had hit a deer. No injuries were reported.
At 6:30 pm Attala Deputies, MedStat EMS along with Attala Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a one vehicle MVA on Highway 14 west near Attala Road 4140. The caller said the car had hit a deer. No injuries were reported.
At 8:34 pm Kosciusko Police were called to the 400 block of North East Street for a report of a B&E.
The Attala County Library will be hosting a Get Fit at Home Program on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 12 noon.
Sammie Jo Pomeroy will be sharing simple at home exercises as well as tips and tricks to get fit and stay fit.
A light lunch of soup and sandwiches will be served.
Contact the Attala County Library at 662-289-5141 for more information.
The Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education (KFEE) annual Gala has been set for Tuesday, Feb. 6.
The Gala will be held at the Skylight Grill in Kosciusko from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Tickets for the Gala are $100 per couple and can be purchased by calling Rachel Hawkins at 662-607-0620.
KFEE was chartered 25 years ago as a nonprofit organization to enhance public education in Kosciusko. The founders of the organization were comprised of Kosciusko business leaders, teachers, mothers, doctors and concerned parents who were interested in supporting and supplementing the Kosciusko City Schools.
Leaders of Mississippi’s eight public universities are ringing alarm bells about state funding, saying they could lose their ability to compete if funding cuts from recent years aren’t restored.
In presentations Monday to legislators, Higher Education Commissioner Glenn Boyce and university presidents warned that Mississippi could fall further behind the nation economically if its universities can’t keep pace.
Leaders of the state’s 15 community colleges make a similar case, although in less dire terms, noting Mississippi’s 15 community colleges laid off employees and raised tuition by an average of 13 percent last spring.
Universities and community colleges seek big funding increases. But preliminary recommendations would give universities 15 percent less in general funds in next year’s budget than what they spent in 2016. Community colleges would get 12 percent less. (AP)
The Kosciusko Whippet basketball teams will play host tonight to their rivals from Louisville.
The Region 4-4A contest will be the first home game for the Whippets since early December.
The Lady Whippets will tip off at 6:00 pm with the boys’ game to follow.
Admission is $5.
The Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center has announced Star Students for the second -nine weeks grading period.
Top: Ivan Ballesteros – Automotive Service Technology, Laken Milner – Health Sciences, Tanner Reeves – Welding, Destyni Thompson
Bottom: Hannah Keith – Digital Media, Laken Keith – Career & Technology Exploration, Rennard Greenlee – Construction Technology, Jacob McCrory – Career Pathways, Kendrioun Boatman – Agriculture
Marcus Ball, a 7th-grade student at McAdams High School, is one of 50 winners in Achieve 3000’s “Make the Break” winter holiday contest.
Marcus was selected from thousands of students as the Mississippi first place prize winner.
The winter contest was launched to encourage students to continue using the program over the holiday break and maintain the growth they worked so hard to achieve over the first semester.
Marcus was presented with Beats by Dr. Dre Tour 2 in-ear headphones and an honorary certificate.
Jermaine Griffin, 31, of Kosciusko, pleaded guilty on Jan. 18, before United States District Judge Tom S. Lee, to knowingly possessing and selling a stolen firearm,
The verdict was announced by U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Dana Nichols, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
In September 2014, Griffin purchased a .40 caliber Smith & Wesson pistol from someone on the street, and later learned the man who sold him the gun had recently robbed Central Mississippi Firearms.
Griffin then sold the stolen gun in Durant.
Griffin will be sentenced by Judge Lee on April 18, 2018, and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Case.
At 8:24 am Kosciusko Police were called to Baptist-Attala for a report of a theft. According to Administrators a computer was missing and may have been taken overnight. They report that the IT department was pulling video and would also supply officers with the serial number to the machine.
At 2:06 pm Kosciusko Police was called to the 600 block of Tipton Street for a report of a B&E.
Long Creek Elementary school has announced honor roll students for the second nine-weeks of the school year.
Superintendent’s Honor Roll
First Grade: Alisseya Ball, Marcos Ball, Savannah Bell, Kylie Johnson, Ethan Loving, Briana Macdonald, Alanna Smith, Tre’Shawn Snow, LaToya Teague, Kalea Unger, Terrah Wade, Quinterrius Webb, Azarie Winters
Second Grade: Joshua Atterberry, Taylor Bolton, Jayden King, Kimaria Lewis, Christian Seawood, Jeremiah Triplett
Third Grade: Derrell Canada
Fourth Grade: Jaeden Harmon
Fifth Grade: Lynia Jenkins, Kielan Sanders
Sixth Grade: Stephanie Bush, Jasmaine Granderson, Da’Naya Griffin, Ta’Naisha Moore, Kaniyah Riley
Principal’s Honor Roll
Kindergarten: Lariah Bolton, Kasia Brewer, Taleeyha Brown, Taylin Ellis, Ja’quavion Graham, Christina Horton, Aubree Ickom, Kailey Kilbert, Taylor Mayers, Tayshawn Parham, Eli Perteet, Brashard Stokes, Ne’Veah Teague, Amiyah Wash
First Grade: Xandyn Adindu, Barry Brewer, Kelis Dickens, LaChristopher Estes, Jada Greenwood, Quindarius Holman, Deborah Holmes, Kasey Keith, Haydyn Lamark, Destini Moore, Mar’keria Phillips, Russell Scott, Terrance Wade, Skylar Winters
Second Grade: Andre Brown, Keenan Cross, Yazmin Fleming, Asarius Greer-Adams,Camerian Harmon, Ja’coby Mabry, Kyleigh Martin, Christian Sharkey, Broderick Stokes, Alonzo Teague, Jordan Teague, Zakia Thomas, Jy’kira Townsend, Jimari’a Wilson, Azayla Winters-Stovall
Third Grade: Jamya Gibson, Tikyra McDaniel, Brenin Painter, Caden Smith, Fredrick Wilder
Fourth Grade: Aleeciaya Covington, Draeshun Gordon, David Harmon, Allison Knight, Chrishanna Roundtree, Khan’ye Smith, Jerniya Unger
Fifth Grade: Jakeriyah Baldwin, Zantavia Clark, Kenady Cross, Amber Harmon, Jamaya Johnson, Uniyhia Johnson, Jayveon Phillips, Kendle Sample, Jamar Teague, Tayshaun Williams
Sixth Grade: Carissa Archer, Jayda Evans, Ameri Gadson, Kejuan Greer,Christopher Harmon, J’Andrea Ickom, A’Layza Miller, Makayla Riley, Ta’kyalah Rimmer, Daniell Smith, Katerina Weatherby
Update! The Town of Vaiden in Carroll County will be participating in Picking 35. Now the fun will start at Interstate-55 and end at Walnut Grove in Leake County. Over Sixty Miles of Treasures to be found now!
If your are interested in cleaning out your garage, closet, storage shed, greenhouse, or selling anything at the PICKING 35 in April. Complete the form and bring to the Kosciusko Partnership in Kosciusko, Main Street Chamber in Carthage, or Town Hall in Walnut Grove.
The price is $20.00 which includes the cost of advertising, maps and official Picking 35 yard sign.
If you do not live on or near Highway 35 – Carthage, Kosciusko, and Walnut Grove will have public places for you to setup and sell.
You may live in a town 25 miles away and want to participate in this fun event, make a little money, and sell your “stuff” you can participate too. Bring your stuff on over.
The organizers of the PICKING 35 are already getting interest from people coming from 250 miles away to go Picking and have fun.
Return the form with the entry fee. It must be returned the Kosciusko Partnership in Kosciusko, Main Street Chamber in Carthage, or Town Hall in Walnut Grove by March 1st to be included on the map and advertising. If after March, advertising will be limited and may or may be included.
Be sure and like the new Facebook page Picking 35
On January 18, 2018, Cody Reynolds, a 30-year-old white male, was arrested for domestic violence simple assault.
On January 17, 2018, Tashiana Boler, a 22-year-old black female, was arrested for careless driving, suspended driver’s license, no insurance, and speeding.
On January 13, 2018, Kurt Mitchell, a 31-year-old black male, was arrested for simple assault.
On January 11, 2018, Steven Moudy, a 37-year-old white male, was arrested for wilful trespassing.
On January 11, 2018, Latonya Riley, a 28-year-old black female, was arrested for interfering with the operation of a school bus.
On January 11, 2018, Caleb Upchurch, a 30-year-old white male, was arrested for simple assault.
Other recent arrests:
On January 7, 2018, April Shambles, a 33-year-old black female, was arrested for DUI, leaving the scene and suspended driver’s license.
On January 6, 2018, Robin Hudson, a 36-year-old black female, was arrested for domestic violence-simple assault.
On January 4, 2018, Dominique Hudgins, a 39-year-old white female, was arrested for grand larceny.
On January 2, 2018, Carl Smith, a 44-year-old white male, was arrested for a harassing phone call.
