At 6:36 am Attala Deputies responded to a report of a one vehicle MVA on highway 14 west. The driver hit a deer. No injury was reported.
At 6:51 am At 7:55 am Attala Deputies responded to a report of a one vehicle MVA on Attala Road 2101. The caller said a brown truck was in a ditch. No injuries were reported.
Breezy 101 is proud to announce the “Good Morning Kosciusko” text line.
Now you can be even more involved with what’s happening at Breezy 101.
Want to hear a song? Text it.
Want to give mom a special birthday shout out? Text it.
Want to know whether or not school is cancelled due to bad weather? Text it.
All your song requests and birthday text messages will be sent directly to host Breck Riley.
The GMK Text Line will also be used for future contests and ticket giveaways.
There’s no need to memorize a new number, because the GMK Text line is the same as the contest phone number: 662-289-1011.
“Good Morning Kosciusko” airs weekday mornings from 6:00 am – 9:00 am on Breezy 101.
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is putting on an Opioid Town Hall meeting in Kosciusko.
The meeting is set for Tuesday, April 10 at the Attala County Coliseum.
State and local officials will be on hand to discuss the ongoing opioid crisis plaguing the state.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm.
There will be a Bobcat Meeting Saturday April 7, 2018 at 11:00 am.
The meeting will be held at the Tipton Street Cafeteria.
Click here for more information on the Bobcat Organization.
Attala County has been ranked 45th in a recent “County Health Rankings & Roadmaps” for Mississippi.
The report was released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute
The ranking takes in factors such as high school graduation rate, income inequality, obesity, smoking, access to healthy foods and more.
Attala’s rankings in most categories were in line with the state average, but some were slightly higher. The county’s ranking is down from 31 in 2017 and 41 in 2016.
The study named Rankin County as the state’s healthiest, while Holmes County was found the least healthy.
Click here to see the complete rankings for Attala County.
Other local county rankings:
The Kosciusko Attala Partnership annual Easter Egg Hunt is set for Saturday, March 31.
The egg hunt will be held on the lawn of the Attala County Courthouse on the historic court square.
Age limitation is 10 years of age and under and adult supervision is required for ages 5 and under.
The egg hunt will begin at 11:00 am.
The Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by the Mayor’s Youth Council, First United Methodist Church, Prairie Farms Dairy, and Kosciusko Main Street.
Long Creek Elementary school has announced honor roll students for the third nine-weeks of the school year.
Superintendent’s Honor Roll
First Grade: Alisseya Ball, Marcos Ball, Savannah Bell, Kelis Dickens, Quindarius Holman, Kylie Johnson, Kasey Keith, Ethan Loving, Briana Macdonald, Russell Scott, Alanna Smith, Tre’Shawn Snow, LaToya Teague, Kalea Unger, Terrah Wade, Quinterrius Webb, Azarie Winters, Skylar Winters
Second Grade: Joshua Atterberry, Jayden King, Kimaria Lewis, Christian Seawood, Jeremiah Triplett, Azayla Winters-Stovall
Fifth Grade: Jamaya Johnson, Kendle Sample, Kielan Sanders
Sixth Grade: Stephanie Bush, Jasmaine Granderson, Da’Naya Griffin,
Principal’s Honor Roll
Kindergarten: Kasia Brewer, Taylin Ellis, Ja’quavion Graham, Christina Horton, Aubree Ickom, Kailey Kilbert, Taylor Mayers, Kaevon Martin, Eli Perteet, Brashard Stokes, Amiyah Wash
First Grade: Xandyn Adindu, Maliyah Dawson, LaChristopher Estes, Aaron Felton, Jada Greenwood, Aryia Holman, Haydyn Lamark, Destini Moore
Second Grade: Chakeira Barnes, Taylor Bolton, Andre Brown, Keenan Cross, Yazmin Fleming, Asarius Greer-Adams, Camerian Harmon, Ivory Riley, Kayrion Rose, Christian Sharkey, Alonzo Teague, Jordan Teague, Zakia Thomas, Calliseya Wilkins, Jimari’a Wilson
Third Grade: Tamara Bolton, Derrell Canada, Jamya Gibson, Ra’kesha Greer, Brenin Painter, Caden Smith
Fourth Grade: Aleeciaya Covington, Taliah Gadson, Jaeden Harmon, Allison Knight, Elysia Rimmer, Ty’Chez Rimmer, Chrishanna Roundtree, Khan’ye Smith
Fifth Grade: Jakeriyah Baldwin, Zantavia Clark, Kenady Cross, Zi’Ere George, Amber Harmon, Lynia Jenkins, Uniyhia Johnson, Marquavius Jones, Jayveon Phillips, Jamar Teague, Tayshaun Williams
Sixth Grade: Carissa Archer, Jayda Evans, Ameri Gadson, Jacquese Greer, Christopher Harmon, Kiyah Harmon, J’Andrea Ickom, Cha’davius Lee, Ta’naisha Moore, Kaniyah Riley, Makayla Riley, Ta’kyalah Rimmer, Daniell Smith, Katerina Weatherby, Akeelah Young
The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic, located at Baptist Medical Center Attala, will be offering special discounts for new patient registrations through April 14, 2018.
For information or to make an appointment, call 662-290-3343.
This past weekend The Dance Company took 55 dancers to compete at Starpower Talent Competition in Mobile, AL. The Dancers range from 6 to 18 years old. One of the routines, “Half Light”, received a prestigious award with an invitation to the World Dance Competition in New Jersey for a chance to be on Team USA. This is an international dance competition where team USA will compete against five other countries. This routine also received the choreography award. The dancers are Anna Loren Crosby, Alli Sparks, Rayann Sanders, Lillian Jordan, Emma Grace Loper, and Maggie Steed.
The City of Kosciusko has released an update on the progress of ongoing construction at the site of the future Mississippi Native America Museum.
Mayor Jimmy Cockroft released the following statement to the media Monday morning:
“When the City acquired the building, we recognized it was in a bad state of repair. Any time one works on an old building, one is subject to discover unpredictable situations such as part of the west wall that collapsed. The City had a structural engineer examine the walls and we are waiting on his detailed report. The preliminary indications are parts of the west and north walls will require additional repair or replacement. The City, along with the architect, will be evaluating the report once received and consider our options. Those options may delay progress as we strive to stay within budget. We should be mindful with real estate it is location that is {an} important factor to a property’s value. If the City had not acquired the building, most likely we would have a vacant lot on the square. This property remains the ideal location for the museum and future tourism it will generate.”
Construction on the museum began in December 2017. The first phase was focused on removing the roof and asbestos.
A portion of the wall and ceiling collapsed in late February, delaying the project.
The Mississippi Native American Museum project has been in the works for several years. The first plans were released in November 2015 by the architecture firm Museum Concepts.
The Mississippi legislature set aside $1,000,000 for the project in 2016.
Local officials hope the museum will help promote tourism in the area.
Two men are in custody after shooting an assault rifle at a vehicle in Philadelphia.
The incident happened Tuesday night (3/20/18) at Beacon Street and Poplar Avenue.
“Officers heard gun shots and responded to the area they thought the shots came from,” stated Philadelphia Police Chief Grant Myers.
A 911 call came in from a witness/victim stating gun shots were fired at his vehicle.
Shortly after officers responded, the suspects sped off and led police on a short car chase.
“Officers observed a black dodge leaving the area at a high rate of speed. A car chase occurred, and the suspects were taken into custody,” stated Chief Myers.
Darren McBeath and James Carter were charged with aggravated assault. McBeath was also charged with felony fleeing.
Video footage of the incident was captured on a near-by business security camera. Investigators recovered a glock handgun and Norinco SKS rifle from the vehicle.
The investigation is ongoing. McBeath and Carter were transported to the Neshoba County Jail.
James Carter
Darren McBeath
On March 25, 2018, Amber Gardner, a 24-year-old white female, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (felony) on West Street by Officer Robert Rushton.
On March 25, 2018, James Blake Rice, a 31-year-old white male, was arrested for a probation violation on West Street by Officer Robert Rushton.
On March 24, 2018, Johnny Dotson Jr., a 29-year-old black male, was arrested for contempt of court, disobeying a police officer and false identifying information on S. Huntington Street by Officer Robert Rushton.
On March 23, 2018, Markei Johnson, a 20-year-old black male, was arrested for contempt of court by Capt. David White with the assistance of the Walnut Grove Police Department.
Other recent arrests:
On March 22, 2018, Howard Hughes, a 31-year-old black male, was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substance (felony), and contempt of court on Highway 12 by Officer Robert Rushton.
On March 21, 2018, Rkeal Evans, a 23-year-old black male, was arrested for no driver’s license, no insurance, and improper equipment on East Adams Street by Officer Robert Rushton.
On March 20, 2018, Dontaveon Martin, a 24-year-old black male, was arrested for contempt of court on Highway 35 South by Officer Robert Rushton.
On March 20, 2018, Lanetria Jamison, a 29-year-old black female, was arrested for possession of marijuana on West Jefferson Street by Officer Robert Rushton.
On March 18, 2018, Natasha Armstrong, a 23-year-old black female, was arrested for possession of marijuana on Wells Street by Officer Jamie Eaves.
On March 18, 2018, Joshua Primer, a 26-year-old black male, was arrested for seat belt, possession of marijuana, and simple assault on North Wells Street by Officer Jamie Eaves.
The countdown to the 49th Annual Natchez Trace Festival has begun.
The kickoff for this year’s festival is set for Friday, April 6 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm in front of the Kosciusko Attala Partnership Office on N Natchez Street.
The night’s activities include food, face painting, inflatables, and more. Breezy 101 will broadcast live on location from the event.
The night will conclude with the crowning of a new Miss Natchez Trace Festival at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center.
Festival T-Shirts will be on sale during the kickoff, but you can also get yours now at the Kosciusko-Attala Partnership office.
The 49th Annual Natchez Trace Festival will be held on Saturday April 28.
For more information, call the KAP at 662-289-2981.
Long Creek Elementary will be hosting its annual Testing Pep Rally event Thursday, March, 29 at 5:00 pm.
This year’s theme is “Step Up to the Plate.”
The pep rally is hosted to get students excited about upcoming state test and to give parents/guardians important information about testing.
The guest speaker this year is Mr. Tommie Mabry, a published author and well known motivational coach.
Refreshments will be served along with entertainment provided by LCE cheerleaders, LCE Dance team, and special guests “The Devastating Divas of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.”
Anyone attending is asked to wear red to help support the testers.
Kosciusko Lower Elementary has announced Top Dogs, Outstanding Students and Shining Stars for the third nine weeks of the school year…
Pre-K Outstanding Students
Caylee Griffin, Fynnley Huffman, Haylee Sanders, Ashtyn Pettit, Ivy Williams
KLE Outstanding Students
Anthony Dodd, Gowan Cain, Braxton, Horn, Kaylee Anna Wollfarth, Parker Dorman, Aniyah Erving, Annastyn Mitchell, Ansley Rawson, Zakhyhia Hannah, Karlee Reeves, Lily Jones, Aiden McCrory, Leela Coats, John Calen Cox, Zoe Carlisle, Zakira Nash, Clayton Biggart, Jayden Hannah, Blaze Tate
KLE Top Dogs
Marlee Rush, Kasey Peteet, Anlijah Hall, Anne-Marie Becerra, Markarius Riley, Audrey Austin, Layla Dodd, Cortayvious Hawkins, SaRiya Hughes, Jagger Daves, Bracen Ellington, Zayveon Windom, Audrey Sunshine. Not Pictured: Payten Fleming, Kinley Norwood
KLE Shining Stars
Dnylah Atwater, Ariyana Riley, Jordan Hutchison, Lakendria Winters, Kamdon Bollinger, Robert Smith, Dalton Steen, Nsar Ghazi
At 11:37 am, Kosciusko police were called to N Wells St for a report of a two car accident.
A black Dodge Charger and a red Jeep collided at the intersection of N Wells and W North Streets.
A passenger in the Dodge was trapped in the vehicle due to the door caving in. Firefighters were called to the scene to help free the passenger.
The Jeep was able to drive away from the scene, but the Charger had to be towed.
One person was taken to Baptist Attala for minor injuries.
At 8:45 am, Kosciusko police were notified of a red Dodge Ram driving recklessly on Hwy 12 near C-Spire.
At 11:37 am, Kosciusko fire and police were called to the intersection of N Wells and W North Streets in Kosciusko for a report of a two car accident.
At 11:51 am, emergency officials were called to a wreck at Sunflower. A caller said two vehicles collided in the parking lot. No injuries were reported.
The Kosciusko Whippets are back on Whippet Field tonight for double header conference games hosting the Noxubee County Tigers from Macon. Only the first game of the double header will be broadcast on Breezy101. The Whippets enter this first game with a 5-7 overall season record and 1-1 in Region 4-4A while the Tigers enter the game 0-7 overall and 0-4 in the conference.
The Whippets wasted no time putting runs on the scoreboard, scoring five runs in the bottom of the 1st inning that included a three run home run by Ethan Gowan. The Whippets added two more runs in the bottom of the 2nd, two in the bottom of the third, and then 4 runs in the bottom of the 4th inning to take a 13-0 lead at which point the game was stopped by the eight runs rule. The Whippets improve to 6-7 overall and 2-1 in conference. Ethan Gowan was named tonight’s Autumn Ridge Player of the game. Weather permitting our next broadcast of Whippets Baseball will be Thursday night at 7pm
On March 22, 2018, Gary Glade, a 53-year-old black male, was arrested for weapon possession by a felon and possession of marijuana.
On March 21, 2018, Jerry Chunn, a 30-year-old white male, was arrested on a hold for the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
On March 17, 2018, Brittany Castens, a 31-year-old white female, was arrested for joy riding.
On March 15, 2018, Adam Ray, a 49-year-old black male, was arrested for suspend driver’s license, no tag, no insurance, and disregard for traffic device.
On March 12, 2018, Steve Coffee, a 60-year-old black male, was arrested for possession of stolen property (felony).
On March 10, 2018, Geary Weeks, a 40-year-old white male, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana in a vehicle.
On March 8, 2018, Clifford Merritt, a 47-year-old black male, was arrested for grand larceny.
On March 7, 2018, John Teague, a 34-year-old black male, was arrested for domestic violence/simple assault.
Other recent arrests:
On March 3, 2018, John Allen III, a 26-year-old black male, was arrested for reckless driving.
On March 3, 2018, Anthony Bake, a 44-year-old black male, was arrested for DUI and no insurance.
On March 3, 2018, Ciaria Jackson, a 25-year-old black female, was arrested for DUI and no insurance.
On February 28, 2018, Mari Thompson, a 43-year-old white female, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (felony).
On February 27, 2018, Shawnatavis Fleming, a 20-year-old black male, was arrested for malicious mischief and simple assault.
On February 27, 2018, Cecil Ashford Jr., a 63-year-old black male, was arrested for disturbance.
On February 22, 2018, Justin Nabors, a 26-year-old white male, was arrested for possession of meth.
On February 20, 2018, Antonio Carroll, a 28-year-old black male, was arrested on a hold for drug court.
On February 20, 2018, Ricky Birmingham, a 34-year-old black male, was arrested for kidnapping (two counts).
An Easter tradition is set to return to downtown Kosciusko this week.
“His Last Days: The Passion Play,” presented by Kosciusko First United Methodist Church, will be held March 29 – 31.
The event has become an Easter Tradition not only in Kosciusko, but throughout central and north Mississippi.
Churches from several different communities bring groups to experience the portrayal of events leading up the crucifixion.
The play is performed on the lawn of FUMC at the corner of Washington and Natchez Streets in downtown Kosciusko.
Shows begin at 8:00 pm each night.
For more information, call 662-289-1412.
