The Pearl River Resort opened its doors back in 1994, with the Silver Star Casino. 25 years later, the resort has expanded to include the Golden Moon Hotel and Casino, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, Geyser Falls and Bok Homa Casino.

“The 25th anniversary is a big deal, when you have a business that has longevity like we have, people see that and they take notice and they want to be a part of it. As much as we have with food, entertainment, gaming, there is certainly something for everyone to enjoy,” said Public Relations Director Erica Moore.

Moore said maintaining a business for 25 years isn’t easy, but it’s always worth it. Now, folks are ready to celebrate the journey.

“We’re going to continue our celebration with Leona Lewis coming on July 3rd. Right after that on July 4th we have our ‘Spectacular Fireworks Show’ and we invite the public to attend that. Following that, we also have the Charlie Daniels Band. They’ll be coming on July 5th. We’re going to keep going and end things on the 6th with Morris Day and the Time,” said Moore.

Moore said the resort wouldn’t be where it is today without the help of over 2,000 employees, many of whom have been with the resort all 25 years. She also said the community has a lot to do with its success.

“We want to say a big thank you to everyone in the community and the surrounding areas who have come here and been a part of our family for 25 years,” said Moore.

You can join in on the festivities. Tickets for those events are still available online on the Pearl River Resort website.

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Today is Wednesday, July 3, the 184th day of 2019. There are 181 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On July 3, 1976, Israel launched its daring mission to rescue 106 passengers and Air France crew members being held at Entebbe (en-TEH’-bee) Airport in Uganda (yoo-GAHN’-dah) by pro-Palestinian hijackers; the commandos succeeded in rescuing all but four of the hostages.

On this date:

In 1775, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts.

In 1863, the three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault known as Pickett’s Charge.

In 1890, Idaho became the 43rd state of the Union.

In 1944, during World War II, Soviet forces recaptured Minsk from the Germans.

In 1950, the first carrier strikes of the Korean War took place as the USS Valley Forge and the HMS Triumph sent fighter planes against North Korean targets.

In 1971, singer Jim Morrison of The Doors died in Paris at age 27.

In 1979, Dan White, convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting deaths of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone (mahs-KOH’-nee) and Supervisor Harvey Milk, was sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison. (He ended up serving five years.)

In 1987, British millionaire Richard Branson and Per Lindstrand became the first hot-air balloon travelers to cross the Atlantic, parachuting into the sea as their craft went down off the Scottish coast.

In 1988, the USS Vincennes shot down an Iran Air jetliner over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard.

In 1996, Russians went to the polls to re-elect Boris Yeltsin president over his Communist challenger, Gennady Zyuganov (geh-NAH’-dee zhoo-GAH’-nahf), in a runoff.

In 2003, the U.S. put a $25 million bounty on Saddam Hussein, and $15 million apiece for his two sons. (The $30 million reward for Odai and Qusai Hussein went to a tipster whose information led U.S. troops to their hideout, where the brothers were killed in a gunbattle.)

In 2013, Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohammed Morsi, was overthrown by the military after just one year by the same kind of Arab Spring uprising that had brought the Islamist leader to power.

Ten years ago: In a surprise announcement, Sarah Palin said she would resign as Alaska governor, effective July 26, 2009. Vice President Joe Biden visited Baghdad, where he pressed Iraqi leaders to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in achieving that goal.

Five years ago: Hurricane Arthur struck North Carolina as a Category 2 storm with winds of 100 mph in the late evening, taking about five hours to move across the far eastern part of the state, but causing far less damage than feared.

One year ago: The Trump administration said it would not encourage schools to use race as a factor in the admissions process, rescinding guidance from the Obama era that was meant to promote diversity.

Today’s Birthdays: Playwright Tom Stoppard is 82. Writer-producer Jay Tarses is 80. Actor Michael Cole (TV: “The Mod Squad”) is 79. Attorney Gloria Allred is 78. Folk singer Judith Durham (The Seekers) is 76. Actor Kurtwood Smith is 76. Country singer Johnny Lee is 73. Humorist Dave Barry is 72. Actress Betty Buckley is 72. Rock singer-musician Paul Barrere (bah-RAYR’) (Little Feat) is 71. Actress Jan Smithers is 70. Actor Bruce Altman is 64. Talk show host Montel Williams is 63. Country singer Aaron Tippin is 61. Rock musician Vince Clarke (Erasure) is 59. Actor Tom Cruise is 57. Actor Thomas Gibson is 57. Actress Hunter Tylo is 57. Actress Connie Nielsen is 55. Actress Yeardley Smith is 55. TV chef Sandra Lee is 53. Singer Ishmael Butler is 50. Rock musician Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies) is 50. Actress-singer Shawnee Smith is 50. Actress-singer Audra McDonald is 49. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is 48. Actor Patrick Wilson is 46. Country singer Trent Tomlinson is 44. Actress Andrea Barber is 43. Singer Shane Lynch (Boyzone) is 43. Actor Ian Anthony Dale is 41. Actress/comedian Jule Klausner is 41. Actress Elizabeth Hendrickson is 40. Rhythm-and-blues singer Tonia Tash (Divine) is 40. Country singer-songwriter Sarah Buxton is 39. Actress Olivia Munn is 39. Actress Shoshannah Stern is 39. Rock singer-songwriter Elle King is 30. Actor Grant Rosenmeyer is 28. Actress Kelsey Batelaan is 24.

Thought for Today: “I suppose it can be truthfully said that Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity.” _ Robert G. Ingersoll, American lawyer, politician (1833-1899).

The Associated Press.

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Cyrus Ben is the winner in the Choctaw Tribal Chief run-off.

Unofficial results shpe Ben will be the next leader of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians unseating Incumbent Tribal Chief Phyliss J. Anderson who has served as Tribal Chief for the past 8 years.

Unofficial results before the counting of absentee ballots show Cyrus Ben with 65 percent of the vote to 35 percent for Phyliss J. Anderson.

“It was evident in the election, as our Choctaw people went to the polls that they want change. They want a leader who is respectful, who is fair and will stand by them. And as our slogan has been since we started, we want to move together in the right direction and I look forward for this opportunity to be their leader,” said Ben.

Ben said he is ready to lead the MBCI.

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A Mississippi man is charged with two counts of murder after a pregnant woman was killed days before her baby was due.

Holmes County Sheriff Willie March says 33-year-old Terrence K. Sample was arrested Monday, hours after the body of 21-year-old Makayla Winston was found.

Mississippi is one of 38 states with a fetal homicide law. March says Sample is charged with kidnapping, capital murder for the baby’s death and murder for Winston’s death. It wasn’t clear whether Sample has an attorney.

March says Winston’s family describes Sample as her boyfriend, and investigators believe Sample also was romantically involved with another woman.

March says people saw Winston and Sample together Thursday night, a week before the baby’s due date. March says tests will show how and when she was killed. (AP)

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Justin Cuellar and other members of Attala County Martial Arts will compete at the ISKA US Open in Orlando, FL this weekend. Justin stopped by Breezy 101 Tuesday morning to speak with Breck Riley about the event.

Audio:

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The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the 2019 Fourth of July Holiday Enforcement Period Wednesday, July 3, at 12:01 a.m. and conclude Thursday, July 4, at midnight.

All available troopers will be assigned to saturation patrols and checkpoints to promote traffic safety.

In conjunction with the holiday, MHP is launching the new traffic safety initiative “Drive Right Mississippi” which will run through the month of July. It focuses on the left-hand lane law, distracted and impaired driving, speeding and seat belt usage.

During the Fourth of July holiday period in 2018, MHP investigated 61 crashes with 2 fatalities and made 41 DUI arrests on state and federal highway systems.

MHP says it’s asking motorists to have a “Drive Right” mentality while traveling this summer and to join the agency in making roadways safer in Mississippi.

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Thursday, July 4:

• Kosciusko Post Office
• Attala County Library
• City of Kosciusko offices
• Attala County offices

Friday, July 5:

• City of Kosciusko offices
• Attala County Offices
• Attala County Library

Saturday July 6:

• Attala County Library

 *The Attala County Circuit Clerk’s office will be closed Thursday and Friday, but will be open from 8:00 am-noon Saturday.

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In Celebration of the Fourth of July, Fair Propane, along with Culpepper Funeral Home and Boswell Media, hosted a Military and Veterans Appreciation lunch.  Many local veterans were served Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, and homemade Ice Cream.  Thank you to Fair Propane for hosting this event.

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Kosciusko Mayor Jimmy Cockroft stopped by the Breezy 101 studio Wednesday morning for Minute with the Mayor.

This week the mayor talks about an engineering agreement for work on South Huntington Street and outlines the City’s Fourth of July work schedule.

Minute with the Mayor airs on Breezy 101 during “Good Morning Kosciusko” the day following each meeting of the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen.

The segment is also available here at Breezynews.com and the Boswell Media YouTube channel Wednesdays following “Good Morning Kosciusko.”

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2018 Boswell Media Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Derek Norsworthy debuted his new single “Beach Body” on Breezy 101 and Kicks 96 Wednesday morning.

Find the new single on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

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One person is behind bars after a search warrant was served on Aponaug Road.

Sheriff Tim Nail tells Breezy News that his department, along with members of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, executed a search warrant at 202 Aponaug Road on Wednesday morning at approximately 11:00 am. The search came after an ongoing investigation, according to Nail.

After a thorough search of the residence deputies were able to recover two ounces of crystal methamphetamine and spice.

Shirley Hutchison, 60 year old white female, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent.

Hutchison is currently being held at the Leake County Correctional Facility on a $10,000 bond.

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At 3:10 pm Kosciusko Police, MedStat EMS along with City Fire were called to 12 East in front of Sonic Drive Inn for a report of a two vehicle MVA. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and notified responding units that one lane of traffic was blocked. No injuries were reported. .

At 4:26 pm Kosciusko Police were called to Tipton Street. The caller said silver color car chasing a tan Ford F150. They said the car almost ran the truck off the road.

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The staff of Boswell Media would like to wish you a very Happy Independence Day!

We hope you that you have a safe holiday!

Happy 4th of July!

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The 4th of July means family, fun, and fireworks.

And while fireworks are a fun holiday tradition, they should be handled with care.

Kosciusko Fire Chief Duane Burdine says there are a few simple measures to take to keep fireworks from causing a larger fire situation.

In addition to Chief Burdine’s warnings, the National Council on Fireworks Safety recommends the following safety tips to ensure your family has a safe holiday weekend:

• Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks.
• Know your fireworks; read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting.
• A responsible adult SHOULD supervise all firework activities.  Never give fireworks to children.
• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix.  Save your alcohol for after the show.
• Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks.
• Light one firework at a time and then quickly move away.
• Use fireworks OUTDOORS in a clear area; away from buildings and vehicles.
• Never relight a “dud” firework.  Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
• Always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby.
• Never carry fireworks in your POCKET or shoot them into METAL or GLASS containers.
• Do not experiment with homemade fireworks.
• Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in a metal trash can away from any building or combustible materials until the next day.
• Report illegal explosives, like M-80s and quarter sticks, to the fire or police department.

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Pearl River Resort will be hosting its annual Fireworks Spectacular tonight.

This year’s fireworks show will help celebrate Pearl River Resort’s 25th anniversary.

The show begins at 9:00 pm.

For more information on Pearl River Resort, visit www.pearlriverresort.com or call 1-866-44PEARL.

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At 06:39 pm Attala Deputies, MedStat EMS, Providence and Ethel Volunteers along with Attala Fire Central Station were called to the intersection of Attala Road 5053 and Attala Road 5224 for a report of a woods fire. Firefighters were able to contain the fire by 7:09 pm.

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Today is Friday, July 5, the 186th day of 2019. There are 179 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On July 5, 1954, Elvis Presley’s first commercial recording session took place at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee; the song he recorded was “That’s All Right.”

On this date:

In 1811, Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain.

In 1865, the Secret Service Division of the U.S. Treasury Department was founded in Washington, D.C., with the mission of suppressing counterfeit currency.

In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Labor Relations Act.

In 1946, the bikini, created by Louis Reard (ray-AHRD’), was modeled by Micheline Bernardini during a poolside fashion show in Paris.

In 1947, Larry Doby made his debut with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first black player in the American League three months after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the National League. In the game against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park, Doby, pinch-hitting for Bryan Stephens, struck out in his first at-bat during the seventh inning; Chicago won 6-5.

In 1971, President Richard Nixon certified the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which lowered the minimum voting age from 21 to 18.

In 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win a Wimbledon singles title as he defeated Jimmy Connors, 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4.

In 1977, Pakistan’s army, led by General Mohammad Zia ul-Haq, seized power from President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (ZUL’-fih-kahr ah-LEE’ BOO’-toh). (Bhutto was executed in 1979.)

In 1989, “The Seinfeld Chronicles,” the pilot to the situation comedy “Seinfeld,” aired on NBC-TV.

In 1991, a worldwide financial scandal erupted as regulators in eight countries shut down the Bank of Credit and Commerce International.

In 2011, a jury in Orlando, Florida, found Casey Anthony, 25, not guilty of murder, manslaughter and child abuse in the 2008 disappearance and death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.

In 2013, Pope Francis cleared two of the 20th Century’s most influential popes to become saints in the Roman Catholic church, approving a miracle needed to canonize Pope John Paul II and waiving Vatican rules to honor Pope John XXIII.

Ten years ago: A bankruptcy judge ruled that General Motors Corp. could sell the bulk of its assets to a new company, clearing the way for the automaker to emerge from bankruptcy protection. Riots and street battles that killed nearly 200 people erupted in China’s western Xinjiang province in the deadliest ethnic unrest to hit the region in decades. Roger Federer won his record 15th Grand Slam title when he outlasted Andy Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6, 16-14 in a marathon match for his sixth Wimbledon championship.

Five years ago: Ukrainian troops forced pro-Russian insurgents out of Slovyansk (SLAHV’-yansk), a key stronghold in Ukraine’s embattled east. Petra Kvitova (kuh-VIHT’-oh-vuh) overwhelmed Eugenie Bouchard 6-3, 6-0 in less than an hour to win Wimbledon for the second time.

One year ago: Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned amid ethics scandals that prompted more than a dozen federal and congressional investigations; deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler, a former coal industry lobbyist, was named to take over as acting administrator. James Alex Fields Jr. pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges in a car attack on a crowd of protesters opposing a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Aug. 12, 2017; a 32-year-old woman died and dozens were injured. (Fields later pleaded guilty to 29 federal hate crime charges under a plea deal in which prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty.)

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Shirley Knight is 83. Singer-musician Robbie Robertson is 76. Julie Nixon Eisenhower is 71. Rock star Huey Lewis is 69. Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Rich “Goose” Gossage is 68. Country musician Charles Ventre is 67. Singer-songwriter Marc Cohn is 60. Actor John Marshall Jones is 57. Actor Dorien Wilson is 57. Actress Edie Falco is 56. Actress Jillian Armenante is 55. Actress Kathryn Erbe (er-BEE’) is 54. Actor Michael Stuhlbarg (STOOL’-bahrg) is 51. Country musician Brent Flynn (Flynnville Train) is 50. Rapper RZA (RIH’-zuh) is 50. Rhythm and blues singer Joe is 46. Rock musician Bengt Lagerberg (The Cardigans) is 46. Actor Dale Godboldo is 44. Rapper Bizarre is 43. Rapper Royce da 5’9″ is 42. Rock singer Jason Wade (Lifehouse) is 39. Actor Ryan Hansen is 38. Country musician Dave Haywood (Lady Antebellum) is 37. Rock musician Nick O’Malley (Arctic Monkeys) is 34. Actor Jason Dolley is 28. California Angels player Shohei Ohtani is 25.

Thought for Today: “Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right.” _ Isaac Asimov, American author (1920-1992).

The Associated Press.

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On 6-30-2019, Alfred Green, a 31-year-old black male, was arrested for DUI (3rd offense), suspended driver’s license, no insurance, and no seat belt. (MHP)

On 6-29-2019, Douglas Fletcher, a 53-year-old black male, was arrested for DUI refusal, suspended driver’s license, and careless driving. (MHP)

On 6-29-2019, Akeem Miller, a 26-year-old black male, was arrested for weapon possession by a felon, possession of controlled substance (2 counts), and possession of marijuana in vehicle. (MHP)

On 6-23-2019, Joshua Ward, a 30-year-old white male, was arrested for livestock theft. (Jimmy Nunn)

On 6-18-2019, Kristle Simmons, a 36-year-old white female, was arrested for contributing to delinquency of a minor. (James Faulkner)

On 6-18-2019, Eric Jolly, a 48-year-old white male, was arrested for sexual battery. (Mark Hill)

On 6-12-2019, Judge Dotson, a 74-year-old black male, was arrested for grand larceny. (Jimmy Nunn)

On 6-12-2019, James Rice, a 31-year-old black male, was arrested for DUI and suspended driver’s license. (Kelly Mitchell)

On 6-10-2019, Mark Riley Shanks, a 38-year-old white male, was arrested for possession of marijuana in a vehicle, possession of paraphernalia, and driving while license suspended. (Brian Townsend)

On 6-10-2019, Joracious Washington, a 25-year-old black male, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and no driver’s license. (MHP)

On 6-9-2019, Jamon Alston, a 19-year-old black male, was arrested for grand larceny. (Jimmy Nunn)

On 6-9-2019,Dererrus Clark, a 41-year-old black male, was arrested for grand larceny. (Scott Walters)

On 6-9-2019, Darrell Fitzgerald, a 54-year-old white male, was arrested for simple assault. (Jimmy Nunn)

On 6-8-2019, Lorenzo Weatherby, a 23-year-old black male, was arrested on a warrant from Leake County. (Scott Walters)

On 6-8-2019, Curtist Bradford, a 38-year-old white male, was arrested for disturbance of family. (Brian Townsend)

On 6-8-2019, Lavar Bailey, a 35-year-old black male, was arrested for DUI, speeding, and no driver’s license. (MHP)

On 6-7, 2019, Reginald Hill, a 21-year-old black male, was arrested for grand larceny (Hugh Curry)

On 6-5-2019, Derrick Hannah, a 29-year-old black male, was arrested for 3 counts sale of a controlled substance. (Zelie Shaw)

On 6-3-2019, Timothy Humphrey, a 26-year-old white male, was arrested for aggravated assault. (Jimmy Nunn)

On 6-3-2019, Mark Townsend, a 42-year-old white male, was arrested for grand larceny – 2 counts. (Kelly Mitchell)

On 6-3-2019, Patricia Daniel, a 39-year-old white female, was arrested for grand larceny – 2 counts. (Kelly Mitchell)

On 6-2-2019, Jeffery Rosamond Jr., a 23-year-old white male, was arrested for DUI. (Kelly Mitchell)

On 6-2-2019, Bryce Smith, an 18-year-old white male, was arrested for aggravated assault. (Jimmy Nunn)

On 6-1-2019, Dorryl Sims, a 53-year-old black male, was arrested for DUI refusal and driving with suspended driver’s license. (MHP)

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records published are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an actual crime has been committed. Arrests made Attala County Sheriff’s Office.

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StarMan Bob Swanson, the singing weatherman, will headline the Attala County Library’s final Summer Library Program.

The program will be held Tuesday, July 9 at the Attala County Coliseum.

Visit the Attala County Library on Facebook for more information.

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The Town of Sallis has appointed a new alderman.

Luke Eaton was appointed at a board meeting earlier this week.

Eaton was the only candidate to qualify to run for the vacant position following the death of Aldermen Kelly Hutchison.

When only one candidates qualifies, a Mississippi State law allows the board to appoint that candidate.

A swearing-in ceremony for Eaton is set for Aug. 5.

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