- September 02, 2010 - Warrant Issued in McDonald's Incident - Chris Davis
- September 02, 2010 - Candidates Removed from Nov. Ballot - Chris Davis
- September 02, 2010 - Police Report DUI Arrest - Chris Davis
- September 02, 2010 - Holmes Loses, 21 to 20 - Staff Report
- September 02, 2010 - Local Hospital Lay-offs Not Unique - Chris Davis
- September 02, 2010 - More Details on City Budget - Chris Davis
- September 02, 2010 - Whippets 2-0, Receive Votes in Poll - Sports Desk
- September 01, 2010 - Team Wins Danny Burell Tournament - Submitted Story
- September 01, 2010 - Breezy101 Church Bulletin - Chris Davis
- September 01, 2010 - Businesses, Churches Thanked by Big Red - Chris Davis
- September 01, 2010 - City Budget Set for 2011- $4.4 million - Chris Davis
- September 01, 2010 - Tea Party Poll Says Marcy Gets 40 Percent - Chris Davis
Warrant Issued in McDonald's Incident - Chris Davis September 02, 2010
Kosciusko Police have issued an arrest warrant after an incident at the Kosciusko McDonald’s Restaurant on Hwy. 12 Tuesday. Investigator Pete Belk says officers are looking for 19-year-old Adrian Sharkey of Kosciusko, whom he described only as a black male. Belk says officers were called to the restaurant and spoke with an employee who says he was assaulted while taking out the trash. Police did not release details about the assault. Sharkey has been in trouble before. He was arrested on disorderly conduct and disobeying a police officer charges after a violent incident near the Hannah Heights apartment complex in Ethel in June.
Candidates Removed from Nov. Ballot - Chris Davis September 02, 2010
Second Congressional District candidate Ashley Norwood is one of four congressional candidates who've been running low-profile campaigns and now have until next Tuesday to appeal their removal from Mississippi's Nov. 2 general election ballot. The three-member state Board of Election Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to take the Reform Party candidates off the ballot because of a dispute about the state party's leadership and questions about whether the party followed its own procedures in choosing the candidates. The ballot now lists only Democrat incumbent Bennie Thompson and Republican challenger Bill Marcy as candidates in the 2nd District.Police Report DUI Arrest - Chris Davis September 02, 2010
Kosciusko Police reported a DUI arrest Tuesday. Officer Trey Collins is credited with the arrest of 60-year-old Melvin Cook of Kosciusko after a traffic stop on Veteran’s Memorial Drive. Cook was also charged with driving on a suspended license. A Jackson man was also arrested Tuesday. Officer Steve Allen picked up 40-year-old George Sears on Washington St. According to press release from the Police Dept. Sears was charged with an adult curfew violation.
Holmes Loses, 21 to 20 - Staff Report September 02, 2010
Holmes Community College opened their 2010 football season against Southwest Community College with a lost 21 to 20. The Bears were leading 9 to 7 at halftime. The third quarter was a battle between the Bears and Bulldogs with two touchdown by the Bears making the score 21 to 14 going into the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs score another touchdown bringing the score 21 to 20. There were a total of 145 yards of total offense for the bulldogs. Player of the game went to Drew Dennis. Join us next week at the Holmes Bulldogs travel to Colin Community College. Catch all the action on Breezy 101 next Thursday air time at 6:30 p.m.
Local Hospital Lay-offs Not Unique - Chris Davis September 02, 2010
The past three days have seen hundreds laid off at Mississippi hospitals. Monday 186 cuts at Baptist Hospital in Jackson were announced and 47 were cut at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. When 18 positions were cut at Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital in late July Breezynews received e-mails and phone calls complaining that jobs were cut when an expansion is set to begin this month. Administrator John Dawson cited the then-expected lay-offs at Baptist, explaining that a 30 percent drop in admissions in Kosciusko over the past five years made the lay-offs economically necessary. He said later that some registered nurse jobs would be added, replacing LPNs in the Emergency Dept., but the expansion and lay-offs had noting to do with one another. “Appropriate staffing of the hospital is an…independent factor from having appropriate facilities for the community,” he said.
More Details on City Budget - Chris Davis September 02, 2010
According to the budget presented for the public Tuesday, the largest portion of Kosciusko’s income for the fiscal year is the projected $1.9 million from state income tax. Following that is the expected $800,000 to be collected in ad valorem taxes, which did not change from last year. Income of $347,000 from Kosciusko Water and Light will stay the same, as will the expected $170,000 in collected police fines. Mayor Jimmy Cockroft explained to Breezynews that income is generally more than what is projected and that is why the projected $550,000 deficit will likely be decreased as the fiscal year proceeds. The Board of Alderman is expected to pass the budget at their regular meeting Tuesday.
Whippets 2-0, Receive Votes in Poll - Sports Desk September 02, 2010
Kosciusko missed being in the top five in the Associated Press high school football poll, division 4A, for the week, but the Whippets were not without votes. The team received 15 points with a record of 2-0 so far, having beaten Terry High School and the Yazoo County Panthers 43-6. Coach Stan McCain and the crew are getting ready for Friday’s match-up with 6A foe the Grenada Charges in Grenada, who did not show up in the polls for the week.
Team Wins Danny Burell Tournament - Submitted Story September 01, 2010
A benefit tournament was held this past weekend in Kosciusko for Danny Burrell. There were many teams that entered the tournament which took place at Hugh Ellard Park on Saturday and Sunday, August 28-29, 2010. In the 11-12 year old age group, a group of boys from the Kraze and Dirt Devil Baseball teams got together and played. They were called "Dirt Krazy". The team won the championship on Sunday afternoon. Danny Burrell, who presented each player with their trophy, is pictured with the group. Pictured as follows: (front row - left to right) Jeremy Deason, Mark Palmertree, Loftin Price, Austin Eldridge, Zach Rawson. (middle row - left to right) John Morgan Cummins, Jatavious Herron, Tanner Kyle, Griffin Frazure, Lane Outlaw, and Eli Watkins. (back row - left to right) Jay Price, Danny Burrell, and Ryan Cummins. Story submitted by Amy Price
Breezy101 Church Bulletin - Chris Davis September 01, 2010
The Breezy 101 Church Bulletin:
- Indian Springs Assembly of God will be in revival services September 5-9. Service times are Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Thursday at 7 p.m. Guest evangelist will be Rev. Matthew Gros (pronounced GROW) of Schriever, LA. Special singing each night.
- Sallis Baptist Church Youth will be hosting a clothes drive and bake sale located at Kangaroo Crossing in Kosciusko from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on September 18th. The clothes drive is for anyone in need of good quality clothing. The bake sale will consist of cookies, brownies, cake slices, and other array of sweets. All proceeds raised from the bake sale will go to benefit Danny Burrell.
- Ethel Baptist Church Sunday, Sept. 5, our speaker will be Rev. Tony Fortenberry of Kosciusko. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Services at 11:00 a.m. Evening Services at 6:00 p.m. We invite you to join us in our Song and Worship Services. Edith Childs 674-5358. The evening service will be a Fifth Sunday service with singing (choir and instruments) at 6 p.m. Finger food and fellowship will follow. The church is also selling cookbooks with 834 recipes from current and former members for $18 each. Call 674-5457 or 674-0793 to order, or write to PO Box 14 Ethel, Ms, 39067. Be sure to mail a check for $25 for mail in orders to include shipping costs.
- Parkway Baptist Church is offering apple wood smoked Boston butts as a fundraiser to help with the church’s fellowship hall building fund. Each order of a whole butt ($30) or a pulled poke tray ($45) will feed 12 to 15 people. To place an order, call Kenny Ashmore at 662-290-8064 or 662-401-2959
- Kingdom Life Church hosts "Teen Live" on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm on Blackjack Rd. All teens ages 12-18 are invited for a Bible Study on "real talk for real issues". For more info., call Pastor Antonio Patterson at (662) 739-7186.
If you have something you would like to submit to the Church Bulletin email breezy@boswellmedia.net, or fax it to 662-289-7907
Businesses, Churches Thanked by Big Red - Chris Davis September 01, 2010
Students who march in Kosciusko High School’s Big Red Band recently underwent two weeks of rigorous training activities at their annual band camp. Those involved are thanking several businesses and organizations for assisting with camp. Pam Cain says C & C Cleaners and Wal-Mart helped out. She says Parkway Baptist Church , First Baptist and Williamsville Baptist Churches donated water and helped set up and serve at the breaks; the Kosciusko Fire Dept. and First United Methodist Church donated ice. Cain says special thanks should also go to the Kosciusko Exchange Club and Citizen’s National Bank. Parents and supporters of the Big Red Band also deserve thanks for delivering water and ice, she says. Cain says water and donations to help with supplies would still be appreciated.City Budget Set for 2011- $4.4 million - Chris Davis September 01, 2010
Kosciusko’s Board of Alderman presented a $4.4 million budget for fiscal year 2011 at a public hearing Tuesday. According to projections the income for the city will be about $3.8 million, leaving Kosciusko with a deficit of about $550,000. The deficit is small compared to some neighboring communities, such as Philadelphia. That city faces a shortfall of over $1 million for the next year. Mayor Jimmy Cockroft says he attributes the city’s relatively good financial shape to local businesses “holding their own” during the economic slow down. He also says city department heads have been cautious about spending. The budget includes $150,000 for the courts, $1.1 million for police, $650,000 for the Fire Dept. and $280,000 for the Street Dept. The board expects to adopt the budget Tuesday at their regular meeting.
Tea Party Poll Says Marcy Gets 40 Percent - Chris Davis September 01, 2010
A poll conducted last week by the Mississippi Tea Party says 46 percent would vote foir Bennie Thompson, 40 percent would vote for Bill Marcy and 14 percent are undecided in the upcoming 2nd District congressional election. Thompson is the Democrat incumbent, while Marcy is the Republican challenger. According to a release from Marcy’s campaign, pollsters asked 169 people who they would vote for. The release said Marcy’s campaign is encouraged because 7.5 percent of Democrats voting for Thompson polled said they would consider changing their vote. Marcy told a crowd at the Neshoba County Fair he thinks Thompson should retire. The general election is in November. The 2nd District covers Attala, Holmes and parts of Leake County, as well as the Mississippi Delta.
Obituaries
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the families of the following:
- Ms. Ruby Greer, services will be held Thursday, September 2 at 2pm at Church of Christ with burial to follow in Parkway Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 9am-5pm at Dotson Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Dotson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Sara Chennault, services will be held Friday, September 3 at 10am at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Parkway Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 5-8pm at the funeral home. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mr. Phillip Wayne Murray, services will be held Friday, September 3 at 11:30am at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 5-8pm at the funeral home. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mr. Eddie Thompson, services will be held Friday, September 3 at Winters Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in New Bethel M.B. Church Cemetery. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mr. Marcellus Brown, services will be held Saturday, September 4 at 1pm at Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Margaret Earlene McLain, of Bossier, LA, services will be held Wednesday, September 1 at 10am at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in McLain Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 5-7pm at Culpepper Funeral Home. Culpepper Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Vena Pearl Moore, services will be held Wednesday, September 1 at 2pm at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Attala Memory Gardens. Visitation is Tuesday from 5-7pm and Wednesday from 12-2pm at Culpepper Funeral Home. Culpepper Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Hazle Baker Evans, services will be held Sunday, August 29 at 3pm at Hebron Baptist Church with burial to follow in Hebron Cemetery in Montgomery County. Visitation is Sunday from 2-3pm at Hebron Baptist Church. Culpepper Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mr. Clordie Williams, services will be held Saturday, August 28 at 1pm at New Banyon M.B. Church in Goodman with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
