- July 02, 2009 - Veteran's Home Recieves Combat Flag - Chris Davis
- July 02, 2009 - One New Area Swine Flu Case Reported - Chris Davis
- July 02, 2009 - Holmes Holds Basketball Camp - Submitted Story
- July 02, 2009 - KPD Reports Misdemeanor Arrest - Submitted Story
- July 02, 2009 - "Be Creative" Photography Winners - Submitted Story
- July 02, 2009 - Breezynews On Demand 7-02-09, 6 AM - Chris Davis
- July 02, 2009 - Kosy Pops Concert Tonight - Chris Davis
- July 02, 2009 - Flag Ceremony Today in Kosciusko - Chris Davis
- July 01, 2009 - Breezy101 Church Bulletin - Lora Bain
- July 01, 2009 - Hitchhiker Thrown From Vehicle Near Ethel - Chris Davis
- July 01, 2009 - KPD: Two Misdemeanor Arrests - Chris Davis
- July 01, 2009 - Long Bears Cross Along Kosciusko Roadways - Chris Davis
Veteran's Home Recieves Combat Flag - Chris Davis July 02, 2009
Veterans at the Mississippi State Veteran’s Home in Kosciusko were honored with a flag dedication ceremony Thursday. At 2 p.m. a flag that was flown during dangerous mission in Afghanistan was raised by veterans at the home. It comes to Mississippi courtesy of the 168th Engineering troop known as “Task Force Storm”. Mississippi’s Adjutant General William Freeman, Jr. spoke to the crowd about the importance of the military and its veterans amid the challenges faced by the nation. The 168th joined the ceremony from Afghanistan via internet hook-up. An added surprise was a presentation of a replica sword identical to the one given to Gen. Thaddeus Kosciusko by Napoleon. Miss Mississippi was on hand to sing the national anthem, courtesy of Franks Chevrolet as Apache helicopters flew over the Home and the Big Red Band played patriotic music. A reception followed inside.
One New Area Swine Flu Case Reported - Chris Davis July 02, 2009
Winston County is reporting one more case of swine flu. The H!N! virus causes infected individuals to display symptoms similar to common influenza. Attala County is still reporting just one case, diagnosed last week. Winston County reports 11 cases total. Holmes reports three, Madison seven and Leake and Neshoba counties remain free of the virus. State health officials say practicing good hygiene is the best way to avoid becoming sick. The elderly, very young and expectant mothers are more likely to suffer complications from the disease. There have been 158 cases of swine flu reported since May 15 in Mississippi.Map: Mississippi Dept. of Health http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/14,0,334.html
Holmes Holds Basketball Camp - Submitted Story July 02, 2009
Holmes Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jason Flanigan has set a basketball camp for July 20-23 in Goodman. Participants for the camp can be male or female. For more information, contact Coach Jason Flanigan at (662) 472-9081 or jflanigan@holmescc.edu or Coach Jason Harrison at (662) 472-9066 or jharrison@holmescc.edu.KPD Reports Misdemeanor Arrest - Submitted Story July 02, 2009
Kosciusko Police are reporting one Wednesday arrest. Officer Thomas Clark picked up 23-year-old Christopher Styron at 8:21 p.m. after a disturbance call on Cannonade St. Styron was charged with disorderly conduct.
"Be Creative" Photography Winners - Submitted Story July 02, 2009
Sonny Branning of Branning Photography shared his 32 years of photography experience, demonstrated old cameras, and gave children a brief history of photography at the Attala County Library on Tuesday, June 30, as part of the "Be Creative @ Your Library" Summer Library Program. There were 50 entries in the amateur photography contest. Winners were judged by Branning, Leslie Dees of the Star-Herald and Nancy Green also of the Star-Herald.
The winners of the amateur photography contest were:
Age 3-6: William Tharp-1st
Kelly Hood-2nd
Regan Steen-3rd
Age 7-9: Noah Guy-1st
Brady Moss-2nd
Madison Rosamond-3rd
Age 10-12: Sarah Calhoun-1st & 3rd
Dusty Moss-2nd.
Breezynews On Demand 7-02-09, 6 AM - Chris Davis July 02, 2009
Breezynews On Demand for July 2, 2009.
Kosy Pops Concert Tonight - Chris Davis July 02, 2009
The Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center will come alive with patriotic music tonight as the Kosy Pops Concert gets under way at 7 p.m. The program is sponsored by the Attala Historical Society and begins with a salute to our military and continues with performances by Avery, Lawrence and Larry Routt, Stanley Hartness, Proclamation, Jackie Hill, Mike Chandler and singers from the Presbyterian Day School. Refreshments will be served, compliments of LuVel. There is no admission charge to the event
Flag Ceremony Today in Kosciusko - Chris Davis July 02, 2009
The Mississippi State Veteran’s Home in Kosciusko will be the scene of a flag ceremony of national import Thursday at 2 p.m. Administrator Sheri Roebuck tells Breezynews that the Pentagon is involved in the extravaganza. During the event a presentation will be made by Mississippi’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. William L. Freeman, Jr. He will help present a flag to the veterans, which Roebuck says comes from the 168th Engineering Task Force Storm in Afghanistan. Brig. General Ernest Herrington will join the Home live from Afghanistan during the presentation. Roebuck says there is planned national news coverage by FOX and NBC. Frank’s Chevrolet will bring Miss Mississippi to sing the national anthem and Bloomers will provide her bouquet, sponsored by Ewing Repair. In addition, the Big Red Band will provide patriotic music and the American Legion Riders will be present. Listen for a special presentation Thursday at 7:35 a.m. on Breezy101 to learn all about the event. The public is asked to come and be a part of the ceremony.Breezy101 Church Bulletin - Lora Bain July 01, 2009
The Breezy 101 Church Bulletin:
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Williamsville Independent Methodist Church, located on Hwy 19S, is hosting Vacation Bible School on June 29-July 3. Children from grades K-5th are invited to attend. This year's theme is "Crocodile Dock". VBS will be from 6-8:30pm. For more information call 289-6910. We hope that your child can join us!
- Mt. Lebanon U.M. Church will have their Annual/Youth Revival July 15-17 2009 @ 7:30 pm nightly. Wednesday Night's speaker is Rev. Hubert Jones; Thursday Night's speaker is Pastor Kate Robinson; Friday Night's speaker is Rev. Burkey Thompson.
- New Life Center Church has announced "New Life Campmeeting 2009" for July12-17. Services start on Sunday at 10:30am and Sunday night at 6pm; Monday-Friday services will be held at 10am and 7pm. Pastor Rick Hall and Pastor Grant Gregory will be speakers. Pastor Grant and Laura Gregory invite the public to join them in for a refreshing in the Lord.
- Mt. Pilgrim M. B. Church, McCool, is having an Annual Youth Crusade, July1-3rd, at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Pastor Arrik Newsome is the speaker for the week.
- Bear Creek Baptist Church announces its summer revival with Rev. Larry Harvey, Sunday-Wednesday, July 5th-8th. Sunday night service begins at 7pm and a fried fish supper will be served following the service. Monday night service begins at 7pm and hot dogs and homemade ice cream will be served following the service. Tuesday service starts at 7pm and a boiled shrimp supper will be served. On Wednesday, kid's night begins at 5pm with pizza and drinks, and a giant jumper and slide. The revival service will begin at 7pm. For more information, call 674-2292 or 547-9557.
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Indian Springs Campground will hold Day Camp July 13-17, 8am-5pm, for students K – 6th Grade. Registration is required. Pre-registration will be held July 11, 8-11am, at Williamsville Assembly of God, or you may register onsite. Per student fee is $65 or $70 after July 11. Transportation will be available daily by church bus. Riders will need to be at the church by 8am and will return to the church by 5:30pm. The Campground is located off Hwy 19N near the Springdale community. For more information please contact the camp staff at 662-289-7351.
- New Hope Baptist Church will be hosting a concert with Brian Free & Assurance on Friday, July 17 at 7pm. Admission is $10 at the door. Pastor Danny Townsend welcomes the public to attend.
Hitchhiker Thrown From Vehicle Near Ethel - Chris Davis July 01, 2009
Attala County deputies investigated what might be considered an assault Wednesday, June 24. Officers were called to a residence on Attala Rd. 5205 near Ethel. Upon arrival Deputy James Faulkner interviewed a man who was standing on the porch, bleeding from his head. Faulkner says the man had been hitchhiking and caught a ride in what he said was a 4 X 4 truck. Faulkner says the man claimed he had been thrown from the truck. He was reluctant to go for medical treatment but after urging, the hitcher allowed himself to be taken to Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital’s emergency room. No one has been charged in the incident. In other news from Attala County deputies, officers investigated a disturbance call Thursday, June 25, at the Hannah Heights Apartments in Ethel. The caller claimed several people were fighting. No arrests were made. Deputies also responded to a call about an intruder on Attala Rd. 5053 Wednesday, June 24. No arrests were made.
KPD: Two Misdemeanor Arrests - Chris Davis July 01, 2009
Kosciusko Police have made two arrests in the past couple of days. Officer Mark Gilmore is credited with the 12:13 p.m. Tuesday arrest of 24-year-old Christopher Erving of Kosciusko. He was picked up on “F” St. and charged with driving without a license. Cpl. Dirk Thayer was working night patrol just after midnight Wednesday when he picked up 28-year-old Frederick Falls of Cruger after a traffic stop on Hwy. 35 near Wal-Mart. Falls is charged with driving on a suspended license.Long Bears Cross Along Kosciusko Roadways - Chris Davis July 01, 2009
No matter what folks think, Josh Long says it’s the feeling in his heart for God that motivates him. Long is the bearded man who’s been sighted trekking around Kosciusko bearing a cross in the scorching heat. Long stopped for a moment to talk with Breezynews Tuesday. He says he wants to share a message of love for everyone and a love for Christ and that he will do anything to get his point across. When asked if the heat bothered him, he said, “I’m not really burning up.” The 26-year-old unemployed Kosciusko man says he has walked most of the town already to carry his message. The large cross is mounted on a wheel, but that’s not likely to cheapen the message for Long or like-minded people who believe their love for the Lord can bear up even in the sweaty Mississippi summer.Photo by Lisa Cannon
Obituaries
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the families of the following:
- Mrs. Helen Dunn Gilbert, services will be held Friday, July 3rd at 10am at Culpepper Funeral Home with burial to follow in Nile Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, July 2nd from 5--8pm at Culpepper Funeral Home. Culpepper Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mr. Andrew Harkins, services will be held Saturday, July 4th at 10am at St. Therese's Catholic Church with burial to follow in St Anne's Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, July 3rd from 5-8pm at Jordan Funeral Home. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Lela B. Smith, services will be held Friday, July3rd at 11am at Greater Hope Pentecostal Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, July 2nd from 9am-5pm at Dotson Funeral Home in Weir. Dotson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Opal Caroline Ferrell Gilbert, services will be held Tuesday, June 30th at 2pm at Jordan Funeral Home with burial to follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation is Monday, June 29th from 5-8pm at Jordan Funeral Home. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Infant Linden Cade Bryant, graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 30th at 2pm at Zama Kelly Cemetery. Culpepper Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mr. John James Arterberry, services will be held June 27th at 1pm at Millspring M.B. Church with burial to follow in Millspring Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, June 26th from 9am-5pm at Dotson Funeral Home in Weir. Dotson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mr. Azzell Benton, services will be held Saturday, June 27th at 11am at Wesley Untied Methodist Church with burial to follow in Parkway Cemetery. Myricks Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mr. Willie J. Veasley, services will be held Saturday, June 27th at 11am at Buffalo U.M. Church with burial to follow in Buffalo Cemetery. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Betty Jean Pettit, graveside services will be held Saturday, June 27th at 3pm at Kelly Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, June 26th from 5-8pm, and Saturday from 1-3pm at Jordan Funeral Home. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
