- May 18, 2012 - Strand Theater Project Underway - Dave Ingram
- May 18, 2012 - Veterans Home Benefit Crawfish Boil - Dave Ingram
- May 18, 2012 - Vaiden Farmers Market Opens June 2 - Dave Ingram
- May 18, 2012 - New City Firemen - Dave Ingram
- May 17, 2012 - Bike Ride in Honor of Holdiness - Eric Matthews
- May 17, 2012 - Boil Water Alert Continues - Dave Ingram
- May 17, 2012 - Graduation Friday For Area Schools - Dave Ingram
- May 17, 2012 - Summer Camp for Boys and Girls Club - Markeith Selmon
- May 17, 2012 - Driver Has Seizure - Dave Ingram
- May 17, 2012 - Cheerleading Squads Bring Home Awards - Dave Ingram
- May 16, 2012 - NO Accident at Industrial Park - Staff Report
- May 16, 2012 - A Letter From Mayor Jimmy Cockroft - Submitted Story
Strand Theater Project Underway - Dave Ingram May 18, 2012
Work is already under way on the Strand Theater Project in downtown Kosciusko, earlier this week the Board of Alderman approved a bid from Historic Renovations of Yazoo City for work the on facade, roof, sign and canopy. Grant money from the Mississippi Arts Commission will pay for part of the work.
Veterans Home Benefit Crawfish Boil - Dave Ingram May 18, 2012
Friends of the MS State Veterans Home will sponsor a Crawfish Boil on June 9 at Lake N Resort on Highway 14 between Kosciusko and Zemuly. The event will feature Randy Edwards of The Swamp People from Louisiana. For More Information Call Weis Rosamond 662-582-5783.
Vaiden Farmers Market Opens June 2 - Dave Ingram May 18, 2012
The Vaiden Farmers Market will open June 2nd at 8 am. The Market is located in the Vo-Tech Building on Mulberry Street and will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am until all produce is sold. If you are looking for a place to sell produce contact the market at 662 289 4125.New City Firemen - Dave Ingram May 18, 2012
The Kosciusko Fire Department will soon have 2 new firemen. Brian Bolenger and Dedrick Brown are graduating from the State Fire Academy in Pearl this week. They received six weeks of training and will assume full time positions with the department.
Bike Ride in Honor of Holdiness - Eric Matthews May 17, 2012
Dr. Gary Holdiness was not just passionate about people; he loved cycling, so much so, he asked that doctors and employees at Kosciusko Medical Clinic to ride their bicycles to work this Friday to observe National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. Those same doctors and employees will honor his wishes with a memorial ride to the office. Nancy Duran says the ride isn’t just for the medical clinic staff; the public is invited to bike as well. Around 15-20 cyclists from the Kosciusko Medical Clinic will gather at the Attala County Coliseum tommorow morning and ride to the office at 7am. Dr. Gary Holdiness lost his life after being struck by a motorist on the Natchez Trace Parkway Holdiness was an avid cyclist and would often ride his bike to work. For more information, call the Kosciusko Medical Clinic at 289-1800.
Boil Water Alert Continues - Dave Ingram May 17, 2012
The Mississippi State Department of Health is issuing a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from the Possumneck-Carmack Water Association water supply located in Attala County. This affects approximately 1,335 customers in the area. Water sampling showed the presence of total coliform bacteria in a preponderance of samples. Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled vigorously for one minute before it is consumed. This precaution will last at least two full days and water system officials will be immediately notified when the boil water alert is lifted.
Graduation Friday For Area Schools - Dave Ingram May 17, 2012
Kosciusko High School will have Graduation ceremonies this Friday Night at 7pm. The KHS Valedictorian is Sydney Allison Duran and the Salutatorian is Domingo Rodriquez. Ethel High will have their Graduation Friday evening at 6pm. Class Valedictorian honors will go to Adam Kristopher Steen and the class Salutatorian is Linsie Jo Adcock. Graduation Ceremonies for McAdams High will be Friday at 8pm. Jonothan Hall is the Valedictorian and Brent Newell Salutatorian.
Summer Camp for Boys and Girls Club - Markeith Selmon May 17, 2012
Summer Camp Registration for current members of the Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club last day is this Friday. Registration for new members not currently registered will begin on Monday, May 21. The mandatory orientation is May 26 at 10am. The theme for the summer is “A Summer of Dreams”. Summer Camp 2012 begins on June 4, and runs through July 27, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. The supply fee is $50 per month. Children ages 5 to 18 are invited to participate (five year olds must have complete one year of Kindergarten prior to registration). Slots are limited. Please register early to secure your child’s slot. For more information, please call 662-289-4252.
Driver Has Seizure - Dave Ingram May 17, 2012
The Kosciusko Fire Department reports that they were called to a 1 car accident on Glendale Drive at around 9:09 pm Wednesday. The female driver had a seizure and collided with a fence. The driver was transported to Monfort Jones for treatment.
Cheerleading Squads Bring Home Awards - Dave Ingram May 17, 2012
The Mid South Extreme All Star Cheerleading Squads had a very successful 2011-2012 competition season. There were 4 squads this season: Youth Level 2 for girls under 11; Mini Level 2 for girls under 8; Mini Level 1 for girls under 8 and an exhibition/Tiny Level 1 for first timers under 5! These cheerleaders attend Kosciusko City Schools, Attala County Schools, Central Holmes Christian School, and Leake Academy.
Some of the awards won:
12 – 1st place awards
3 – 2nd place awards
3 – 3rd place awards
3 – Overall Level Winners
NO Accident at Industrial Park - Staff Report May 16, 2012
Businesses in Industrial Park want the public to know that there has not been an accident this afternoon. They conducted a Safety Training Drill and the information ran over the scanner. The police, and emergency personnel were involved in the training session. No one was injured in the drill.
A Letter From Mayor Jimmy Cockroft - Submitted Story May 16, 2012
This has been another great year with a great group of students. On behalf of the City of Kosciusko and the KADC I want to thank each one of them for their involvement in the activities of our community. This group of 40 students was very dedicated and hard working on each project they participated in and I look forward to another great year next year. Applications for the 2012-2013 Mayors Youth Council may be picked up at City Hall. Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 29, 2012 at 5:00 pm. If there are any questions please feel free to contact me.Thanks,
J. Cockroft
Obituaries
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the families of the following:
- Mrs. Sarah Margaret Miller White, services will be held Friday, May 18 at 2pm at First Baptist Church with burial to follow in Parkway Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 12:30-2pm at the church. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mr. Marshall Semmie Dickerson, Jr., graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 15 at Parkway Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 9-10am at Jordan Funeral Home. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Rev. Oscar Dear, Sr., services will be held on Wednesday, May 16 at 1pm at Damascus M.B. Church with burial to follow in Damascus Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6pm at the funeral home. Myricks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- Mrs. Margaret P. Holmes, services will be held Saturday, May 12 at 11am at First Baptist Church with burial to follow in Parkway Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 5-8pm at Jordan Funeral Home and on Saturday from 10-11at the church. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mr. Edward Earl Peeler Thomas, services will be held Saturday, May 12 at 10 am at Wesley United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Kosciusko City Cemetery. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Hattie Bell Saffold, services will be held Saturday, May 12 at 1pm at Durant Baptist Church with burial to follow in 2nd Pilgrim Rest Church Cemetery. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Minnie L. Hunt, services will be held Saturday, May 12 at 2pm at Winters Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Parkway Cemetery. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
