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Ethel Closes Season With Victory - Sports Desk November 06, 2009

The Ethel Tigers ended their season on a high note with a victory over the East Oktibbeha Titans with a score of 34-20. The Tigers finished 4-7 for the season.

Attala Co. Calendar Now on Sale - Submitted Story November 06, 2009

The 2010 Historic Landmarks of Kosciusko and Attala County Calendar is now on sale. Featuring paintings from local artists, the cost of each calendar is $20. The paintings are on display at Jordan Art Gallery; bidding for the silent auction of this art begins during Open House at the Gallery Sunday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. Bidding will close on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Special guests at the Open House include the area artists featured in the calendar. Event sponsors are Ivey Mechanical, J.C. Cheek Contractors, Jordan Art Gallery, Kosciusko Medical Clinic, and Merchants & Farmers Bank. During Open House, board members and volunteers will be on hand to take calendar orders. Or, you may call Rhonda Mink at 662.289.4252 to reserve your copy. All proceeds benefit the programs and services offered by The Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club.

Alford to Carry Olympic Torch - Chris Davis November 06, 2009

Dr. Tim Alford, a family physician in Kosciusko, has been selected by Coca-Cola as an Olympic torchbearer for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games to be held in Canada in February. Breezynews first reported the news Tuesday. Alford runs every morning at the local high school track and has averaged 30 miles a week for the past 32 years. He has also promoted wellness in a state with the highest obesity rate in the U.S. Alford and his fellow torchbearers will carry the Olympic Flame through Calgary, Alberta, on Jan. 18-19, as it makes its way to Vancouver, British Columbia for the Feb. 12 opening ceremony. The Olympic Torch Relay will last 106 days, cover more than 27,000 miles and link more than 1,000 communities and places of interest throughout Canada.

Hwy. 35 Project Troublesome for Some - Chris Davis November 06, 2009

Construction continues to be a hassle for motorists on Kosciusko’s main drag. Mississippi Dept. of Transportation officials say the reward will be a brand new black top surfaced Veteran’s Memorial Drive, but it won’t be in time for Veteran’s Day. Assistant Project Engineer Tony Sheffield told Breezynews earlier this week that the work will not be finished until Dec. 1. Since Monday most of the surface has been shaved and will be recycled to make the new surface. Traffic was down to one lane per direction Thursday, without the convenience of a turn lane in some places. One area resident who works at Atmos Energy said she lives on Hwy. 43 and contends with two road projects, but takes the back way into town. The project will cost about $1.5 million in total, but it is undetermined what effect it may have on Hwy. 35 businesses.

Photos: (Left) A crew shaves asphalt from Veteran's Memorial Drive Thursday. It will be recycled into a new blacktop surface. (Right) Hwy. 35 near the intercestion with Hwy. 12 facing south.

Open House Marks Shopping Season - Chris Davis November 06, 2009

Sunday marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in Kosciusko. Open House will be held on the courthouse square, with local businesses offering refreshments, discounts and previews of holiday shopping goods. Tonya Threet, with the KADC, says Open House is one of the premiere holiday events in the county. The event begins at 1 p.m. and will wind down around 5. There will be music on the square as stores preview their wares. Josephine’s Fine Gifts is one of many businesses that plan to open on Sunday. Proprietor Amanda Dean tells Breezynews the store will have an overall discount of 20 percent and she will serve refreshments that include Mississippi products that are offered at the store.

Lee: Attala Jail Not Affected by Epps' Plan - Chris Davis November 06, 2009

Attala County Sheriff William Lee (right) tells Breezynews that Dept. of Corrections Commissioner Chris Epps’ plan to reduce his budget shortfall by removing state inmates from county jails will not affect this jail as of now. Lee says the inmates that are housed in Attala County facilities are on a work program and are the ones seen picking up trash on roadways and cutting grass. “He’s talking about these bigger jails,” said Lee. The sheriff pointed out that regional jails in Leake and Holmes counties are funded in large part by the $30 per day received for housing state inmates. He says if Epps were to cut out the work program, the results would have a large effect. “It would cripple me,” he said. Epps said earlier this week that he has to cut $8.3 million from his budget and part of the plan is to remove inmates from county and regional jails. He did not say what he plans to do with the prisoners. He said another $1.5 million could be saved by renegotiating medical contracts.

Popcorn Still Available at CNB - Chris Davis November 05, 2009

Citizen’s National Bank has extended its annual Boy Scout fundraiser popcorn sale. Bank representatives tell Breezynews that plenty of popcorn is still available and that anyone who wishes to place an order should do so now. The popcorn is available in a variety of flavors and orders can be placed with the Scouts or at any branch of the bank. Money raised will go to support scouting in Kosciusko and Attala County. County-wide there are now 44 Boy Scouts. The popcorn will be available by Dec. 4, just in time for the holidays. Breezy101 will broadcast live from Citizens National Bank’s Hwy. 12 location this Saturday from 10 to noon and it will be a convenient time to place an order for popcorn. More information is available at www.yourcnb.com/boyscouts .

Ethel Tigers Game Changed to Home - Submitted Story November 05, 2009

The Ethel Tigers game that was originally set to be played tonight at East Oktibbeha has been moved to the Tigers’ home turf. Officials at East Oktibbeha say poor field conditions are the reason for the change. Kick-off will still be at 7 p.m.

Story submitted by Leslie Dees

Kosciusko Kraze to Hold Fundraiser - Submitted Story November 05, 2009

Organizers for the Kosciusko Kraze baseball team tell Breezynews they'll be up early Saturday to help raise funds for the players and their upcoming season. A multi-family rummage sale will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Hwy. 12 at Summer Snow. A variety of items will be for sale, from lawn equipment to clothes and more. The sale will continue until most of the items are sold.

Play-off Week Football Polls - Sports Desk November 05, 2009

As several area schools get geared up for play-offs, including the Kosciusko Whippets, Mississippi high school football polls show Durant is still on top in Region 1A, with a 9-1 record and 105 points. Nanih Waiya remains at no. 3, with a 9-1 record and 92 points. Weir is at no. 4 in the region, with an 8-2 record, and Sebastopol, also getting ready for play-off action, is no. 5, with an 8-2 record. Morton registers at no. 5 in Region 3A, with a 10-1 record. Philadelphia received a significant number of votes, but did not end up in the top five. The Tornadoes are hosting St. Patrick in the play-offs, Hazlehurst comes to Forest, Jefferson County against Morton, East Marion visits Scott Central, Union at North Forrest and Kosciusko visits Shannon. All 1A and 6A teams in the MHSAA still have another week of regular season games and will begin their playoffs on Nov. 13.

From Iraq to Kosciusko, A Letter Home - Submitted Story November 05, 2009

Soldiers from Kosciusko are stationed in northern Iraq. Capt. Matthew Jollit, commander of the B-Battalion recently sent correspondence to Mayor Jimmy Cockroft acknowledging gifts from the folks here at home. The letter reads:
Mayor Cockroft,
Greetings from Iraq. I hope things are well back there in Kosciusko. Everything is going really good for us here in Northern Iraq. I would like to apologize for not keeping in contact sooner, but we have had quite the busy workload since we hit the ground. The guys are in good spirits and are continuing to forge ahead in our daily battle rhythm.
We have received a few packages from folks back there and we really appreciate that. It's always nice to know that people back home continue to think of us on a daily basis. We look forward to finishing our mission successfully and getting back to all of our family and friends. Thanks again for your continued support. Take care.
Sincerely,
Matt Jollit

Photo: A covenant ceremony held before the troops departed Kosciusko in May.

Aisle of Honor, Flag Ceremony Nov. 11 - Chris Davis November 05, 2009

The celebration of Veteran’s Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11 in Kosciusko and across the country. Attala County veterans will have the opportunity to attend the Aisle of Honor Ceremony, which will be followed by a unique event. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. at the Parkway Cemetery and the American Legion Riders will conduct the first flag retirement ceremony in Kosciusko. Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justic William Waller, Jr. (left) will be the guest speaker. Sheri Roebuck, administrator at the Mississippi State Veteran’s Home says Waller will speak to the veterans at the home as well, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Breezy101 and the Veteran’s Home have teamed up to encourage everyone to fly flags the week of Nov. 9 through Nov. 13 in honor of our local veterans and active soldiers.

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