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Whippet baseball player signs with East Mississippi
A Kosciusko Whippets baseball player signed to play college baseball Friday.
Jacob Nunn signed to play for East Mississippi Community College during a ceremony at Kosciusko High School.
Joining Wallace at the signing were members of Whippets baseball coaches Cole McBride, Wesley Dew, and members of his family.
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List: Qualified candidates for 2023 Attala County elected offices
A list of candidates that have qualified to run for an Attala County office in the 2023 election...
One in Hospital After Accidental Shooting in Kosciusko – Police Investigating
Kosciusko Police and EMS were dispatched to a residence on Fenwick St at 11:55 pm on Wednesday, February 1st when a caller reported that he accidentally shot his girlfriend in the abdomen.The gunshot victim was taken by ambulance to UMMC in Jackson. The shooter was taken into custody by police and later charged with... Read More.
Body Found in Louisville Confirmed as Missing Teen
Police in Louisville have confirmed that a body found by railroad workers in some woods Monday is that of a teenager who had been reported missing Jan. 11. Montevious Goss, 16, was last seen getting into a truck on Dean Drive in Louisville. The Miss. Bureau of Investigation had issued an endangered/missing child alert... Read More.
Food Truck Frenzy planned for March 7
Food Truck Frenzy is returning to downtown Kosciusko.The event will be held Tuesday, March 7 in from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.Food trucks of all kinds will be set up in the parking lot in front of the Kosciusko Attala Partnership office.For more information, call the KAP office at 662-289-2981.
Dixie Youth baseball registration now open
Dixie Youth Baseball registration is now open.Registration will run through Saturday, March 17.The cost is $75 per player, $150 for two, and $200 for three or more.Registration is done at Hugh Ellard Park Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.A special registration will be held Saturday, March 17 from 8:00 am -... Read More.
Meet the Whippets planned for Monday, Feb. 6
The Kosciusko High School baseball and softball teams will hold Meet the Whippets Monday, Feb. 6.For the baseball team, the junior high scrimmage will begin at 3:30 pm.Following the game, the teams will be introduced and then the high school team will have its scrimmage.For softball, the players will be introduced at 5:30.That will... Read More.
Accidents and a Shooting in Attala
Wednesday 2/1/23 5:56 a.m. - Kosciusko Police responded to a call at Harpers Laundry on E 3rd Street for an unknown issue.7:10 a.m. - Kosciusko Police were asked to assist EMS on a call on Adams Street.11:04 a.m. - Kosciusko Police helped a stranded motorist on Hwy 12 at E. Jackson Street.5:01 p.m. - Kosciusko... Read More.
List: Qualified candidates for 2023 State elected offices
A list of candidates that have qualified to run for State of Mississippi offices in the 2023 election…
Domestic violence, DUI, and other recent arrests
On 1-31-2023, Jenny Pollard, a 27 year old w/f from Kosciusko, was arrested for Contempt of Court on Cannonade Street by Officer Braxton Goza.On 1-30-2023, Desmond Davis, a 41 year old b/m from Kosciusko, was arrested for Disturbance in a Public Place, Possession of Marijuana,... Read More.
Gas Prices in MS Falling Slowly After 30-Cent Jump
After climbing for two weeks, the price of gas in Mississippi has started falling slowly. AAA says the average price statewide peaked at $3.18 on Saturday after a 30-cent jump. It's dropped a couple of cents since then. The auto club says Leake County is close to the statewide number, while Neshoba County is... Read More.
Local kicker joins Holmes CC football team
A local kicker is headed to Goodman to play football for Holmes Community College.The school announced Wednesday that Dan Lindsay of Central Holmes will join the team next season.Lindsay was named to the 3A All-MAIS team during his senior season, which saw Central Holmes play for the... Read More.
Ethel baseball ranked Top 5 preseason
The Ethel Tigers baseball team has earned a Top 5 preseason ranking.Capital Sports MS ranks the Tigers at Number 5 in its Preseason 1A Baseball Poll.The only teams ranked ahead of the Tigers are Biggersville, West Union, Resurrection, and Taylorsville.In 2022, Ethel advanced to the 3rd round of the playoffs before falling to... Read More.
Beginner tennis program announced for March
The City of Kosciusko has announced a beginner tennis program for the month of March.Dates for the program are Thursdays from March 9 - April 13.Lessons are for kids ages 6 - 12 and will be held at the Jason Niles Park tennis courts.Complete the online registration HERE. Contact Angie Deleon... Read More.
CDC: Flu Level in MS Now “Minimal”
Flu levels are lower than low in Mississippi now. A report from the Centers for Disease Control is classifying the state in the "minimal" category with the State Health Department saying only about three per cent of patients seeing their doctors during the week ending Jan. 21 had flu-like symptoms. That's down from three... Read More.
Multiple Whippet baseball players named to preseason watchlist
Multiple local baseball players have been named to the Capital Sports 2023 Players to Watch list.The Kosciusko Whippets placed four players on the watchlist.Whippets named to the list include Larson Fancher (infielder/pitcher), Jacob Nunn (infielder/pitcher), Ty Ramage (pitcher/catcher), and Landon Wallace (infielder).The complete list can be found here.The Whippets will begin their 2023... Read More.
Alarms, a Stranded Motorist, and an EMS Assist in Attala
Tuesday 1/31/23 3:13 a.m. - Kosciusko Police were sent to check a business alarm at Quick Cash Financial on Hwy 12.9:49 a.m. - Attala Deputies were sent to check on an abandoned vehicle on Attala Road 1116.12:52 p.m. - Kosciusko Police performed a welfare check at a residence on Old Vaiden Road.2:48 p.m. - Kosciusko... Read More.
Kosciusko Students Learn About Career Readiness
Kosciusko Junior High is preparing students for the future with a career fair. Students visited more than 20 different occupation tables where representatives from local businesses, Army National Guard, Career Tech Center, and more were set up.Students learned about career readiness from nurses, realtors, police officers, cosmetologists, mechanics, farmers, and many more.Melissa Boswell Townsend... Read More.
