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KHS cheerleaders to hold spirit camp

Monday, May 9 by Breck Riley

The Kosciusko Cheerleaders will hold Little Whippet Spirit camp May 26 - 27 at the Kosciusko High School Gym from 8:00 am -11:30 am. The little Whippet cheerleaders who attend this camp will perform at the Kosciusko Whippets first home football game this fall. Today (Monday,... Read More.

USDA: Farmers in Mississippi and 3 other states can apply for drought loans

Monday, May 9 by Breck Riley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says drought during the growing season has made farmers in most of Texas, all of Louisiana and parts of Arkansas and Mississippi eligible to apply for federal aid. The department's Farm Service Agency says low-interest emergency loans can be used... Read More.

Audio: Coach Tony Terry speaks on Whippet softball’s series win over Pontotoc

Monday, May 9 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko Whippets Softball head coach Tony Terry gives his thoughts on his team's win over Pontotoc and advancing to the North State Championship for the seventh straight season.

Kosciusko School District begins search for superintendent

Monday, May 9 by Breck Riley

The Mississippi School Boards Association (MSBA) has begun conducting the Superintendent Search for the Kosciusko School District. The search began May 6, 2022 and ends May 27, 2022. During the search process, all KSD stakeholders are encouraged to fill out an anonymous survey that will... Read More.

Felony Child Abuse and Multiple Burglary Arrests in Leake and Attala

Thursday, May 5 by Breck Riley

Search continues for missing Holmes County man, Robert “Alex” Easterling

Thursday, May 5 by Breck Riley

The search continues for a young father who has been missing for almost two weeks. Robert “Alex” Easterling, 30, also called “A1” in the community in which he lives, was last seen on Wednesday evening, April 20th, on Stockyard Rd. in Pickens, Mississippi. Easterling was dropped... Read More.

Audio: Catching up with Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton

Thursday, May 5 by Breck Riley

Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton passed through Kosciusko Wednesday on a bike ride for cancer research. I (Breck) had the chance to sit down with hit for a few minutes to get his thoughts on riding the Trace, his fundraiser, and... Read More.

Video: Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton stops in Kosciusko while cycling Natchez Trace

Wednesday, May 4 by Breck Riley

Olympic gold medal winner Scott Hamilton stopped in Kosciusko Wednesday while cycling the Natchez Trace Parkway. Third graders from Presbyterian Day School greeted Hamilton at the Kosciusko Visitors Center with streamers, horns, and confetti. Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle... Read More.

Photo: Another Whippet signs to play college baseball

Wednesday, May 4 by Breck Riley

Another Kosciusko Whippets baseball player signed with a community college Wednesday. Senior Kaylan Powell signed to play for Itawamba Community College. Powell helped lead the Whippets to a Region 4-4A Championship in 2022. He was joined at the signing by his family and the KHS baseball coaching... Read More.

Photo: Kosciusko Chief of Police participates in Dial-a-Story

Wednesday, May 4 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko Police Chief Chris Wray is the guest reader for this week’s dial-a-story at the Attala County Library. Children can access the dial-a-story by calling 662-290-7323 (READ) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Chief Wray is reading There’s... Read More.

Lady Whippets to face Pontotoc in 3rd round of playoffs beginning Thursday

Wednesday, May 4 by Breck Riley

The Kosciusko Lady Whippets are set to face off against Pontotoc in the third round of the MHSAA playoffs this weekend. Pontotoc defeated Caledonia Tuesday night in Game 3 of its second round series to advance to the quarterfinals. Kosciusko and Pontotoc last met in the... Read More.