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Junior Auxiliary of Kosciusko accepting applications for Rose Dorchuck scholarship

Local | Posted on Saturday, July 11 by Breck Riley

In 2009, the Junior Auxiliary of Kosciusko established a $1,000 scholarship in loving memory of Rose Dorchuck. Rose was a life member of Junior Auxiliary and was involved at the local level in Kosciusko as well as the national level for many years. This scholarship will be awarded to an individual currently attending or returning to college to pursue... Read More.

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Today in history: July 11

Local | Posted on Saturday, July 11 by Breck Riley

Today is Saturday, July 11, the 193rd day of 2020. There are 173 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 11, 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounded former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton during a pistol duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. (Hamilton died the next day.) On this date: In 1533, Pope Clement VII issued a bull... Read More.

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McAdams High School will have a volleyball team this fall

Local | Posted on Friday, July 10 by Breck Riley

McAdams High School has announced the addition of girls volleyball to its athletics programs. The school made the announcement on its Twitter page Friday afternoon. McAdams High School will be adding girls volleyball as a sport this upcoming school year. pic.twitter.com/8EhrhjNPgV — McAdams High (@McAdamsBulldogs) July 10, 2020 Students that wish to try... Read More.

New cases of COVID-19 in Attala County, Mississippi total now up to 34,622

Local | Posted on Friday, July 10 by Breck Riley

The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,031 new cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday afternoon. The total number of cases in the state is now at 34,622. There have now been 383 cases of reported in Attala County since the outbreak began. The state has reported 1,215 deaths due to the virus. The number of recoveries statewide is estimated... Read More.

Ribbon cutting for new karate studio

Local | Posted on Friday, July 10 by Breck Riley

The Kosciusko Attala Partnership held a ribbon cutting today for a new business downtown. Kosy Martial Arts recently opened its doors just off the square. The studio is located at 105 South Jackson St.

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Audio: Whippet WR Antonio Harmon visits Breezy 101

Attala, Good Morning Kosciusko, Local, Sports, Whippets | Posted on Friday, July 10

Kosciusko Whippets football star Antonio Harmon sat down with Breezy 101's Breck Riley to discuss his recruitment, being named to The Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen, and what it's like preparing for the season during the Coronavirus Pandemic. (more…)

Mississippi’s five largest hospitals are out of ICU beds

Local | Posted on Friday, July 10

Mississippi’s five largest hospitals are reporting they have no Intensive Care Unit beds available amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Another four hospitals are reporting 5% or less availability. Dr. Alan Jones of the University of Mississippi Medical Center says he was awakened by a 4 a.m. call this week because the hospital had no place to put patients. Mississippi... Read More.

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Message from Attala County Farmers Market

Local | Posted on Friday, July 10

Your local Attala County Farmers Market continues to provide a safe environment for you to purchase fresh locally grown produce. As the summer produce picks up, we want to remind our customers that we are an Authorized Market Site and can redeem various government vouchers for your shopping needs. We accepted both FMNP (Farmers Market Nutrition Program) vouchers for... Read More.

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District 27 Rep Kenneth Walker Tests Positive, Talks Covid

Leake, Local | Posted on Friday, July 10 by Lolly Dude

Local Representative Kenneth Walker has tested positive for Covid-19. He announced "In an effort to provide an update to the testing at the state capital, I wanted to inform my constituents, family, colleagues, and friends... Read More.

Today in history: July 10

Local | Posted on Friday, July 10 by Breck Riley

Today is Friday, July 10, the 192nd day of 2020. There are 174 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as the Luftwaffe started attacking southern England. (The Royal Air Force was ultimately victorious.) On this date: In 1908, William Jennings Bryan was nominated for president... Read More.

Audio: Helping Hands Ministries announces shrimp boil fundraiser

Local | Posted on Thursday, July 9

Helping Hands Ministries Director Matt Tucker was on Breezy 101 this morning with Breck. He announced a new shrimp boil fundraiser to help raise money for upcoming projects. Tickets can be purchased at the Kosciusko Attala Partnership office and several other locations around town.

COVID hits more legislators amid rapid spread in Mississippi

Local | Posted on Thursday, July 9

At least 26 legislators and 10 other people who work at Mississippi's state Capitol have tested positive for the new coronavirus. The state's top public health official, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, said Wednesday that the number could be even higher. The reported number only reflects those who were tested recently in Jackson, and some legislators have also been tested since... Read More.