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Ethel coach honored by MHSAA “Salute to Coaches” campaign

Monday, June 30 by Breck Riley

Ethel's Corey Parish, head coach for basketball, powerlifting, and track & field, has been honored by the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), in collaboration with the Mississippi Army National Guard, as part of... Read More.

Photo: Carthage native honored as Resident of the Month at Kosciusko Veterans Home

Thursday, June 19 by Staff Report

Kosciusko, MS - Mr. Billy P. Barnett, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, has been named "Resident of the Month" at the Martha Jo Leslie State Veterans Home in Kosciusko. A native of Carthage,... Read More.

Former Whippet to be honored at 50th anniversary of high school baseball All-Star Game

Monday, May 26 by Breck Riley

A former Kosciusko Whippet will be honored at the 50th anniversary of Mississippi's first high school baseball all star game. Gerry Taylor will be in attendance Tuesday, May 27 at the 2025 Crossroads Diamond... Read More.

Ethel grad named a Mississippi State Luckyday Scholar and honored in pinning ceremony

Friday, December 13 by Staff Report

Katy Jo Newman is among the new cohort of Mississippi State Luckyday Scholars recently honored in a pinning ceremony featuring MSU President Mark E. Keenum and the Board of the Luckyday Foundation. Newman is a... Read More.

Video/photos: Veterans honored at annual Aisle of Honor ceremony

Monday, November 11 by Breck Riley

The United Veterans of Attala County held the annual “Aisle of Honor” Veterans Day program Monday at Parkway Cemetery. The program started with the Veterans March, led by drummers from the Kosciusko High School Big... Read More.

Kosciusko Police Chief Honored as Law Enforcement Coordinator of the Year

Tuesday, October 22 by Ashlee Davis

Kosciusko Police Chief Greg Collins was named Law Enforcement Coordinator of the Year by Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers. The award was presented by Keith Davis, Deputy Commissioner of Operations for the Mississippi Department of... Read More.

Hamer and Freedom Democrats Honored with Marker in New Jersey

Wednesday, August 21 by Randy Bell

There are Freedom Trail markers scattered all across Mississippi paying tribute to significant people, places and events during the Civil Rights Movement. And now, there's one in another state-- New Jersey. The Mississippi Humanities... Read More.

Photos: Kosciusko all-star softball team honored at city hall

Wednesday, July 17 by Breck Riley

The 7/8U Kosciusko Softball All-Stars were honored at City Hall Tuesday night. During a meeting of the city's board of aldermen, the players and coaches were presented a resolution recognizing the team's first place... Read More.

Audio/photos: 1974 Kosciusko High School baseball state championship team honored

Monday, March 25 by Breck Riley

The 1974 Kosciusko High School state championship baseball team was honored over the weekend. Members of the team were recognized on the field prior to the Whippets' game against Choctaw County. Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle was... Read More.

Photo: Porter honored for 50 years with Daughters of American Revolution

Tuesday, March 19 by Staff Report

On Thursday, March 14, during a luncheon held at Jason’s Southern Table, Samuel Hammond Chapter member, Anne Porter, was presented with her 50 year membership pin by MSSDAR State Organizing Secretary, Michele Lee. During her... Read More.

Holmes CC honored with 3 awards from Intelligent.com

Thursday, January 4 by Staff Report

*Story by Mary Margaret Busby from Holmescc.edu. Holmes Community College recently received three top-ranked awards for 2024 by Intelligent.com, a resource for program rankings and higher education planning. Specifically, Holmes was ranked #6 in Best... Read More.

Video: Employee who worked 50 years for Attala County honored at board meeting

Monday, December 18 by Breck Riley

An employee who worked for Attala County for over 50 years was honored Monday at the final 2023 meeting of the board of supervisors. Luther D. Levy was presented a resolution by the board for... Read More.