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KAP’s “Cowboy Day” wins Mississippi Main Street award

Friday, June 16 by Staff Report

The Kosciusko Attala Partnership's "Cowboy Day" has won an award from Mississippi Main Street."Cowboy Day" was a part of the first Heart of Mississippi PCA Rodeo that was held in Kosciusko Sept. 23 - 24. The event was held downtown and featured a... Read More.

2023 Nationally Accredited Main Street Communities in Mississippi announced

Friday, May 5 by Staff Report

JACKSON, Miss. (May 5, 2023) – The following Main Street communities in Mississippi have been designated as Accredited Main Street America™ programs for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announce the list of Accredited... Read More.

Governor signs Bill to Create Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program

Thursday, April 27 by Staff Report

On April 24, Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2359 that creates the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant program. This program will provide funds for downtown revitalization projects in Mississippi's designated Main Street communities.

MS Main Street announces community branding project to grow awareness of Kosciusko and other Mississippi Hills communities

Thursday, January 19 by Staff Report

The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area (MHNHA) and the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) have partnered on a “Grow, Revise & Share” community branding grant project to benefit the Main Street communities in the Hills region of Mississippi.The grant project is supported by the... Read More.

Kosciusko receives Mississippi Main Street accreditation

Thursday, July 7 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko has been designated as a Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center and the Mississippi Main Street Association.Each year, Main Street America and the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announce the list of accredited... Read More.

Audio: Kosciusko Main Street Director talks Farm to Table dinner

Thursday, June 9 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko Main Street Director Logan Beard visited The BreckFast Show Thursday morning to give us all the details on the upcoming Farm to Table dinner.

Mississippi Main Street Association announces funding for grant program

Monday, May 9 by Breck Riley

The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) has received legislative funding for the Main Street Community Revitalization Grant program that will directly benefit the 48 Designated Main Street Communities in Mississippi.The Main Street Community Revitalization Grant program will provide $5 million in funds for eligible... Read More.

Kosciusko Attala Partnership announces Logan Beard as Main Street Director

Wednesday, April 20 by Breck Riley

The Kosciusko Attala Partnership has hired Logan Beard as Kosciusko Main Street Director.A 2005 graduate of Central Hinds Academy, Beard attended college at Belhaven University where she studied Marketing and Business.No stranger to work in a Main Street position, she formerly worked as Events... Read More.

Kosciusko Main Street Director announces resignation

Monday, March 28 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko Main Street Director Leah Robinson has announced her resignation.Robinson is leaving her position to accept a role with the Mississippi Wildlife Federation.Taking over the job in November 2020, Robinson has headed up projects such as Picking 35, Fall Festival, the Hometown Scarecrow... Read More.

Winners announced in Kosciusko Main Street Halloween decoration contest (photo gallery)

Monday, October 28 by Breck Riley

Audio: KAP Main Street Director talks Fall Festival on Breezy 101

Friday, September 27 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko Main Street Director Courtney Blaine stopped by Breezy 101 Friday morning to speak with Breck about this weekend's Fall Festival in downtown Kosciusko.

Kosciusko Main Street begins beautification project

Wednesday, July 24 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko Main Street is working to make downtown a bit brighter.Director Courtney Blaine spent the day Tuesday adding new paintings to the Kosy Pocket Park.Colorful hearts and inspiring messages now adorn the back wall of the park. A hashtag is also painted across the... Read More.