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Kosciusko Junior High named one of US News and Reports’ Best Middle Schools

Thursday, November 16 by Staff Report

In a proud moment for the tight-knit community of Kosciusko, Kosciusko Junior High School (KJHS) has been recognized as one of the Best Middle Schools of 2024 by US News and Reports. The annual report,... Read More.

Whippets football player named to All-Star roster

Wednesday, October 4 by Breck Riley

A Kosciusko Whippets football player has been selected to play in an all-star game. Defensive back Jaquavious "PJ" Pace will represent Kosciusko in the Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star Game. Pace will play for the north team. So far during the 2023 football... Read More.

Whippet RB named Autumn Ridge Dental Player of the Game

Thursday, September 28 by Staff Report

Kosciusko Whippet running back Ceavon Toliver has been named this week’s Autumn Ridge Dental Player of the Game. Toliver received the honor for his performance in Whippets’ 47-7 win over Newton County.

Trace Named “Hidden Gem” for Fall Foliage

Thursday, September 21 by Randy Bell

It won't be long before we start seeing some nice fall foliage in Mississippi. And a survey done by a company which makes photo books has identified the Natchez Trace as this state's number-1 "hidden gem" when it comes to viewing colorful leaves. People... Read More.

Whippet QB named Autumn Ridge Dental Player of the Game

Wednesday, September 6 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko Whippet quarterback Caden Greer has been named this week’s Autumn Ridge Dental Player of the Game. Greer received the honor for his performance in Whippets’ 55-14 win over Leake Central. During the game, Greer passed for 233 yards and... Read More.

Harmon and Lewis both named to depth chart for MS State’s first football game

Tuesday, August 29 by Breck Riley

A couple of Attala County athletes could see playing time for the MS State Bulldogs this weekend. Antonio Harmon and Percy Lewis both made the team's depth chart for the opening game against Southeastern Louisiana. Harmon, the former Kosciusko Whippet,... Read More.

Former McAdams Bulldog named Preseason All-American

Wednesday, August 9 by Breck Riley

A former McAdams Bulldog has earned preseason honors ahead of the upcoming college football season. Belhaven offensive lineman Kendrioun Boatman has been named to the Division 3 Preseason All-American 3rd Team offense. Boatman was named to the team... Read More.

Naomi Taylor named 2023 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year

Wednesday, June 28 by Breck Riley

Naomi Taylor from Pearl, MS has been named the 2023 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year. Taylor was one of fifteen finalists to perform Saturday night at the historic Ellis Theater in downtown Philadelphia, where the contest was held. Taylor won... Read More.

Moore named new Kosciusko softball interim head coach

Friday, June 23 by Breck Riley

Wade Moore has been named the interim head coach for the Kosciusko High School softball team. Moore has served as the team's assistant coach for the past three seasons. "Due to the late nature of the announcement of Coach Tony... Read More.

Former Ole Miss Rebel named Holmes CC defensive coordinator/linebackers coach

Wednesday, June 21 by Staff Report

*Story by Steve Diffey with Holmesathletics.com.Philadelphia native and former Ole Miss Rebel C.J. Johnson has joined the Holmes Community College Bulldog Football coaching staff as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.Johnson comes to Holmes from Morton High School, where he served as assistant football... Read More.

Former Whippet named head baseball coach at Scott Central

Monday, June 12 by Breck Riley

A former Kosciusko Whippets baseball player will take the reigns of the Scott Central program.Connor Hill was named the team's head coach following the departure of Coach Kent Lewis.Hill, a 2013 graduate of Kosciusko High School, has served as Scott Central's infield and hitting... Read More.

Two Ethel baseball players named to All-State team

Monday, June 5 by Breck Riley

Two Ethel Tigers baseball players have earned All-State honors.Junior pitcher Collin White and junior infielder Wes Bishop were named to the Mississippi Association of Coaches 1A All-State Second Team.This season, White and Bishop helped lead the Tigers to a Region 5-1A District Championship and... Read More.