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Kosciusko native wins 4th straight world martial arts title

Tuesday, August 1 by Breck Riley

A Kosciusko martial artist recently made history by winning his fourth straight martial arts world title. Justin Cuellar won the Ultimate Breaking Championship at the ISKA US Open in Orlando, FL., becoming the first martial artist to win the title in... Read More.

Kosciusko Native Retires from US Navy

Saturday, July 29 by Lora Beckham

Kosciusko native, Henry Gwest Daniel was recently recognized for his commitment to service:While serving as a Petty Officer First Class from 2001 to present, Daniel provided exemplary service and commitment to the nation through time of war and peace. Daniel has been steadfast, unwavering... Read More.

Audio: Kosciusko native visits The BreckFast Show ahead of Miss Mississippi Pageant

Friday, June 2 by Breck Riley

2023 Miss Starkville, and Kosciusko native, Adyson Poole visited The BreckFast Show Friday morning. Poole will be competing next week in the 2023 Miss Mississippi Pageant in Vicksburg. During the show, the 2019 KHS graduate detailed all the events that... Read More.

Kosciusko native inducted into MS Community College Sports Hall of Fame

Wednesday, April 26 by Staff Report

*Story by Steve Diffey Jacob Peeler, a graduate of Kosciusko High School and Holmes Community College football alumnus, was inducted into the Mississippi Community and Junior College Sports Hall of Fame Tuesday night at the Muse Center on the... Read More.

Attala County native hired as McAdams basketball coach

Tuesday, April 11 by Breck Riley

An Attala County native has been hired as the new boys basketball coach at McAdams.The school announced Tuesday that Kyesun Jackson has been hired to lead the program.Jackson is a 2014 graduate of Kosciusko High School, where he played both football and basketball.Prior... Read More.

Photo: Kosciusko native throws first pitch at MS State baseball game

Monday, March 13 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko native Adyson Poole threw the first pitch Friday night at Dudy Noble Field ahead of Mississippi State’s baseball game vs Lipscomb. Poole is currently reigning as Miss Starkville, a crown she won in September. As Miss Starkville, Poole will... Read More.

Kosciusko native to be inducted into Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame

Friday, March 10 by Breck Riley

A Kosciusko native will be inducted to the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame.Former Kosciusko Whippet Jacob Peeler will be inducted with the HOF Class of 2023 Tuesday, April 25 during a ceremony in Pearl.Peeler is being inducted as Holmes Community College's representative.A... Read More.

Holmes CC Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 includes Sallis native

Friday, March 10 by Staff Report

*Story by Steve Diffey with Holmes CC. Holmes Community College will induct six new members into the Holmes Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 6 at 6 p.m. in Frank Branch Coliseum in Goodman. The six new members will be recognized at... Read More.

Video: Kosciusko native plays National Anthem at MS State Women’s basketball game

Monday, February 13 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko native Darren Milner played the National Anthem Sunday afternoon at the Mississippi State Women's basketball game vs Texas A&M. Milner... Read More.

Photos: Pearl River Resort celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Tuesday, November 22 by Staff Report

Pearl River Resort is delighted to celebrate and recognize November as Native American Heritage Month. On Nov.18 - 19, Associates were encouraged to wear moccasins and other traditional native American attire, as the Resort participated in Rock Your Mocs. Rock... Read More.

Kosciusko native named interim athletics director at Mississippi State

Monday, October 31 by Breck Riley

A Kosciusko native has been named interim athletics director at Mississippi State following the resignation of John Cohen.Bracky Brett, the school's Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance, has been named to that position by MSU President Mark Keenum.“Bracky is well-known and highly respected... Read More.

Authorities searching for missing Kosciusko native

Tuesday, October 25 by Breck Riley

Authorities in north Mississippi are searching for a missing Kosciusko woman.According to a Facebook post, the Desoto County Sheriff's Department is searching for Carson Ray Allen.Allen was last seen in the Olive Branch area.The post does not clarify when Allen was last seen, but... Read More.