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Photos: Whippets softball player signs to play in college

Monday, December 4 by Breck Riley

A Kosciusko Whippets softball player will continue her playing career in college. Senior Laura Beth Wood recently signed with Millsaps College. As a player for the Whippets softball team, Wood has been a part of two state championship teams and... 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.

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.

Whippet WR/CB Autumn Ridge Dental Player of the Game

Wednesday, August 30 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko Whippet wide receiver/cornerback Tyran Mosley has been named this week’s Autumn Ridge Dental Player of the Game. Mosley received the honor for his performance in Whippets’ 20-18 win over Kemper County. During the game, Mosley caught 3 passed for... Read More.

Former HCC and Ethel Tiger baseball player signs with Emmanuel College in Georgia

Tuesday, June 27 by Staff Report

Former Holmes Community College Bulldog Hayden Beall has signed a national letter of intent with the Emmanuel College Lions in Franklin Springs, Ga. Emmanuel College plays in the Conference Carolinas Conference. Beall, an infielder from Ethel, played three seasons... Read More.

Lucky player wins a Million-Dollar Jackpot at Bok Homa Casino

Monday, June 12 by Breck Riley

SANDERSVILLE, MS – Buying Boardwalk or Park Place just got a lot easier for one Pine Belt man.Lawrence E. of Hattiesburg hit a huge $1,538,886 jackpot while playing the Monopoly Money slot machine at Bok Homa Casino on Wednesday, June 7.In addition to exciting... Read More.

Whippets baseball player makes All-State team

Monday, June 5 by Breck Riley

A Kosciusko Whippets baseball player has earned All-State honors.Jacob Nunn has been named to the Mississippi Association of Coaches 4A All-State Second Team.Nunn earned the honor for his accomplishments on the mound during his senior season, which was capped off by pitching a complete... Read More.

Tuba Player Trikes the Trace to Help Kids and Provide Inspiration

Wednesday, May 24 by Randy Bell

Jon Hodkin is pedaling through Mississippi on a parkway, part of a longer journey that leads to Minnesota. And, if you'll pardon the alliteration, he's traveling the Trace on a tricycle towing a trailer toting a tuba. Hodkin is from Scotland and his goal... Read More.

Holmes CC assistant football coach finding success as player in the XFL

Monday, April 24 by Breck Riley

A Holmes Community College football assistant coach is having his own success as a player in the XFL.Damion Willis, HCC wide receivers coach, has made the league's playoffs with the Seattle Sea Dragons.In 10 games played with the team this season, the Lauderdale County... Read More.

Kosciusko Whippet softball player earns state “Player of the Week” honors

Tuesday, April 11 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko Whippet softball player Gracie Williams has been named an "Athlete of the Week" by The Clarion Ledger.Williams earned the honor for her performance in games against Choctaw Central.In two game against the Warriors, Williams had a homerun, three doubles, and 5 RBIs.You can... Read More.

Ethel softball player named to All-Star team

Thursday, February 23 by Breck Riley

An Ethel softball player will participate in an upcoming all-star game.Lizzy Rae Ellington has been named to the Mississippi Association of Coaches 1A/2A/3A All-Star team.Ellington will represent Ethel on the South Team at the 2023 All-Star game.Those games will be played at Jones College... Read More.