No students injured in FHS bus accident Nov 19, 2009
Forest High School Assistant Principal Allan Atkison reported last Wednesday that one of the school s buses was transporting the girls and boys soccer teams after a match in Kosciusko last Tuesday night when a vehicle collided with the bus near the Attala-Leake county line ... According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the accident happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. as the school bus was approaching the Dossville community southbound on Highway 35 south of Kosciusko ... Barksdale and Patrick,... (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Mississippi All-Star Roster Announced Oct 29, 2009
This story originally published on. Sullivan looks to lead Mississippi to a win. (CollegeInsiders.com)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Oct 22, 2009
Enjoying Cherie and Marty's hospitality were Frances' children, William Thomas and Barbara Bach of San Antonio and Cynthia Claire Bach Bleier and Dr. William Bleier of Fargo, North Dakota; her sister, Margaret Miller White of Kosciusko; her grand children, Amy Claire Bleier of Bismarck, North Dakota, Sarah Frances Bleier of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and David Lee Bach of San Antonio. Also, her niece, Anne Miller White Foster and John of Jackson, Mississippi; nephew, Greg Griffith and Susan of... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Ala./Miss. All-Star Classic roster revealed Oct 22, 2009
C - Blake Harthcock, 6-1, 270, Kosciusko; Jordan Hollingshead, 6-4, 290, Brandon ... Coach - Anthony Hart, Lafayette CountyAssistants - Kenny Burton, Ridgeland; Mike Davis, Lawrence County; Al Jones, George County; Malcolm Jones, McComb; Stan McCain, Kosciusko; Shannon White, North Forrest. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Regional Garden Clubs meet in Forest Oct 22, 2009
The gardening enthusiasts came from Bay Springs, Meridian, Laurel, Lauderdale, Ellisville, Newton, Decatur, Philadelphia, Taylorsville, Heidelberg, Kosciusko, Pachuta, Louisville and Forest. Among the featured activities were an awards presentation, sales and exhibits, lunch and a style show presented by members of the Forest Garden Club. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Atterberry Pledges Allegiance Oct 19, 2009
Jamariey orignally signed with after an All-State career at Kosciusko High School. After a coaching change in Oxford, Atterberry elected to take the junior college route in search of other opportunities. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Auto theft becomes kidnapping Sep 17, 2009
At about 2:30 a.m. on September 5, Reginald Chism, of 2052 Attala Road in Kosciusko, attempted to carjack a maroon 1995 Buick LeSabre that was parked at the Morton Chevron. Stephen Crotwell, Morton Police Department investigator, said the child s father left the car running while he went into the store. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Area band charging forward on music scene Sep 16, 2009
In fact, 2009's Best Country Artist as declared by the Jackson Free Press has also taken the state title in the Country Colgate Showdown in Kosciusko during the Central Mississippi Fair. Now, with fingers crossed, blistered and sore from practice, The Colonels' originals "Brighter Day" and "Nothing Left to Lose" may be the two songs that could sweep the Colgate regional title in Rock Hill, S.C. on Dec. 5, sending Topher Brown, 26; Charlie "Chuck Diesel" Townsend, 29; Donnie "The Duke" Hollis,... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Barbour: Tort laws eroded Sep 8, 2009
Unfortunately in places such as Kosciusko, the problems of obstetric care remain the same as before, he said. "There is some damage done from the crisis that will never be repaired.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Week in Sports Sep 3, 2009
Yazoo County 14, Kosciusko 0. Calvary Christian 92, Tensas, La. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Professor Pigskin predicts Aug 28, 2009
The Kosciusko school is new to area football schedules; and is not listed as a member of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools, though that is on the old MPSA Web site that may not have been updated yet. Chances are, if there are any good chances for the Cougars to win this year, this is one of them. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Scores and stats Aug 27, 2009
Bassfield 20 Oak Grove 30 Charleston 12 Horn Lake 6 East Middle/High School 14 Olive Branch 23 Oxford High School 43 Grenada 12 Southaven 37 Independence 3 Greenville-Weston 0 Indianola Gentry 26 Jefferson County 24 Natchez 59 Terry 0 Kosciusko 15 Gulfport 35 Warren Central 21 Canton 14 Murrah 26 Lanier 19 Jim Hill 12 Yazoo City 20 Wingfield 14 Meridian 13 West Lauderdale 5 Northwest Rankin 21 Louisville 41 Starkville 0 Noxubee County 30 Neshoba Central 29 DeSoto Central 23 Hancock 28 Pearl... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Football season gets under way Thursday Aug 20, 2009
Scores from other Philadelphia jamboree games were as follows: Brandon and Columbus played to a 0-0 tie; Kosciusko and Carthage played to a 0-0 tie; Brandon and New Hope played to a 0-0 tie; and, Kosciusko took a 14-0 win over Columbus. Neshoba Central. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Morton receives state economic award Aug 6, 2009
Morton, Oxford, Tupelo, Kosciusko and Hattiesburg/Petal received awards. Among those representing Morton to receive the award were Morton Alderman W.R. Buddy Booth, Morton Chamber Director Betty Little, Morton Mayor Greg Butler and Morton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brenda McCaughn. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Hart to lead Miss. football all-stars Aug 4, 2009
Harts coaching staff, also announced today by the Mississippi Association of Coaches, includes assistants Kenny Burton of Ridgeland, Mike Davis of Lawrence County, Al Jones of George County, Malcolm Jones of McComb, Stan McCain of Kosciusko and Shannon White of North Forrest and scout coach M.C. Miller of Noxubee County. Alabama leads the series 15-7. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Philadelphia softball teams dominate state tournaments Jul 23, 2009
Chicks With Sticks opened the tournament with victories over the Kosciusko Dirt 15-1 and the Kosciusko Comets 12-2. In the first game, Kaylee Routh led the Chicks with three RBIs. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Tornadoes getting stronger as football season nears Jul 9, 2009
Joining the Tornadoes will be Kosciusko, New Hope, Brandon and one other team to be named later ... Sept. 18 - Kosciusko. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Xplosion, Elite softball teams bring home tourney titles Jul 2, 2009
The Elite will play in the All-Star Bash this weekend in Kosciusko. They will then compete in the Dizzy Dean South Half State which will be held in Eupora on July 9-12; and the Dizzy Dean World Series will be held July 22-26 in Southaven. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
From watermelon to barbecue, festivals go whole hog Jun 25, 2009
Kosciusko's June Jam, held each year on the last Friday of June, is an opportunity for local barbecue enthusiasts to put their cuisine to the test ... Barbecue competitors will face off at June Jam in Kosciusko Friday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Arkabutla News Jun 23, 2009
En route there, they visited friends Kenneth and June Ashmore in Kosciusko. Lee and Peggy Branan of Southaven visited one day last week with her father, Buddy Rhodes and his mother, Pauline Branan and son, Steve. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Bearcats score high in recent golf tournaments, will host district tourney today Apr 28, 2009
The Kosciusko Invitational tournament was held Friday at Redbud Springs in Kosciusko and included six teams. Forest scored 348 behind Kosciusko with 313 and Grenada s 337. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Baseball playoffs begin tomorrow night Apr 17, 2009
n Oxford will travel to Kosciusko. n Lafayette County will host Neshoba Central. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Mal's St. Paddy's Parade kicks off Saturday Mar 19, 2009
" Keep an eye out, too, for O'Toole's Potato Farm, which claims to hail from "Eriland" (Kosciusko in real life). They'll be in a beat-up 1949 Ford that "you will not think is going to make it around the corner," member Jerry Cheek says. It's missing most of its paint and will drip, smoke, pop and steam, "but runs like a champ," he says. Think bearded Irish peasants with Bubba teeth and you've got the picture. Keep an ear out for this parade first-timer: the Jackson State Sonic Boom. "They'll... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Congressman: Stimulus dollars for rural areas, too Mar 17, 2009
Ethel, which is located in Attala County about 10 miles from Kosciusko, has about 450 residents, according to the most recent census figures. Like Mitchell, officials from small, rural towns across the country have expressed concern they may not be able to compete with larger cities for their share of the federal money, although their needs may be just as dire. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Yard help: Jackson Garden and Patio Show offers products, tips to get you ready for spring Mar 13, 2009
Among those giving seminars: Lori Hitchcock, co-owner of Natchez Trace Gardens in Kosciusko, will talk about the hottest new plants available; Catherine Hansen Strange, co-author of Fearless Entertaining, will share her secrets of unusual arrangements and centerpieces; and Norman Winter will speak on how to add colorful sizzle to one's yard ... Shanda Cleveland (left) with Pam Brazeale and Lori Hitchcock of Natchez Trace Gardens in Kosciusko, arrange flower boxes for their Jackson Garden and... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Port, vicinity can benefit from improved RR Feb 26, 2009
House bill 1713 also has a provision to boost passenger rail services in Mississippi and there is a measure included to revitalize a rail line between Kosciusko and Durant. Reader Comments. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Rath worker witnesses history Feb 23, 2009
A few years earlier Estes had been working in a sawmill near his native Kosciusko, Miss. for $1. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
104 schools could be rated as failing Feb 22, 2009
Some superintendents are concerned the new system is being rolled out too soon, said David Sistrunk, a state Board of Education member and superintendent of Kosciusko schools. At a Thursday meeting, Board of Education members also questioned the rigor of the rating system and its effect on schools. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Sens. Cochran and Wicker announce $4.4 million for state airports Feb 19, 2009
Other area airports benefiting from the program include Okolona, Columbus-Lowndes County, Golden Triangle, Tupelo, Louisville, Monroe County and Kosciusko. . (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Feb 19, 2009
Oxford 71, Kosciusko 54. Yazoo City 58, Shannon 40. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
