- January 05, 2009 - UPDATE: Jobs lost as PRR Reduces Hours - Staff Report
- January 05, 2009 - VA Celebrates the Holidays - Submitted Story
- January 05, 2009 - Several Arrested by KPD - Eric Matthews
- January 05, 2009 - Entergy Rates Drop another 14% - Staff Report
- January 05, 2009 - PCA Finals This Week - Eric Matthews
- January 05, 2009 - ACFD Responds to HWY 14 Crash - Eric Matthews
- January 05, 2009 - Golden Moon Closes Doors, Weekends Only - Eric Matthews
- January 04, 2009 - KFD Responds to MLK Drive Gas Leak - Eric Matthews
- January 04, 2009 - B&G Club to Host Open House Tomorrow - Eric Matthews
- January 03, 2009 - CFD Extracts Kosy Man from Wreckage - Eric Matthews
- January 03, 2009 - "Jump Start 2009" at OWBGC - Eric Matthews
- January 02, 2009 - NWS Issues Flood Warning - Staff Report
UPDATE: Jobs lost as PRR Reduces Hours - Staff Report January 05, 2009
In a press release from Management of the Pearl River Resort, Breezynews has learned that approximately 570 non-tribal employees were affected by the reduction of hours of the Golden Moon Resort. New hours of operation for the Golden Moon will be from 3pm on Friday through midnight on Sunday. Preliminary plans for the Golden Moon include themed weekends with promotions, events, entertainment and celebrity appearances. The Silver Star Resort will not be affected by this reduction because those revenues remain strong. According to Pearl River Resort CEO, General Paul Harvey, "We are focused on ensuring that Pearl River Resort continues to be a financially successful operation and we are confident that these measures will prove to be beneficial to our customers, employees, vendors, financial stakeholders and members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians." The operational changes to the Resort are in response to a number of factors including the economic recession and the decrease in gaming over the last few months. The Resort will make job placement and career counseling services available for the displaced employees. Continue to monitor Breezynews.com as more information becomes available.VA Celebrates the Holidays - Submitted Story January 05, 2009
The New Year brought a very special donation from CVS Pharmacy to the Mississippi State Veteran's Home Alzheimer's Unit with $175.00 worth of aroma therapy products. Pictured are: (L to R) Torey McNeal, Activity Assistant, Gail Rawson, DON, Sheri Roebuck, Administrator and Marion Greenwood, CVS Store Manager. Many thanks to CVS for their concern and participation in helping the Veterans begin the New Year with such a special donation!
New Year's Eve at the Mississippi State Veteran's Home was absolutely wonderful and began that morning with Al Franks as special guest speaker for the day. Mr. Franks is the editor and publisher of the Magnolia Messenger, a newspaper which highlights the goings-on of churches of Christ throughout the south. That afternoon, Jimmy Thornhill, of the Parkway Baptist Church, sang old gospel with the veterans. At dusk the veterans and guests from the Attala Nursing Home and Atwood Personal Care Home were treated to a large fireworks display compliments of Stephen Franks, new owner of Bell Chevrolet. The fireworks were provided and handled by Franks Fireworks. The Administration would like to take this time to thank all who were involved in helping the Veterans ring in the New Year!
Story and photos submitted by Tracy Duncan
Story and photos submitted by Tracy Duncan
Several Arrested by KPD - Eric Matthews January 05, 2009
The Kosciusko Police Department has made several arrests. According to Chief R.J. Adams, among those arrested included:
1/1/09 Clarence T. Foster. 1st offense DUI.
1/3/09 Michael Mathis. Charged with possession of liquor in a dry county.
1/4/09 Jeremy and Ashley Herron. Charged with possession of marijuana, resisting arrest, fleeing, and suspended driver’s license.
1/4/09 Shirley Levy. Charged with possession of liquor in a dry county, 1st offense DUI, and running a stop sign.
Kosciusko Police also arrested several for driving without a driver’s license.
Entergy Rates Drop another 14% - Staff Report January 05, 2009
Thanks to a continued decline in natural gas prices, customers of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. will ring in the New Year with lower electric bills. From January through March, the typical residential bill will drop another 14 percent. The first quarter fuel adjustment, approved by the Mississippi Public Service Commission, is the third such reduction since a nationwide spike in natural gas prices pushed bills up 28 percent last July and August. This decrease effectively wipes out the summer increase, leaving rates about 32 percent lower than they were in mid-summer. Based on the latest adjustment, typical residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt hours a month will pay about $89 for the first quarter of 2009 compared to bills from July and August when the same amount cost nearly $133. This fuel adjustment provides further relief to customers, which is especially important during these tough economic times, said Haley Fisackerly, president and chief executive officer of Entergy Mississippi, Inc
PCA Finals This Week - Eric Matthews January 05, 2009
Rodeo action gets underway in Philadelphia this week as cowboys and cowgirls from across the country compete in the 15th Annual Professional Cowboy Association Finals Rodeo at the Neshoba County Coliseum. The annual event takes place this Thursday-Sunday. Shows are nightly at 7:30pm with a Sunday matinee at 2pm. Tickets are on sale now at the Silver Star Casino Box Office or by calling 866-44-Pearl. Tickets are also available at the Neshoba County CDP office.
ACFD Responds to HWY 14 Crash - Eric Matthews January 05, 2009
A one car motor vehicle crash sent the Attala County Fire Department to Highway 14 west Saturday night. Chief Roy Williams said the driver had lost control of the vehicle and flipped it. Both the driver and the passenger refused transport. Heavy damage was done to the car and a cause has not been determined.Golden Moon Closes Doors, Weekends Only - Eric Matthews January 05, 2009
At 3am this morning the Golden Moon Hotel and Casino closed its doors and will now only open on the weekends. Sources say that it had been rumored that the casino would close due to economic impact on gaming. The casino will open at 3pm on Fridays and close at midnight on Sundays. Communications Director Warren Strain says that the nationwide recession is hurting businesses. Strain said that the closure will only be a reduction in hours not a closure of the casino, and that it’s too early to talk about layoffs. Casino revenues across the state are down about 10%. Continue to log on to Breezynews.com for additional information as it becomes available.KFD Responds to MLK Drive Gas Leak - Eric Matthews January 04, 2009
A gas leak on the 500 block of Martin Luther King Drive garnered the assistance of the Kosciusko Fire Department last night around 7:30pm. According to reports, a heater insert at the Riley residence was leaking natural gas. Firefighters turned the gas off at the meter and the gas company was dispatched. No injuries were reported.
B&G Club to Host Open House Tomorrow - Eric Matthews January 04, 2009
The Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club in Kosciusko will host Open House starting tomorrow-Friday from 9:00-5:00. Tours, displays and refreshments will be available. Staff will also be available to answer questions and assist parents in completing registration forms. A one-day free pass will be available for first-time members, but a parent/guardian must come by the Club to pick up a pass. The After School Program will reopen January 12th from 2:30-7:00 pm Monday - Friday. The supply fee is $25/month/child which includes an afternoon snack, evening meal and structured activities. For more information come by during Open House Week or call 289-4252
CFD Extracts Kosy Man from Wreckage - Eric Matthews January 03, 2009
The Carthage Fire Department responded to a one car motor vehicle crash at 1:20am this morning. According to reports, Marzette Thomas of Kosciusko was traveling on Highway 35 North near Pleasant Grove Church when he lost control of the vehicle, left the road, and hit a structure. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extract Thomas from the wreckage. Thomas was transported to Leake Memorial Hospital and his condition was unknown at news time."Jump Start 2009" at OWBGC - Eric Matthews January 03, 2009
The Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club Keystone Club will hold the teen rally “Jumpstart 2009” on January 10th from 10am-2pm. The rally, which will be held at the club, will feature games, food, music, and prizes. Lunch will be available for $3 and includes pizza, chips, and a drink. Admission is free. For more information call the Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club at 289-4252.
NWS Issues Flood Warning - Staff Report January 02, 2009
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a FLOOD WARNING for the Big Black River at West affecting Attala County. At 7:45am this morning the flood stage was at 15.6 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and is forecasted. With a flood stage of 15 feet the river is forecasted to continue falling below flood stage by tonight. The FLOOD WARNING is issued based on rainfall totals that have occurred, combined with rainfall totals that are forecasted over the next 12 hours.
Obituaries
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the families of the following:
- Mrs. Lillie Dee Thompson Kerr,
services will be held on Wednesday, January 7th at 10am at McCool Baptist Church. Burial to follow in McCool Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday, January 6th from 5-8pm at Jordan Funeral Home, also in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Martha Lillian Elam,
services will be held on Wednesday, January 7th at 11am at Pinecrest Baptist Church. Burial to follow in Lone Oak Cemetery in Corinth. Visitation is Monday, January 5th from 5-8pm at Jordan Funeral Home, and on Tuesday from 5-8pm at Coleman Funeral Home in Corinth. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Jeanette Black Hunt, services will be held on Tuesday, January 6th at 10:30am at Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial to follow in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation is Monday, January 5th from 4-8pm at Jordan Funeral Home, and on Tuesday from 10am until time of service at the church. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mr. Katerrion L. Miller, services will be held on Saturday, January 3rd at 1pm at St. Luke Full Gospel Church. Burial to follow in Enon Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, January 2nd from 9am-5pm at Dotson Funeral Home, also in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Mildred Hunt, services will be held on Thursday, January 1st at 2pm at Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial to follow in Hopwell Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday, December 31st from 5-8pm at Jordan Funeral Home, also in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Ordie Lee Smith, services will be held on Saturday, January 3rd at 11am at Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to follow in Kosciusko City Cemetery. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Mrs. Ella Mae Cross, services will be held on Friday, January 2nd at 11am at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Anthony Austin Gibson, graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 30th at 10:30am at Parkway Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday, December 30th from 9-10am at Culpepper Funeral Home, also in charge of the arrangements.
