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Photo gallery: New Choctaw Central High School/Middle School Campus Celebrated with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Choctaw Tribal Schools celebrated the opening of the new Choctaw Central High School and Choctaw Central Middle School campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 14.
Students, educators, tribal leaders, community members, and guests gathered at the... Read More.
Teachers Worry About Classroom Supplies for the New School Year
Many teachers are up in arms over a new way of purchasing classroom supplies. The Mississippi Department of Education says each qualified teacher has been allocated $748 in Education Enhancement Funds and they’re being told they can access the money starting today through a... Read More.
Police Chief Gives Details About Ongoing Murder Investigation in Philadelphia
Two young Carthage men have been arrested in a birthday party shooting that left a teenager dead and three other people wounded in Philadelphia. But Police Chief Eric Lyons says the case is far from being wrapped up…
“These two guys we do believe were... Read More.
Three Teens, One Parent Charged in Weekend Car Thefts in Kosciusko
Three juveniles have been charged in connection with two vehicle thefts reported in Kosciusko over the weekend.
A red Kia was taken from Gilliland Street early Saturday morning and an orange Kia was stolen from South Natchez Street early Sunday morning.
According to KPD Investigator Devante... Read More.
UPDATE: Arrests Made in Philadelphia Shooting
FURTHER UPDATE:
The Philadelphia Police Department has made arrests in connection with the early morning shooting on July 12 that claimed the life of 19-year-old Jamari Hickman and injured three others.
The following individuals have been arrested and charged:
Ja’Tavious Johnson, 20, of Carthage, Mississippi
Jacob Triplett, 20,... Read More.
Ribbon cutting planned for Tuesday (July 14) at new Choctaw Central School campus
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Choctaw Tribal Schools will celebrate the opening of the new Choctaw Central High School and Choctaw Central Middle School campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 14.
The event will be held at the new campus,... Read More.
You Can Take the Kid Out of Kosciusko
(Brian Montgomery) You can take the kid out of Kosciusko, but you can’t take Kosciusko out of the kid.
My son Mason is currently serving aboard the USS Mason, and he had a busy week.
Most of our communication is through text messages.
Saturday morning at 03:00... Read More.
KPD Investigating Two Stolen Vehicle Incidents This Weekend
Kosciusko Police are investigating a pair of vehicle thefts reported over the weekend.
Authorities say one vehicle was stolen early Saturday morning from Gilliland Street, and a second vehicle was reported stolen early Sunday morning from South Natchez Street.
Police are encouraging residents to remain aware... Read More.
