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Career-for-a-Day Luncheon - Dave Ingram February 22, 2012

Leake County high school seniors will experience their career choices this Friday, February 24, as a part of the Career-for-a-Day program. 43 seniors completed essays and met an 85 or better grade point average to qualify. There will be 20 different businesses opening their doors for the seniors. Hosts and seniors will attend the luncheon at the National Guard Armory at noon. The meal will be donated by Tyson. The speaker for the day is Dianne Bell, Business Relations Logistics Coordinator for Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Any questions concerning the Career for a Day program, call the Chamber at 601-267-9231.

Mississippi College Goal Sunday - Dave Ingram February 22, 2012

Leake County High School will host Mississippi College Goal Sunday on Friday February 24, from 10 am to 2pm and Saturday February 25 from 9 am to 1 pm. For more information see the website www.mscollegegoalsunday.org . A College Career Day will also be held on Friday, February 24. A parent workshop entitled “Parents GEARing Up to Guide Their Students Toward College” will be conducted Saturday, February 25, at 10 am.

Leake Central High School will host Mississippi College Goal on Saturday February 25 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Leake County Carrer and Technical Center. Parents are asked to bring a copy of their completed tax information and both parent and student need to have a PIN number. For more information check the website at www.mscollegegoalsunday.org .

Cain Joins ECCC ABE/GED Department - Dave Ingram February 22, 2012

Anna Kerr Cain of Chunky is a recent addition to the Adult Basic Education/GED Department at East Central Community College in Decatur, announced Ryan Clarke, program director. Cain began her new duties as a part-time GED Examiner and most recently was named Dropout Recovery Recruiter. As the College’s Dropout Recovery Recruiter, Cain travels throughout the five-county district promoting ABE/GED class locations, which include the ECCC campus; Philadelphia/Neshoba County Career-Technical Center; ECCC Career Advancement Center in Louisville; Forest/Scott County Career and Technology Center in Forest; Leake County Career-Technical Center in Carthage; Carthage Career Advancement Center; Forest WIN Job Center; and Morton Public Library. In 2008, the Mississippi Legislature began funding the Dropout Recovery Initiative at all 15 community and junior colleges. The goal of the legislation is to lower the number of Mississippi adults without a high school diploma or GED from 26 percent to the national average of 20 percent with 10 years, which according to estimates would fuel an estimated $793,840,800 in economic benefits for the state. Cain is also available to speak to community organizations about the College’s ABE/GED Program and can be contacted at 601-635-6278.

Fraudulent Check Alert - Dave Ingram February 22, 2012

Boswell Media has learned that a fraudulent check has turned up in the Leake County area. The fake check was drawn on Central Electric Power Association. Area merchants and citizens in Leake, Attala and surrounding counties need to be on the alert and contact law enforcement if someone tries to pass the fake checks. Below are examples of the fake check and a real CEPA check.

FAKE


REAL

Leake Academy Basketball State Playoff - Billy Steen February 21, 2012

The Leake Academy Rebelettes moved a step closer to another state AA basketball championship tonight as they defeated the Adams County Christian Lady Rebels by the final score of 69 to 35. The Rebelettes next game in the tournament will take place Friday afternoon. The Rebels played the Cougars of Brookhaven Academy in the boy’s game. The Cougars, southern tournament champs, jumped out to a 36 to 23 half-time lead and went on to win the 68 to 53. With the loss the boys of Leake Academy ended their 2012 basketball season.  

AXTOUR Arena Cross Racing - Dave Ingram February 21, 2012

Arena Cross Racing will be Saturday Feb.25th at the Neshoba County Coliseum in Philadelphia, Doors Open at 6pm, the Main Event at 7pm. General Admission Day of Show, Adults $18, 11 & under $10, 3 & under free. (General admission tickets allow entry at 6pm).

WIN Job Center to Host Main Street After Hours - Dave Ingram February 21, 2012

The WIN Job Center in Carthage will be the Host of the February Main Street After Hours. It will be Monday February 27th at 5:00 P.M. The Win Job Center is located 202 Brooks Street near the Carthage Coliseum. Main Street after Hours, the last Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m., is designed to be a social networking opportunity for all its members and the community.

Newton Loose Caboose Festival - Dave Ingram February 20, 2012

The 9th Annual Newton Loose Caboose Festival will be Saturday, March 3. The festival will feature a 5K Run and a 2 mile walk, MBN BBQ Competition, Carnival Rides, Arts & Crafts, and a Kids Zone. There will be a Classic Car &Truck Show, and Plenty of Live Entertainment.

Legislators Face First Bill Filing Deadline - Dave Ingram February 20, 2012

Members of the Mississippi House and Senate are facing their first major deadline of year. Monday is the final day for lawmakers to file general bills or constitutional amendments that will be considered during their four-month session. The session started in early January and ends in early May. Bills are already filed on several big issues, including charter schools and immigration. Committees now have until March 6 to act on general bills or constitutional amendments filed in each chamber. The House committees will consider House bills, and the Senate committees will consider Senate bills. The surviving proposals will move on for debate in the full chamber. There are later deadlines to file and pass money bills.

Lauderdale Juvenile Center Closure Halted - Dave Ingram February 20, 2012

Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie said Rankin County is balking at taking the east Mississippi County’s juvenile inmates.
Sollie tells The Meridian Star that creates a problem for plans to shut down the Lauderdale County's juvenile detention center. Sollie took over the juvenile detention center last October at the request of Youth Court judges who had fielded complaints about conditions there. By January, Sollie was negotiating with Rankin County to house Lauderdale's youthful offenders. Now Sollie said Rankin County officials are worried that, by taking on Lauderdale County's inmates, they will also take on a portion of Lauderdale County's legal woes. Sollie said other juvenile detention facilities in the region don't have the capacity to accept additional inmates. The Southern Poverty Law Center had sued Lauderdale County over conditions at the Lauderdale County facility. An agreement to end the lawsuit included about 50 provisions for improvements that would bring the facility up to an acceptable standard. Sollie said attorneys for the Southern Poverty Law Center are currently working with Rankin County in hopes of finding a way to resolve the impasse. If that plan doesn't work out, Sollie said he will likely return operation of the facility to the county court. However, Sollie said transferring operations would be a "last resort," and he's hopeful that the plan to close the facility will come through. "All we can do is maintain an optimistic position, because there is no other choice (for closing the facility)," he said.

Rebelettes Win Tenth Consecutive North AA - Melvin Wooten February 20, 2012

The Leake Academy Rebelettes (35-2)kept their string alive on Saturday in the North AA Tournament.  The Rebelettes defeated host North Delta 60-31 in the championship claiming their tenth consecutive North AA crown. Hannah Peoples with 20 points and Mary Grace Key with 16 led the team in scoring.  Peoples, Key , Anna Katherine Nowell and Hannah Moore were all named to the all-tournament team.
The Rebels dropped the consolation matchup with Immanuel Christian 71-62 finishing 4th in the North AA.  in the game, Wesley Webb scored 18 points, Alex Shepard added 17 and Aaron Shepard 10.  Webb was placed on the All-North team.
Play begins on Tuesday with the State AA tournament at Kirk Academy in Grenada.  The Rebelettes, who will be seeking their 7th consecutive State AA championship, will take on Adams County Christian at 5:15 pm.  The boys will follow immediately against Brookhaven Academy at 6:30.  Follow all the excitng action from the State AA Tournament on Boswell Media Sports and 98.3 and available online at kicks967.com . 

8th Annual Bluegrass Festival - Dave Ingram February 19, 2012

The Attala Historical Society will present it’s 8th Annual Bluegrass Festival Saturday, March 31 at the Kosciusko Junior High School Auditorium. The Rodney Dillard Band, Nash Street and the Larry Wallace Band will take the stage for a night of outstanding entertainment. Rodney Dillard is a member of the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and is a founding member of the legendary group, “The Dillards”, also known as the Darlings from the Andy Griffith Show. Nash Street was the winner of the 26th Annual Colgate Country Showdown, and the “Best New Act in Country Music.” Starkville resident Larry Wallace is one of the nation’s top bluegrass banjo players. In 1978 Wallace won the Mississippi State Banjo Championship and proceeded to win the contest annually through 1984. Advance tickets are available now for $12 for adults. Children under 10 will be admitted Free. Tickets will be $15 at the door. To purchase tickets contact any member of the Attala Historical Society, the KADC, or send a check or money order to:
The Attala Historical Society
P O Box 127
Kosciusko,Ms.39090

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