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Kenny Wade, 70, finished his race and kept his faith, on June 20, 2026 at his residence in Sallis, MS, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Wake Forest Pentecostal Church in Thomastown. Visitation is from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday, June 22, 2026 and at 9:00 am on Tuesday, at Wake Forest Church. A private burial will follow.
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Beginning June 22, the Natchez Trace Parkway will detour motorists around a 15-mile section of parkway between state Route 12 (milepost 165) and state Route 413 (milepost 180) in Attala and Choctaw counties as construction begins on a major road rehabilitation project.
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New Kosciusko recruit answers the call
From press and staff reports
- Firefighter Kristopher Mosley of the Kosciusko Fire Department is making a difference and has graduated from Class 221 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1010 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson, MS. Firefighter Mosley has served in the Army National Guard for seven (7) years.
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Fun on the field
Entergy Attala Plant wins Corporate Sports Challenge kickball title
Local businesses took the field for an evening of competition, teamwork and community spirit during the 2026 Corporate Sports Challenge Kickball Tournament.
The tournament featured 13 teams and was one of the event’s most exciting years, with players making diving catches, delivering big kicks and sharing plenty of laughs throughout the night.
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LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 06-18-2026
APOSTOLIC
BETHEL APOSTOLIC
350 Fenwick St., 289-6535
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
ZION ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Hwy. 12 W., 825-2263
BAPTIST
ABRAHAM BAPTIST
Hwy. 12 E., Ethel 674-2190
ATTALA BAPTIST
209 Woodland Dr., 289-1766
BIBLE BAPTIST
Hwy. 12 W., 289-5793
BEAR CREEK BAPTIST
County Rd. 2135, 547-6491
BEREA BAPTIST
22828 Attala Road 3122, 547-6507
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Attala County Library to host duck event
From press and staff reports
Get ready for a quack-tastic time at our all-ages program, Family Duckerating.
Patrons of all ages are invited to unleash their creativity by transforming a simple rubber duck into something truly fantabulous. We’ll provide a variety of fun decorating supplies so each duck can become a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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hiring
Hiring for Housekeeper 8 to 12 Monday to Friday Send resume to: 107 South Natchez Street Kosciusko, MS 39090
for sale
Car for Sale 1954 Chevrolet; Engine over hauled; New paint and new interior; Very nice car for only $8,500. A great deal Call 662.633.8270
house for rent
House for rent in Vaiden, MS 4 bedroom with Carport, Basement and has a fenced in big yard. Call 662.392.2757 and 662-310-5767 LARge yare sale
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Calendar of Events & The Church Bulletin 06-18-2026
Center Church of God anniversary and homecoming
Center Church of God will celebrate its 115th church anniversary and annual homecoming at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 28.
The guest speaker will be the Rev. Lenard Dotson of Flushing, Michigan. Dotson is the son of the late Rev. Robert Dotson and Annie Lee Patterson-Dotson of the Galilee community in Carthage.
Revival services will follow Monday through Thursday at 7:15 p.m. nightly.
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Kosciusko downtown tour earns statewide preservation honor
From press and staff reports
Kosciusko downtown tour earns statewide preservation honor
A project designed to make Kosciusko’s downtown history more accessible to residents, students and visitors has earned statewide recognition.
The Kosciusko Downtown Map and Audio-Video Tour received an Award of Excellence for Preservation Education from the Mississippi Heritage Trust during the organization’s America 250 Heritage Awards, held June 4 at Ole Towne Church in Brookhaven.
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SBA offers disaster relief to Mississippi businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by the severe winter storm
From press and staff reports
In response to an Presidential disaster declaration issued April 10, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Mississippi businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by the severe winter storm occurring Jan. 23 – 27.
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Attala 4-H youth build birdhouses during summer workshop
From press and staff reports
Attala County 4-H members recently had the chance to learn basic woodworking skills during a summer workshop led by Beau Varner, Extension Agent III.
The workshop was open to youth ages 8-13 and gave participants the opportunity to build their own birdhouses to take home. Varner started the week by teaching the 4-H members how to assemble the birdhouses safely and properly.
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Dolos Valdez King, Ocean Springs
Dolos "Val" King passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Val grew up on a farm with her beloved parents and four brothers. Over the years, many memorable family gatherings took place at the farm, with delicious home-cooked meals, walks in the woods, and storytelling and laughter on the front porch.
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Lexie Deane Guess RichardsonLexie G. Richardson, 87, died Monday, June 1, 2026. Formerly of Sallis, Richardson was born Dec. 12, 1938. She is survived by son, John Wayne Richardson; her daughter, Kathy Ortiz; grandson, Bryan Ortiz (Irasema); and grandog Sammy. She also is survived by siblings including Johnny (Trisha) Guess, Brenda (Jerry) Rosamond and Patricia Cisneros (Carl). She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Guess, and Doylis Fox Guess, husband John Richardson, daughter, Patsy G. Richardson, siblings, Frances Griffin, Sue Ballard, Ruby Cooley, Bud Guess, Jimmy Guess.
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Malcolm Ray Strahan
Malcolm "Ray" Strahan, 83, was born on June 19, 1942, in West, Mississippi, to Clark and Ethelyn Jenkins Strahan. He peacefully departed this life on June 6, 2026, to join his heavenly home.
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Attala County Democrats to host Beans and Greens banquet on June 20
From press and staff reports
The Attala County Democratic Executive Committee will host its annual Beans and Greens Banquet Fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club.
This year’s banquet will feature a Juneteenth theme, including a menu planned to reflect the celebration. Scott Colom, district attorney for Mississippi’s 16th Judicial District and a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, will serve as the guest speaker.
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Kosciusko board OKs revised low bid for junior high restroom work
By Staff
Members of the Kosciusko Board of Education agreed to keep an eye on renovation work at the city junior high as bids offered extra drama.
Not only did board members find bids ran wide and high, they also raised the low bid, to accommodate a mistake made by the bidder; the offer stayed at the low end of the spectrum.
Best bid on renovation of bathrooms at the school came in from EVS Building and Design, of Jackson, at $124,000.
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Kid & Pet Parade to kick off America 250 event
From press and staff reports
The Kosciusko Attala Partnership-Chamber of Commerce will kick off its America 250 Celebration with a Kid & Pet Parade on Saturday, June 27.
Lineup for the parade will begin at 1:30 p.m., with the parade stepping off at 2 p.m. Children, families and pet owners are invited to participate by dressing in red, white and blue and decorating wagons, strollers and other parade entries.
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By The Star Herald staff
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Serving as a broader faith- based mission behind these doors
By Anne Louise Phillips
Residents of Kosciusko and Attala County have likely passed Steve Deason's sign for God's Corner Gardener. God's Corner Gardener is a garden center and flower shop that serves the area as well as a broader faith-based mission. It provides a variety of event-related services such as flower arrangements, gifts, and tuxedo rentals.
Deason has served the community through God's Corner Gardener for 10 years.
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