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Aiden Cheek, a junior at Central Holmes Christian School and Attala County resident, served as a page in the Mississippi House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session. Cheek, 16, of Kosciusko, is the son of Randolph and Christy Cheek and was sponsored by Speaker Jason White while working on the House floor, assisting lawmakers and observing the legislative process. “Paging was pretty fun,” Cheek said. “I will most likely be back next year.”
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Attala County officials joined lawmakers and county leaders from across Mississippi this week for the 2026 annual Mid-Winter Legislative Conference, held in Flowood. State Rep. Jason White, Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, met with Attala County supervisors during the multi-day conference, which focused on county operations, legislative priorities, and emerging policy issues affecting local governments.
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Robert “Bobby” Wesley Howell, Sr., 73, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his residence.
Bobby was born on January 3, 1953, in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Cecil Wesley Howell, Sr. and Alice Janette Frazier. He graduated high school in Sardis, Mississippi and was a member of Second Baptist Church. His career was primarily based on construction and asphalt work. He enjoyed working with cars, watching NASCAR and game shows, and spending time with his family.
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The 2025 Row Crop Short Course, held in early December, attracted hundreds of participants from Mississippi and 16 other states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
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10 The Lord says, “You are my witnesses
and the servant I chose.
I chose you so you would know and believe me,
so you would understand that I am the true God.
There was no God before me,
and there will be no God after me.
11 I myself am the Lord;
I am the only Savior.
— Isaiah 43: 10-11 (NCV)
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Each nine weeks Greenlee selects a Character Kid from each class. These students have demonstrated citizenship characteristics.
1st row-Wyatt Weeks, Athen Goodwin, Emma McKinney
2nd row-Dottie Kate Myers, Amos Ingram, Kelmari Haymon, Karsyn Thompson, Kylan Dotson, Alayla winters, Kaison Ellis, Jakayla Ashford
3rd row-Luis Perez, Lila Dean, Ashley Turner, Cayleigh Parkjer, Canaan Cochran, Deena Dean
Not Pictured: Warren Elsner and Regan Logan
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MSDH Tips to Prevent and Treat Hypothermia and Frostbite
Jackson, Miss.- The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is urging residents to take precautions to prevent hypothermia and frostbite during the extreme cold conditions facing the state this week. Recognizing the signs and symptoms and knowing how to treat the conditions are key to saving a limb and in the worst-case scenario, a life.
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MSU returns to normal operations Tuesday
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University will return to normal operations Tuesday [Jan. 27] and is asking students, faculty and staff to monitor weather conditions and exercise caution and good judgment in making travel and personal safety decisions.
MSU Extension and MAFES locations will follow unit leadership.
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John Carlyn White, 88, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful servant of God. John’s legacy is one of deep faith, steadfast love for his family, hard work, and quiet strength.
Visitation will be held at Kosciusko First Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, with services to follow at 11:00 a.m. A family burial will follow at Parkway Cemetery.
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