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Leroy Butler
Leroy Butler, 83, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Madison.
Funeral Services were Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Visitation was 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm prior to the service. Burial followed the service at North Union Cemetery. Butch Bingham officiated the services.
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Festival goers enjoy different vendors at the Ethel May Festival.
Ethel hosts May Day Festival with strong turnout
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The Town of Ethel welcomed residents and visitors to Main Street on Saturday, May 4, for its annual May Day Festival, drawing a solid crowd despite concerns over weather and competing local events.
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Library reports strong growth, community impact to leaders
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Officials with the Attala County Library shared continued growth in programming, attendance and community engagement during a recent presentation to the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen and at recent luncheon, highlighting a surge in usage that now exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
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FEMA, SBA assistance teams hosting events at Attala County Coliseum
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Residents affected by January’s severe ice storm have an opportunity to receive in-person assistance next week as federal and state recovery teams arrive in Attala County.
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Kosciusko High School to debut first musical in more than 20 years
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After more than two decades, Kosciusko High School is returning to the stage with its first musical production in over 20 years, marking a major milestone for the school’s performing arts program.
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Mississippi State fine art seniors to showcase work in senior exhibit
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Art by 10 Mississippi State fine art seniors will be on display next week featuring a compilation of illustrations, ceramics, multimedia pieces, sculptures and more. The exhibition opens with an artists’ reception May 10, 2-4 p.m., and will be viewable in both Old Main Art Galleries through May 17.
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Happy Mother’s Day 2026
By Lee Ann Flemming
Today is a day set aside to honor mothers and celebrate motherhood.
The older I get I realize how much I am like my Mama. Sometimes I even think I sound just like my Mama. If I have been half the mother to my son that my Mama has been to me, I will be happy. I also have had the privilege to know and have a close relationship with my mother-in-law. Not many people are so fortunate.
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WASHINGTON – 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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Earlene Johnson McBride
Earlene Johnson McBride, affectionately known as “Nanaw” to many of those who loved her, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Waiting to welcome her at Heaven’s gates was her beloved husband, Gary Leigh McBride, who preceded her in death. Together, they built a foundation of love and faith that will continue to guide their family for generations.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko.
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National Day of Prayer gatherings set for May 7
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The Attala Ministerial Alliance will host the annual National Day of Prayer gathering on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at WalMart with a separate event set for West, inviting residents to join in a brief time of community prayer and reflection.
The event is scheduled from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter in Kosciusko. Organizers say the gathering will focus on prayer and intercession for the city, state and nation.
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Kosciusko aldermen approve proclamations, projects during April 21 meeting
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The Kosciusko Board of Aldermen approved a series of proclamations, infrastructure projects and travel requests during its April 21 meeting, highlighted by community-focused initiatives tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
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Garden Club program highlights history, revival of carousel venue
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The April Meeting of the Little Garden Club was held at The Carousel House in downtown Kosciusko with Melissa Boswell Townsend giving a delightful program on the history of the merry-go-round and venue. In 2021, Mrs. Townsend purchased the former Hammond Hardware building. After much success with The Guitar Academy and Bed & Breakfast in that space, she began concentrating on the warehouse, which happened to house a carousel.
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Kosciusko Lions Club screens students, continues community outreach efforts
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The Kosciusko Lions Club recently conducted its annual vision screening at Kosciusko Middle Elementary, examining 127 third-grade students and identifying 17 who were referred for follow-up care with an optometrist.
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Letters to the editor
Community News
By Jeanette Jackson McDaniel
Some memories from my childhood church at Clear Springs Baptist Church in the Shy community near Coffeeville, Mississippi — about 22 miles from Grenada — still feel as vivid as ever.
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Guest Opinion: Vital journalism is under stress
By Bill Crawford
The Mississippi Press Association, celebrating its 160th anniversary, held a forum highlighting local journalism last week at History Is Lunch in the Two Museums. MPA vice president Peter Imes, publisher of the Commercial Dispatch in Columbus, spoke of the vital role local journalism “plays at the grassroots level in our democracy” as he welcomed the panel.
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Peggy's Ponderings 04-30-2026
By Peggy Sims
Hasn’t the weather been beautiful? Even the rain that we so badly needed was wonderful and refreshing the earth and Me!
We have our little garden planted and it has “jumped up like weeds” with the so needed rain.
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The quiet responsibility of the ballot
The act of voting is often spoken of in the language of rights. Less frequently is it understood in the language of responsibility. Yet a functioning democracy depends not merely on the existence of the vote, but on the willingness of citizens to exercise it thoughtfully and deliberately.
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Community rallies to support local man battling rare cancer
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Community members are gathering support for Steven Green, a local resident recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, as he prepares to undergo extensive treatment.
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Kosciusko officials address library growth
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City officials approved a series of routine measures and heard an optimistic update from the local library during an April 7 public hearing, while also fielding concerns from residents about speeding, and other issues.
Mayor Tim Kyle led the meeting, which included approval of the March 17 minutes and a range of items spanning infrastructure, staffing and community events.
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Annual Aisle of Honor Memorial Day Program set for May 25, 2026
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The United Veterans of Attala County will host its annual “Aisle of Honor” Memorial Day program on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Parkway Cemetery. The public is invited to attend.
Event organizers said the ceremony will honor military service members who have died, with an opportunity for families to recognize loved ones during the program.
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