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By Susan Collins-Smith
MSU Extension Service
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On 01-01-2026 Naomi Anderson, a 38 yo B/F from Durant, was arrested for Suspended Driver’s License and Disregard for Traffic Control Device by Capt. Clark
On 01-03-2026 Austin Drake Townsend, a 31 yo W/M from Kosciusko, was arrested for Improper Equipment and Possession of Controlled Substance by Ofc. T. Moore
On 01-03-2026, Jeremy Randall Rayford, a 34 yo B/M from Kosciusko was arrested for Open Container and Possession of Controlled Substance by Ofc. T. Moore
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2 months 2 weeks ago
By Laurence Hilliard
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Photo by Joseph McCain , Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers Inc, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Mary Katherine Dean.
, Baptist Attala building
From staff reports
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2 months 2 weeks ago
WHAT IS MY PURPOSE
IN LIFE?
In a recent lesson I took my pen out of my shirt pocket and asked this question: What is the purpose of this pen? Everyone said, “to write.” I followed that with this question,
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2 months 2 weeks ago
By Austin Bishop
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Winter weeds in lawn
By Felder Rushing
Most gardeners are being faced this month, like it or not, with a hard choice regarding winter weeds in the lawn. No matter your preferred approach of weed-free, wildflowery, or doing bits of both in different areas, your lawn is changing weekly and it is time to decide and manage which way it goes.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Just Recipes
By Lee Ann Flemming
Today is all about the recipes. I have tried quite a few new dishes over the holidays. I also went through Mama’s recipe files and made a few things that she made back in the day. I hope that one of these will appeal to you.
Thanks for reading.
MISSISSIPPI LITTLE SMOKIES
2 (14 oz.) packages little smoky sausages
1 pkg. Au Jus Gravy Mix
1 pkg. ranch dressing mix
1 (16 oz.) jar sliced pepperoncini peppers
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Major Gift From Alumnus Promotes Excellence in STEM Teaching
$2 million endowment honors former professor, boosts Department of Physics and Astronomy
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi medical school graduate Dr. Bill Ashford and his wife, Leslie, of Madison, have made a $2 million donation to establish a named professorship in physics at Ole Miss.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
MSDH Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking
Jackson, Miss.- More than 300 victims of human trafficking were reported in Mississippi in 2024, and most involved sex trafficking. During January, recognized nationally as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) joins partners across the state in raising awareness, promoting prevention efforts and highlighting resources. Sunday, January 11, is recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
FedEx to Sponsor Extended MLK Free Weekend Celebration at the Two Mississippi Museums
FedEx will sponsor free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums during an extended observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Jan. 17-20. Events include the MLK Night of Culture and National Day of Racial Healing programs.
The annual observance invites visitors to learn more about King’s legacy and Mississippi’s pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement through education, performance, and dialogue.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Merritt
By LaKeadra Coffey
Choctaw Plaindealer
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Photo by Jenna Stanley , Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers Inc., © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Event at the Baptist Attala lobby.
From staff reports
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2 months 3 weeks ago
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Old building jail building.
From staff reports
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Roos and Steele
From staff reports
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2 months 3 weeks ago
La Nueva Genera
From press and staff reports
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2 months 4 weeks ago
By LaKeadra Coffey
Choctaw Plaindealer
An Attala County man has been charged with second-degree murder and an enhanced charge for using a switch in connection with the death of a 19-year-old man in an act many are calling “senseless.”
Right before the clock struck 12 on New Year’s Day, Weir Police Chief Dillion Cates said Kentavious Merritt, 24, allegedly shot and killed Caden Yarbrough, 19, of Weir.
Merritt has been charged with second-degree murder and possession and/or use of a machine gun conversion device.
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3 months ago
Authorities are investigating a death reported just after midnight involving a gunshot wound, according to Choctaw County officials.
The Weir Police Department and the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office are jointly investigating the incident.
Choctaw County Coroner Chris Coleman said a 19-year-old male was transported to Choctaw Regional Medical Center after suffering a gunshot wound. Coleman said he was called to the hospital’s emergency room shortly after midnight, around 12 a.m.
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3 months ago
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3 months ago
Sitting here in the twinkling lights of my Christmas tree and pondering the past year, I am somewhat nostalgic and somewhat gloomy as I realize that the season is once again over for yet another year. Goodness, it went by so fast! It seems as if I just pulled out my decorations and now it’s time to put them back in their hiding places for another year.
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