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Erubiel Garcia
Erubiel Garcia, 24, passed away in Winston County, MS.
Funeral services were Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Culpepper Funeral Home at 11:00 am. Visitation was held from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the funeral home chapel. Burial was at Parkway Cemetery.
Eubriel is survived by his wife, Alex Wilder Garcia, his children Santiago Erubiel Garcia, Giovani Garcia, Melany Garcia, and Eliana Garcia, parents, Alfonso and Narcisa Garcia, brothers Mani, Junior, and Mando, and sisters Eli and Chaly.
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Below is a political opinion column by Sid Salter:
State Sen. Josh Harkins has introduced legislation to protect the investments of state and local taxpayers in economic development projects that rely on taxpayer incentives.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced in December that the state will invest over $100 million in economic development projects—projects that have created record-breaking numbers of jobs—funded by Mississippi taxpayers.
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The Mississippi Songwriters Alliance (MSA) launched this new statewide expansion chapter in Natchez during a two-day festival that brought together an energetic mix of Nashville talent and Mississippi songwriters.
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The proposed contract includes an 18% across the board pay raise, the largest single wage increase in Ingalls history.
Union members with the Pascagoula Metal Trades Council approved a new collective bargaining agreement with Ingalls Shipbuilding on Tuesday, securing the largest pay raise for workers in the shipyard’s history.
PMTC includes 9 of the 13 unions at Ingalls Shipbuilding and represents nearly 6,000 of the shipyard’s workers. The contract was approved with 1,832 members supporting the agreement and 391 voting against it.
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U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan III ordered that any of the defendants wanting to plead guilty have until May 29. All three previously plead not guilty in November 2024 following their indictment.
Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, former Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, and former Jackson city councilman Aaron Banks have until Friday to change their plea in the federal public corruption case against them.
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Start planning your Mississippi road trip today!
Is the world spinning faster, or has summer gotten shorter?
Ever-adjusting school schedules don’t leave a lot of time for summer vacation, but no worries – there are plenty of exciting activities planned statewide that are family-friendly.
From one end of the state to the other, you can put on your blue suede shoes and hit the Tupelo Elvis Fest or head down to Biloxi for the 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet. There’s much more, so start planning your Mississippi road trip today!
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Attala County Schools will once again provide free meals to children this summer through its annual Summer Food Service Program, ensuring students have access to nutritious food while school is out of session.
The program will operate June 1 through June 25, Monday through Thursday, at two locations across the county. Children participating in the program will receive both breakfast and lunch each day.
Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., followed by lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meals will be available at Ethel High School and McAdams High School.
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Local performers will have a chance to step into the spotlight when the Kosciusko Attala Partnership (KAP) Chamber of Commerce hosts a karaoke competition during the Central Mississippi Fair on June 6.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Attala County Coliseum and is open to singers of all experience levels. Organizers say the competition is designed to highlight community talent while providing a high-energy evening of entertainment.
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Cedar Grove to honor pastor
Cedar Grove M.B. Church in Sallis will hold a pastor appreciation program at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7.
The program will celebrate Pastor Osie Grays’ 33 years of leadership. The public is invited.
North Union sets homecoming service
North Union Baptist Church will hold homecoming services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7.
Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and join the church for worship and lunch. An offering will be collected for the upkeep of North Union Cemetery.
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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the town of Kosciusko is gearing up for a special celebration honoring our namesake: Tadeusz Kościuszko. Tadeusz is known as the "Hero of Two Worlds." He was a brilliant engineer whose forts and strategies helped win the Revolutionary War.
The Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education is sponsoring two major competitions open to any students (ages 7-18) who live in Attala County. There is a writing contest and an art competition. Cash prizes are available in every age group.
The Writing Contest
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Kosciusko officials discussed public use of the fire department meeting room, approved payments for ongoing city work and reviewed plans to move a historic rail car during a May 19 public hearing and board meeting.
Marquita Thurman addressed city officials about a canceled reservation for the Kosciusko Fire Department meeting room, saying the city needs a formal written policy for public use of the space.
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In celebration of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the Attala Historical Society will host a special four-part lecture series during the month of June entitled Echoes of History: America 250 Lecture Series. The series will take place each Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the historic Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center and is free and open to the public.
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Basically only one towering issue remained for Attala County supervisors in the process of clearing away the site of the old jail.
While road issues came up for discussion and an update came on post-ice storm relief, the county board almost got settled Monday, May 18, in clearing away the old jail.
The board approved payment to Cain, Inc. for the demolition work, which seemed to settle issues at the old jail.
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Below is a political opinion column by Patricia Rucker:
Education freedom is a winning political issue because it’s a winning issue for families. When we empower parents, we strengthen our communities.
I came to this country not knowing the language or the culture. I had to push myself to overcome and succeed. The good education I received instilled in me a belief in the power of education, and it shapes my work today as a state senator in West Virginia.
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This year’s fair has been moved up to June. See who’s slated to speak, and who’s not, at Mississippi’s Giant House Party.
Mississippi’s Giant House Party has been moved up this year to accommodate earlier school start dates and other summer activities that have begun causing conflicts.
The 2026 version of the Neshoba County Fair will get under way June 19 and run through June 26. The annual event features concerts, horseracing, fair rides, food, produce displays, porch sitting and of course, political speaking at Founders Square.
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Taurean Morton of Reading Roadmap helps students practice sounding out the first letter in a word during the after-school literacy program in the Mississippi Delta, Oct. 10, 2023. Credit: Julia James/Mississippi Today
Below is an opinion column by Taurean Morton:
Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share their ideas about our state’s past, present and future. Opinions expressed in guest essays are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent those of Mississippi Today. You can read more about the section here.
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BILOXI — Family and friends filed into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum for the 2026 D’Iberville High School graduation ceremony, quickly filling up the stadium bleachers. Parents took photos of their children on the jumbotron, which flashed portraits of roughly 400 seniors — female-presenting graduates posed with an elegant drape, and male ones with a sharp tuxedo.
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Below is a political opinion column by Ashby Foote:
The Iran conflict combined with the event in Venezuela could be a big gamechanger for the U.S. and the rest of the world. But a successful lasting peace is a necessary requirement.
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Places like this are part of what makes Mississippi summers special. In a world where so much feels rushed, Cherry Creek Orchards still runs at the pace of the season.
There are some places in Mississippi that make you slow down before you even get out of the car. Cherry Creek Orchards in Pontotoc County is one of them.
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