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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
By Staff Reports
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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KACTC celebrates student achievement at annual Awards Day
From press and staff reports
Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center highlighted the achievements of students completing their programs, recognizing those who have demonstrated dedication and perseverance throughout their time at KACTC. Many students were celebrated for reaching an important milestone: successful program completion, marking the culmination of two years of focused, career-oriented study.
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KFEE announces America 250 Contest
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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.
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Tyler claims 4A State Tennis Title, caps dominant season for Kosciusko
By Laurence Hilliard
Kosciusko junior Hayes Tyler lost only two sets this year on his way to the 4A individual state boys singles tennis championship, and both came against Tyson Alford of Houston.
In matches during the regular season and in the Region 4-4A tournament, Tyler and Alford split sets before Tyler won a 10-point tiebreaker, 10-5 each time.
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Spivey-Phillips sprint duel highlights McAdams’ top-10 finish at South State Meet
By Laurence Hilliard
McAdams boys finished seventh and the girls were eighth at the 1A South State track meet hosted by Clinton High School.
The top eight teams for boys were Simmons with 83 points, Leflore County 77, Taylorsville 77, Leake County 46, Richton 46, Resurrection 43, McAdams 42 and Noxapater 38. Ethel was 16th with nine points.
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Students break MSU communication awards record at MAB
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Students representing Mississippi State University’s Department of Communication, Media and Theatre, along with MSU’s radio station WMSV-FM 91.1 The Junction, earned more than two dozen student and professional honors at the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Annual Awards this month, pushing the department past its previous record and to a new high of 102 awards during the academic year.
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May 7 — Lunch and Learn: Guarding Your Finances
The Citizens Bank will host a Lunch and Learn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jason’s Southern Table focused on recognizing and preventing scams and fraud. Seating is limited and RSVP is required. Contact Teresa Patterson at 662-289-4356 or teresa.patterson@thecitizensbank.bank.
AN EVENING OF FAITH AND WORSHIP SET FOR MAY 30
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Day at Choctaw Lake event set for May 16
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Families across Choctaw County will have an opportunity to explore the outdoors and learn about nature during the upcoming “Day at Choctaw Lake,” scheduled for Saturday, May 16.
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Whippets send Trio to State after strong showing at 4A North Meet
By Laurence Hilliard
Kosciusko boys finished seventh at the 4A North State track meet and qualified two individuals and one relay team for the 4A state meet Friday at Pearl High School. Top four in each even qualified for state.
Mylan Johnson was second in the triple jump, covering 41 feet, 8½ inches, and Travion Nash was fourth in the shot put with a throw of 43 feet 3 inches.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Attala County School District will hold a Federal Programs and Special Education Budget and Planning Meeting on Monday, May 11th, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The meeting will take place at the Superintendent of Education’s Office, located in the Attala County Courthouse.
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“The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed legislation multiple times to address this and regulate it while keeping that revenue here, but it has yet to be taken up in the Mississippi Senate by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann,” State Rep. Casey Eure said.
Mississippi’s Attorney General, along with attorneys general in 40 other states, have formed a coalition to provide assurance that the regulation power of “event contracts” for online sports-related betting falls to states, and not the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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In Flowood, Meagan Torrence has turned a parking space into her “Bless This Mess Garage Studio.”
Some of the best art in Mississippi right now isn’t happening in a studio with perfect lighting or white walls.
But it’s not where you might expect—rather, it’s happening in a garage.
In Flowood, Meagan Torrence has turned a parking space into her “Bless This Mess Garage Studio.” The name fits—canvases stacked, works in progress everywhere, and usually a five-year-old in the middle of it all.
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“The people of Jackson and the ratepayers of the system deserve better than having to ever go through that mess again,” Governor Reeves said of the Jackson water situation.
Following U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate’s order temporarily blocking the state law creating the new Metro Jackson Water Authority, Governor Tate Reeves (R) said Friday he would not be making his three appointments to the board at this time.
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All counties are underserved in adult day services, Ole Miss researchers find.
Some 80% of Mississippi counties have no adult day service centers, and even counties that do have centers cannot meet the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers, a new University of Mississippi-led study indicates.
This shortage leaves thousands of people with dementia – and their caregivers – without daily support.
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Once customers taste Solly’s Hot Tamales, they keep coming back for more.
It’s probably unlikely that when Solly’s Hot Tamales began in 1939, the original owner dreamed his tamales would still be popular 87 years later. Yet, today, the tamale stand is as popular as ever, selling tamales not only to Vicksburg residents but shipping them across the country. Once people get a taste of the hand-rolled tamales, there is simply no substitute.
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UMMC will use the funds to ensure those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have access to mental health care, especially in rural areas of Mississippi.
More than $13.4 million in federal funding is being allocated to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to bolster mental health programs in the state.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced the approval of the allocation by the Mississippi Development Authority on Thursday. The Community Development Block Grant funding is made possible under the CARES Act.
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Prior to its approval, concerns were voiced over the revised wording in the current management hierarchy with the State Superintendent and Board of Education.
After some debate, an updated charter concerning internal audits by the Mississippi Department of Education was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday.
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State Senator Dean Kirby has served in the Mississippi Senate since 1992. He will not seek a 10th term next year. State Rep. Lee Yancey, a former state senator, will run to succeed Kirby instead of seeking a statewide office.
Senate President Pro Tempore Dean Kirby (R) has announced that he will not be seeking re-election to the Mississippi Senate in 2027.
Kirby, who turns 80 this year, has served in the state Senate since 1992. He represents Senate District 30 and has been the chamber’s Pro Tem since 2020.
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