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Attala County Library to Celebrate National Library Week and Kick Off America’s 250th Anniversary
The Attala County Library will host a week of engaging programs and community events in celebration of National Library Week, April 21st–24th, while also helping kick off America’s 250th anniversary. The week-long celebration will highlight the importance of history, creativity, and community connection.
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Powering Opportunities: Join Us at the Energy Expo & Job Fair on April 21
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Women in Touch Conference marks 14 years of fellowship and recognition
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The Women in Touch Conference and Fellowship celebrated its 14th anniversary with a special gathering recognizing women during National Women’s History Month.
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KFEE Honors Academic Excellence with Junior High Block Party in Kosciusko
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To recognize academic excellence, the Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education (KFEE) sponsored the Kosciusko Junior High School 3rd Nine Weeks Block Party for students who made the Superintendent's and Principal's Honor Roll.
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Zeta Phi Beta State Leadership Conference held in Biloxi
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. held its annual Mississippi State Leadership Conference recently at the IP Conference Center in Biloxi.
Attending the conference from Rho Nu Zeta Chapter were Charlotte F. Miller (chapter president), Ilona Saffold, Stephanie Jackson, Malinda Winters, Anita Greer, Luandra Banks, De Lynn Bell, Yolanda Talley, Zykeria Lewis, Letisa Wade, Mechella Griffin, Ashley Nolden, and Talisa Sandifer Tucker.
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Philadelphia, Mississippi Soldier Accounted For From World War II
WASHINGTON—The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Tech5 Edwin E. Ross, 24, of Philadelphia, Mississippi, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for July 18, 2025.
Ross's family recently received their full briefing on his identification, therefore, additional details on his identification can be shared.
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Kosciusko Tennis claims multiple region titles, sends strong group to state
By Laurence Hilliard
Both singles and one doubles team for Kosciusko won Region 4-4A individual tennis championships.
Hayes Tyler remained unbeaten for the season in boys singles with a 6-3, 4-6, 10-5 victory over Tyson Alford of Houston.
Klara Tran won girls singles with wins over players from Leake Central 6-0, 6-0 and Houston 6-1, 6-1.
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Decision Day connects Kosciusko students with future career paths
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Sophomores from Kosciusko High School took a significant step toward planning their futures during Decision Day 2026, an event designed to expose students to a wide range of career opportunities and post-graduation pathways.
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Ethel baseball, softball teams continue busy spring slate
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The Ethel High School baseball and softball teams continued through a full spring schedule this week, with both squads showing flashes of progress as district play intensifies.
The Ethel baseball team entered Thursday’s matchup at Calhoun City with a 9-11 overall record and a 4-4 mark in Region 5-1A play. The Tigers have been competitive throughout the season, splitting district games while working to improve consistency.
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McAdams set to cap spring practice with four-team Jamboree amid rebuild effort
By Laurence Hilliard
McAdams will conclude spring football practice by hosting a four-team jamboree May 15. Other teams will be Puckett, West Lowndes and Mount Olive with the Bulldogs playing Puckett and Mount Olive.
MHSAA teams will be allowed to practice for 15 days.
“We just need to get better. Get better at playing a tough, physical brand of football,” said McAdams coach Syvester Grays.
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Natchez Trace Festival month will kick off with live music
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April has arrived, signaling the return of one of the community’s most anticipated traditions, the Natchez Trace Festival.
Festival activities will begin Friday, April 24, with an evening of live music at Renasant Bank Park in downtown Kosciusko. Style Entertainment will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., launching a series of events leading up to festival weekend.
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Calendar of Events & The Church Bulletin 04-09-2026
April 11 — Faith Temple to host pastoral anniversary celebration
Faith Temple Pentecostal Church will host a fourth pastoral anniversary celebration for Pastor J. Russell and Lady Candice Miller at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11. Bishop Dexter Leflore of King David Temple in Carthage will serve as guest speaker. The church is located at 3069 Attala Road 1140 in Kosciusko. The public is invited.
April 11 — Democratic Executive Committee to meet
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The decision is ours: Choose celebration over rejection
By Austin Bishop
12 The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out:
“Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ The King of Israel!”
— John 12:12-13 (NKJV)
6 Therefore, when the chief priests and officers saw Him, they cried out, saying, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!”
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Message of the week 04-09-26
LOST FROM CARELESSNESS
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Letters to the editor 04-09-2026
Easter messaging
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Electoral College compromise still tilts power toward smaller states
By Laurence Hilliard
The Electoral College is part of the U.S. Constitution resulting from a compromise between colonies with large populations and colonies with smaller populations at the 1787 convention in Philadelphia that adopted the Constitution.
Five of the 13 colonies– Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and North Carolina – had 60 percent of the population. They wanted a congress based on population.
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Documentary premiere to spotlight life and the legacy of L.V. Hull
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The Mississippi Museum of Art will host the Jackson premiere of the documentary “Love Is a Sensation” at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 9, offering an in-depth look at the life and work of acclaimed Mississippi artist L.V. Hull.
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