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Twenty-First Century Club concludes study of Mississippi cities
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The Twenty-First Century Club gathered on the afternoon of April 15th in the gracious home of Sandra Bagley, with Mary Al Alford serving as co-hostess for the occasion. The afternoon offered a rich blend of hospitality, history, devotion, and learning — the hallmarks of this enduring organization.
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Twenty-First Century Club concludes study of Mississippi cities
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The Twenty-First Century Club gathered on the afternoon of April 15th in the gracious home of Sandra Bagley, with Mary Al Alford serving as co-hostess for the occasion. The afternoon offered a rich blend of hospitality, history, devotion, and learning — the hallmarks of this enduring organization.
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Attala County honors 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
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The Attala County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing local 911 dispatchers as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed April 12–18, 2026, honoring those who serve as the critical link between the public and emergency responders.
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Attala County honors 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
From press and staff reports
The Attala County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing local 911 dispatchers as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed April 12–18, 2026, honoring those who serve as the critical link between the public and emergency responders.
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Letters to the editor 04-23-2026
Nature and nurture
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Letters to the editor 04-23-2026
Nature and nurture
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Peggy's Ponderings 04-23-2026
By Peggy Sims
Sometimes, just sometimes I am impulsive cleaner. I love the smell of pine and lemon as you walk into my house. I loves the smell of coffee candles simmering in my kitchen and I loves the aroma of baking with cinnamon and apples.
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Ethel May Day Festival May 2
The town of Ethel will host its annual May Day Festival on Saturday, May 2, with a full day of activities planned along Main Street.
The festival will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is expected to feature local vendors, food, entertainment and family-friendly attractions.
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Kosciusko School Board addresses lease issues, approves fundraiser
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The Kosciusko School District Board of Trustees handled routine business and discussed multiple property lease issues during its regular meeting held April 13.
The meeting opened with a call to order, invocation and a reading of the district’s mission statement, which emphasizes empowering students to achieve success in education, careers and personal growth. The board then approved the meeting agenda.
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Fatal crash claims life of Ethel man
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A two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning on April 14 on Highway 12 resulted in one fatality and left another driver seriously injured, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 6 a.m. on April 14 near Smith Road. Authorities said a 2016 Ram 1500, driven by 29-year-old Octavious Evans of Gulfport, was traveling west when it collided with a 2015 Nissan Altima traveling east.
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Cynthia Ann Stonestreet Lassiter
Cynthia Ann Stonestreet Lassiter, 77, passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. True to her character, she gracefully and bravely fought a battle with cancer.
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Cynthia Ann Stonestreet Lassiter
Cynthia Ann Stonestreet Lassiter, 77, passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. True to her character, she gracefully and bravely fought a battle with cancer.
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Reba Goss
Reba Goss of Williamsville, Mississippi passed away April 8, 2026, in Morehead, Kentucky. Visitation will be held April 25, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 12:30 pm at the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parkway Cemetery.
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Reba Goss
Reba Goss of Williamsville, Mississippi passed away April 8, 2026, in Morehead, Kentucky. Visitation will be held April 25, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 12:30 pm at the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parkway Cemetery.
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Residents turn out for community cleanup
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Residents gathered April 18 for the City of Kosciusko’s annual community cleanup day, hauling away unwanted trash and debris in an effort to prepare the city ahead of its upcoming festival.
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Residents turn out for community cleanup
From press and staff reports
Residents gathered April 18 for the City of Kosciusko’s annual community cleanup day, hauling away unwanted trash and debris in an effort to prepare the city ahead of its upcoming festival.
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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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Kosciusko officials address library growth
From press and staff reports
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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Annual Aisle of Honor Memorial Day Program set for May 25, 2026
From press and staff reports
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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