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Earlene Johnson McBride
Earlene Johnson McBride, affectionately known as “Nanaw” to many of those who loved her, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Waiting to welcome her at Heaven’s gates was her beloved husband, Gary Leigh McBride, who preceded her in death. Together, they built a foundation of love and faith that will continue to guide their family for generations.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko.
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Earlene Johnson McBride
Earlene Johnson McBride, affectionately known as “Nanaw” to many of those who loved her, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Waiting to welcome her at Heaven’s gates was her beloved husband, Gary Leigh McBride, who preceded her in death. Together, they built a foundation of love and faith that will continue to guide their family for generations.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko.
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Deborah Hodge Tanksley
Deborah Tanksley, 69, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home in Union.
Funeral Services are Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 am at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Visitation is 9:00 am until 11:00 am prior to the service. Danny Stewart will officiate the service.
Deborah is survived by her daughter April Petty, brothers Bobby Hodge and Charlie Hodge, grandchildren Dakota Page (Ansley), Destiny Petty, and Crystal Mabry (Quinton), and great-grandchildren Ava, Ashton, Bentley, and TK.
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MSU students gain D.C. experience during the summer Demmer Scholars program
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Several Mississippi State students will spend their summer in Washington, D.C., in the prestigious William A. Demmer Scholars Program, gaining hands-on experience in natural resource policy and federal governmental operations.
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Holmes Community College Goodman Campus 49th Annual Awards & Honors Program
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The Holmes Community College Goodman Campus recently recognized outstanding student achievement during its annual awards ceremony, celebrating excellence in both academic and career-technical programs.
The program opened with a welcome by Andy Wood, followed by an invocation delivered by Dr. Luke Jones.
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Natchez Trace Parkway Ranger recognized for Outstanding Work with Victims
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U.S. Attorney Scott Leary is proud to have recognized Law Enforcement Ranger Dylan Romine from the National Park Service on April 20, 2026, for his outstanding work and service on behalf of crime victims in the Northern District of Mississippi. Ranger Romine was given the Carolyn Clayton Victims’ Service Award as part of the District’s recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
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Former Weir official sentenced in child exploitation case
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A former interim mayor and longtime alderman of Weir has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a felony child exploitation charge in Choctaw County Circuit Court.
Seabern “Doug” Atkinson, 73, entered a guilty plea in the case of State of Mississippi v. Atkinson according to court records.
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National Day of Prayer gatherings set for May 7
From press and staff reports
The Attala Ministerial Alliance will host the annual National Day of Prayer gathering on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at WalMart with a separate event set for West, inviting residents to join in a brief time of community prayer and reflection.
The event is scheduled from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter in Kosciusko. Organizers say the gathering will focus on prayer and intercession for the city, state and nation.
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National Day of Prayer gatherings set for May 7
From press and staff reports
The Attala Ministerial Alliance will host the annual National Day of Prayer gathering on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at WalMart with a separate event set for West, inviting residents to join in a brief time of community prayer and reflection.
The event is scheduled from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter in Kosciusko. Organizers say the gathering will focus on prayer and intercession for the city, state and nation.
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Kosciusko aldermen approve proclamations, projects during April 21 meeting
From staff reports
The Kosciusko Board of Aldermen approved a series of proclamations, infrastructure projects and travel requests during its April 21 meeting, highlighted by community-focused initiatives tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
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Kosciusko aldermen approve proclamations, projects during April 21 meeting
From staff reports
The Kosciusko Board of Aldermen approved a series of proclamations, infrastructure projects and travel requests during its April 21 meeting, highlighted by community-focused initiatives tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
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Garden Club program highlights history, revival of carousel venue
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The April Meeting of the Little Garden Club was held at The Carousel House in downtown Kosciusko with Melissa Boswell Townsend giving a delightful program on the history of the merry-go-round and venue. In 2021, Mrs. Townsend purchased the former Hammond Hardware building. After much success with The Guitar Academy and Bed & Breakfast in that space, she began concentrating on the warehouse, which happened to house a carousel.
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Garden Club program highlights history, revival of carousel venue
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The April Meeting of the Little Garden Club was held at The Carousel House in downtown Kosciusko with Melissa Boswell Townsend giving a delightful program on the history of the merry-go-round and venue. In 2021, Mrs. Townsend purchased the former Hammond Hardware building. After much success with The Guitar Academy and Bed & Breakfast in that space, she began concentrating on the warehouse, which happened to house a carousel.
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Kosciusko Lions Club screens students, continues community outreach efforts
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The Kosciusko Lions Club recently conducted its annual vision screening at Kosciusko Middle Elementary, examining 127 third-grade students and identifying 17 who were referred for follow-up care with an optometrist.
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Letters to the editor
Community News
By Jeanette Jackson McDaniel
Some memories from my childhood church at Clear Springs Baptist Church in the Shy community near Coffeeville, Mississippi — about 22 miles from Grenada — still feel as vivid as ever.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Letters to the editor
Community News
By Jeanette Jackson McDaniel
Some memories from my childhood church at Clear Springs Baptist Church in the Shy community near Coffeeville, Mississippi — about 22 miles from Grenada — still feel as vivid as ever.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Letters to the editor
Community News
By Jeanette Jackson McDaniel
Some memories from my childhood church at Clear Springs Baptist Church in the Shy community near Coffeeville, Mississippi — about 22 miles from Grenada — still feel as vivid as ever.
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Guest Opinion: Vital journalism is under stress
By Bill Crawford
The Mississippi Press Association, celebrating its 160th anniversary, held a forum highlighting local journalism last week at History Is Lunch in the Two Museums. MPA vice president Peter Imes, publisher of the Commercial Dispatch in Columbus, spoke of the vital role local journalism “plays at the grassroots level in our democracy” as he welcomed the panel.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Guest Opinion: Vital journalism is under stress
By Bill Crawford
The Mississippi Press Association, celebrating its 160th anniversary, held a forum highlighting local journalism last week at History Is Lunch in the Two Museums. MPA vice president Peter Imes, publisher of the Commercial Dispatch in Columbus, spoke of the vital role local journalism “plays at the grassroots level in our democracy” as he welcomed the panel.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Guest Opinion: Vital journalism is under stress
By Bill Crawford
The Mississippi Press Association, celebrating its 160th anniversary, held a forum highlighting local journalism last week at History Is Lunch in the Two Museums. MPA vice president Peter Imes, publisher of the Commercial Dispatch in Columbus, spoke of the vital role local journalism “plays at the grassroots level in our democracy” as he welcomed the panel.
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