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May 24, 2013 - Private Applicator Training - Dave Ingram
May 24, 2013 - Pastor Hal Kitchings At Library Today - Dave Ingram
May 24, 2013 - Seat Belt Violation - Dave Ingram
May 24, 2013 - Lady Bulldog Softball Camp - Dave Ingram
May 24, 2013 - Fun Day At OWBGC - Dave Ingram
May 24, 2013 - Attala Farmers Market - Dave Ingram
May 23, 2013 - Aisle Of Honor Memorial Day Program - Dave Ingram
May 23, 2013 - Alcohol Possession Arrest - Dave Ingram
May 23, 2013 - Forever Young Memorial Benefit Rescheduled - Dave Ingram
May 23, 2013 - Kosciusko Soccer Camp - Dave Ingram
May 23, 2013 - Kosciusko Report Cards - Dave Ingram
May 22, 2013 - PBIS Fun Event at KUE - Dave Ingram

Private Applicator Training - Dave Ingram May 24, 2013

The Attala County Extension office will host a training session for private pesticide applicators wishing to obtain certification. The class will be held on Monday, June 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. Taylor Casey will facilitate the training at the Attala County Extension Office located at 715 Fairground Rd. in Kosciusko, MS. The cost of the training is $10.00 and the registration fee is payable by check prior to the beginning of the class. Participants must be at least 18 years of age to receive certification. Please contact the Attala County Extension Office at 662-289-1321 or e-mail taylorc@ext.msstate.edu with questions or for additional information.

Pastor Hal Kitchings At Library Today - Dave Ingram May 24, 2013

Pastor Hal Kitchings, formerly of Kosciusko, will speak and have a book signing at the Attala County Library today at 3 pm. The public is invited.

Seat Belt Violation - Dave Ingram May 24, 2013

On Thursday, Michael Jerome Brown, a 27 year old B/M, was arrested for No Drivers License, No Proof of Insurance, and Seat Belt Violation on Landrum Street By Officer Jimmy Evans.

Lady Bulldog Softball Camp - Dave Ingram May 24, 2013

The Holmes Community College Lady Bulldogs will be having summer camp on Wednesday, May 29, at the softball field on the Goodman Campus for children ages kindergarten through seventh grade. Registration starts at 1 p.m. at the softball concession stand, with camp from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Price is $30 per participant. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Mandy Clark-Walker at 662-472-9132.

Fun Day At OWBGC - Dave Ingram May 24, 2013

Fun Day at the Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club will be next Saturday, June 1. The Carnival will be going on from 12-4 pm and the Basketball Tournament is from 12-6 pm. There will be games, inflatables, fun, food, and prizes. You can also register to win a Mini I-Pad. Basketball Tournament admission will be $3 for Adults and $2 for School Kids. Carnival Admission is free and tickets and wristbands for games will be available. For more information or to enter your basketball team in tournament contact: Donald Evans, CPO 662-289-4252 or Marion 662-633-8201.

Attala Farmers Market - Dave Ingram May 24, 2013

Your local Attala County Farmers’ Market is open!! This week’s produce includes: tomatoes, sweet potatoes, new potatoes, green beans, cabbage & turnip greens, onions, beats, peanuts, lettuce, strawberries, and herbs like mint, sage, cilantro, garlic, and basil. In addition to fresh cut flowers and landscaping materials, get your garden started with deals on tomato, pepper, cucumber, squash, and melon plants. Remember that the market operates at the intersection of Hwy 12 and 35 between the hours of 7:30 and 11:30, so arrive early for the best selections and bulk buying.

Aisle Of Honor Memorial Day Program - Dave Ingram May 23, 2013

The United Veterans of Attala County Aisle of Honor Memorial Day program will be conducted Monday at 11:00AM at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko. Burial Flags will fly to honor deceased Veterans of Attala County. Guest speaker will be Retired CMsgt Ricky Myers. Ceremony events will include a Veterans march, drum line from the Kosciusko High School band, and Honor Guard from the Mississippi Army National Guard. American Legion Riders post #44 will conclude the events with a Flag Retirement Ceremony. This event started in 1990 and has been conducted each year every Veterans and Memorial Day. Flags will be flown from 8:00AM to 3:00PM.
(Photo by Shelia Pumphrey)

Alcohol Possession Arrest - Dave Ingram May 23, 2013

The following arrests were made Wednesday by The Kosciusko Police Department:

Virginia Helenia Josey, a 32 year old W/F, was arrested for Possession of Alcohol in a City Park. Josey was arrested at Hugh Ellard Park by Capt. Pete Belk.

Loyd Scott Johnson, a 42 year old W/M, was arrested for No Drivers License at Hugh Ellard Park by Capt. Mark Hill.

Derrick Alexander Havard, a 22 year old W/M, was arrested for Failure to Appear in Court by Officer Jonathan Steed.

Forever Young Memorial Benefit Rescheduled - Dave Ingram May 23, 2013

Due to a lack of teams being available to play on such short notice, The Forever Young Memorial Benefit Softball and Baseball Tournament has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 22, at Hugh Ellard Park. The age groups for girls teams are 8 and up, 10 and up and 12 and up. Age groups for boys are for 7 and 8 year olds. There will also be a silent auction. All proceeds will go to help the family of Karen Young. Please contact Corrie Ramage for additional information at 6014164717.

Kosciusko Soccer Camp - Dave Ingram May 23, 2013

A benefit soccer camp will be July 22 through July 26 at the Love Soccer Fields in Kosciusko. Proceeds will go to benefit Restoration Hope. For details and an entry form, click here.

Kosciusko Report Cards - Dave Ingram May 23, 2013

Kosciusko High School and Kosciusko Junior High School will be giving out report cards next Wednesday, from 9:00-11:00.

PBIS Fun Event at KUE - Dave Ingram May 22, 2013

Students at KUE enjoyed spending their PBIS pride bucks for an end-of-the-year outside water event. Water slides were a big hit as students slid into a puddle of water. This event was followed up with another fun run into a tube of water. Everyone, including the teachers, had fun watching the children enjoy the rewards from a year of following the guidelines of the motto......Be prepared, be respectful, be independent, be dependable, and be exceptional.
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Obituaries

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the families of the following:

Mrs. Zeddie Cleveland, services will be held Sunday, May 26 at 2pm at Winters Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Antioch Cemetery. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Ed Threet, services will be held Saturday, May 25 at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Carson Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday from 9-11am at the funeral home. Culpepper Final Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Bennie D. Kern, services will be held Saturday, may 25 at 11am at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Brooks Cemetery. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Susann Turner, services will be held Friday, May 24 at 1pm at West Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Winters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Arivaca Condery, services will be held Wednesday, May 22 at Cedar Grove MB Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 1-5pm at Myricks Funeral Home. Myricks Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Jimmy L. Primer, services will be held Saturday, May 18 at 2pm at New Jerusalem MB Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 8:30am until 7pm at Myricks Funeral Home. Myricks Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Sidney L. Leflore, services will be held Sunday, May 19 at 3pm at Mt. Olive MB Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Saturday from 8:30am until 7pm at Myricks Funeral Home. Myricks Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.