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Annual Picking 35 yard sale set for April 4, applications available

Local | Posted on Sunday, February 23 by Breck Riley

"Picking 35" is returning for a fourth year. Central Mississippi’s 60-mile yard sale is set for Saturday April 4 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Yard sales will be set up on Hwy 35 from Vaiden to Walnut Grove and all points in between.

Breezy 101 Church Bulletin

Local | Posted on Sunday, February 23 by Breck Riley

Parkway Baptist Church will be having a stew fundraiser on Saturday, February 22. Pick up will be from 2-4 pm. The cost is $7 per quart and $25 per gallon. If you would like to place an order before Saturday, you may call the church office at 662-289-1222. Pleasant Grove M.B. Church #2, Hwy 14 E... Read More.

Today in history: February 23

Local | Posted on Sunday, February 23 by Breck Riley

Today is Sunday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2020. There are 312 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, where they raised two American flags (the second flag-raising was captured in the iconic Associated Press photograph.) On this date: In 1822, Boston... Read More.

Emergency Dispatches: February 22, 2020

Local | Posted on Saturday, February 22 by Emergency Desk

At 5:06 pm Carmack Volunteers along with Attala Fire responded to a woods fire on the 3000 block of highway 19 north approximate 10 miles from the Kosciusko City Limits.

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Career tech center students participate in Guard X with MS Army National Guard

Local | Posted on Saturday, February 22 by Breck Riley

Students from the Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center participated in Guard X and received a hands-on MS Army National Guard experience with hand held weapons, field artillery, drones, computers, radio communication devices, and paladin operations. Students were shown a video concerning the benefits of the MS Army National Guard, given refreshments, and had the opportunity to talk to different... Read More.

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Emergency Dispatches: February 21, 2020

Local | Posted on Friday, February 21 by Emergency Desk

At 8:11 am Attala Deputies, MedStat EMS, Providence and Ethel Volunteers along with Attala Fire Central Station responded to a structure fire on Attala Road 1022. Emergency Personnel arrived on scene and notified responding units that they had a single story brick home with flames showing from the roof. Central Electric was called to cut power to... Read More.

House Fire on 1022

Local | Posted on Friday, February 21 by Emergency Desk

At 8:11 am Attala Deputies, MedStat EMS, Providence and Ethel Volunteers along with Attala Fire Central Station responded to a structure fire on Attala Road 1022. Emergency Personnel arrived on scene and notified responding units that they had a single story brick home with flames showing from the roof. Central Electric was called to cut power to the structure. Firefighters... Read More.

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Attala County FFA students partner with MS Natural Science Museum

Local | Posted on Friday, February 21

Attala County FFA students recently partnered with Natural Science Museum of Mississippi to help educate elementary students about wildlife. Utilizing FFA students who had competed their Animal Science course at the CTC, along with training provided by Mrs. jakie Kerr from the Natural Science Museum, was ideal for this task. "I'm pleased that students are now registered museum volunteers... Read More.

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Holmes CC announces Who’s Who winners

Local | Posted on Friday, February 21 by Breck Riley

Holmes Community College has announced in its annual Who's Who results Goodman Campus Mr. HCC - Michael Harris Miss HCC -Tiara LeFlore Sophomore Favorites Delancy Anderson Jason Ables Johna Beavers Spencer Burden Calen Lewis Parker Jones Mallory McKenzie Paul Ray McGraw Freshman Favorites Gabrielle Elise Diffey Jennifer Phillips Tolar Purvis Lakesia Smith Mikayla Williams Grenada... Read More.

5 plead not guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud case

Local | Posted on Friday, February 21

Trial dates have been set for the former head of Mississippi's welfare agency and some other people. They are charged with misusing money that was intended to help needy people in the nation's poorest state. John Davis is former director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services. He has pleaded not guilty, and his trial is set to start June... Read More.

Dixie Youth Baseball registration now open

Local | Posted on Friday, February 21 by Breck Riley

Dixie Youth Baseball registration is going on now through Saturday, Feb. 29. Registration forms can be picked up at the Hugh Ellard Park office 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday A special Saturday registration will be Feb. 29 from 9:00 am – noon. The cost is $75/player, $150 for two, and $195 for three or more. Contact Todd Ables... Read More.

Happening today: Kosciusko Cardinals early bird registration

Local | Posted on Friday, February 21 by Breck Riley

The Kosciusko Cardinals early-bird registration will be held Friday, Feb. 21 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Registration will be held at the Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club. New players should bring a copy of their birth certificate. For more information please contact Antonio Riley at 662-739-5047.