The jury has reached a verdict. They find in favor of the respondent, Mayor Tim Kyle. The vote was unanimous.
Trial Day Three, Friday, November 14, 2025
(11/14/2025 at 6 p.m.): Closing arguments have been delivered and the jury is now in deliberation.
(11/14/2025 at 5:25 p.m.): Ms. Ross has delivered her closing argument, and now Mr. Baker will deliver his. After this, the jury will go into deliberation.
(11/14/2025 at 3:10 p.m.): Mrs. Quesnot’s testimony for the rebuttal phase will be submitted via affidavit. Closing arguments will be heard soon.
(11/14/2025 at 2:55 p.m.): Both sides have questioned the expert witness at length. Marvin Myles Jr.’s attorney, Lisa Ross, has requested Kosciusko city clerk Michelle Quesnot back to the witness stand.
(11/14/2025 at 12:45 p.m.): Mayor Tim Kyle was called to the stand and testified the majority of the morning. Mr. Baker, Kyle’s attorney, then called an expert witness to the stand who claims extensive election process experience. Court has recessed for lunch and will resume at 1:15 p.m. The trial is expected to finish today.
Trial Day Two, Thursday, November 13, 2025
End of Day 2 Update: Several poll workers testified today. The final witness to take the stand was Marvin Myles Jr. Prceedings concluded at 6:30 p.m. and will resume on Friday at 8:30 a.m.
(11/13/2025 at 3:30 p.m.): Michelle Quesnot was excused at 1:45 p.m., and multiple poll workers have taken the stand since. Questioning of the witnesses by both attorneys continues.
(11/13/2025 at 12:15 p.m.): The day began with Kosciusko City Clerk Michelle Quesnot on the witness stand being questioned by Attorney Lisa Ross (Marvin Myles’ attorney). Ross’ questioning of Quesnot ended around 11 a.m. Attorney Mark Baker (Tim Kyle’s attorney) then began questioning Quesnot. Court has recessed for lunch and will resume at 1:15 p.m. with redirect for Quesnot from Atty. Ross.
End of day 1 update: The first witness called was Kosciusko City Clerk Michelle Quesnot. Quesnot was questioned by Marvin Myles’ attorney, Lisa Ross. Court proceedings ended at 6 p.m. and are to begin again at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow morning.
Update (11/12/2025 at 3:15 p.m.): The jury has been selected and the trial will begin shortly.
Proceedings are underway in the election contest trial for the June 2025 Kosciusko mayoral race.
Jurors are being selected in Attala County Circuit Court as the case officially begins.
The trial stems from a petition filed by Marvin Myles Jr., who is contesting the results of the June 3 election in which incumbent Mayor Tim Kyle was declared the winner.
The case is being heard by Judge Jeff Weill Sr. and is scheduled to continue through the week.
The outcome of the trial will determine whether the certified election results stand or if further action will be taken regarding the contested ballots.
Lisa Wolkerson
November 14, 2025 at 11:32 PMGreat news.
Mr Kyle is a great mayor.
Louanne A Comfort
November 15, 2025 at 1:03 AMI’ve known Tim Kyle most of my life and he has always been a honest man. He has been involved with the city of Kosciusko the majority of his adult life. Tim has proven time and time again that he upholds his responsibilities as our mayor with the upmost respect. I’m proud to call him my friend and I’m so thankful he and his family have this behind them!
Willie Jean Winters
November 15, 2025 at 10:47 AMCould’ve told you it wasn’t going to change this is Kosciusko that speaks volumes
Kenny Jamason
November 15, 2025 at 7:09 PMPeople need to realize that your vote matters! Get out and vote!
Marc Taylor
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 AMMath won. Outside influence lost. Vote like the future of this community depends on it, because it does.