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World War II Vet, Roy Fuqua, Celebrates 101st Birthday at Mississippi Veterans Home

Thursday, June 27 by Ashlee Davis

Roy Fuqua, a World War II Army veteran, celebrated his 101st birthday on June 26. Roy is a resident at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Kosciusko. Amanda Hughes, the Veterans Service Officer, and the staff honored Fuqua with a festive "101 Dalmatians" themed celebration.

Pearl River Resort Honors Veterans and Military Personnel for Veterans Day

Friday, November 3 by Ashlee Davis

In honor of their service and sacrifice, veterans and active duty military personnel can enjoy a free meal at Mama ‘n’ em, Bistro 24 or Stats restaurants at Pearl River Resort for Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11th from 11am until 3pm. To receive this free... Read More.

Mississippi Veterans Homes implement no visitor policy

Tuesday, March 17 by Breck Riley

All four Mississippi State Veterans Homes implemented a no-visitor policy last weekend, to comply with CDC, VA, Mississippi Department of Health, and state requirements established by Gov. Tate Reeves in response to the COVID-19 respiratory disease. The decision is aimed at preventing and limiting the... Read More.

MVA Rollover on Veterans Memorial Drive

Tuesday, November 12 by Emergency Desk

At 1:08 pm Kosciusko Police, MedStat EMS along with Kosciusko City Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a two vehicle MVA rollover on Veteran's Memorial Drive in front of Kangaroo Crossing. When Emergency personnel arrived on scene one person was still inside the... Read More.

Veterans honored at annual Aisle of Honor ceremony (video)

Monday, November 11 by Breck Riley

The United Veterans of Attala County held the annual Aisle of Honor program Monday at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko. The ceremony opened with the Veterans March led by members of the Kosciusko Big Red Band drumline. The ceremony also included... Read More.

Friends of Mississippi Veterans receive donation from MBraves

Monday, August 12 by Breck Riley

The Mississippi Braves presented Friends of Mississippi Veterans with a donation of $1500 at last night’s Military Monday game at Trustmark Park. The funds came as a result of a silent auction held during a Memorial Day partnership game on May 24th with Mississippi Veterans... Read More.

Military and Veterans Appreciation Day at Fair Propane

Wednesday, July 3 by Melissa Boswell Townsend

In Celebration of the Fourth of July, Fair Propane, along with Culpepper Funeral Home and Boswell Media, hosted a Military and Veterans Appreciation lunch. Many local veterans were served Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, and homemade Ice Cream. Thank you to Fair Propane... Read More.

Stories tagged with: Veterans

World War II Vet, Roy Fuqua, Celebrates 101st Birthday at Mississippi Veterans Home

Pearl River Resort Honors Veterans and Military Personnel for Veterans Day

Mississippi Veterans Homes implement no visitor policy

MVA Rollover on Veterans Memorial Drive

Veterans honored at annual Aisle of Honor ceremony (video)

Friends of Mississippi Veterans receive donation from MBraves

Military and Veterans Appreciation Day at Fair Propane

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