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Ricky Don Cook passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born August 31, 1953 . . .

Tax filing deadline in Mississippi is June 8

Mississippians who were impacted by severe winter storms earlier this year and took advantage of the automatic postponed tax filing . . .

What is Trump costing us?

Two of the lynchpins of Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign were oft-repeated claims he would deal with the affordability issue and . . .

Greenwood Leflore Hospital delays potential closure to July 31

Greenwood Leflore Hospital has pushed back its potential closure date from June 15 to July 31. Hospital officials met with . . .

New reports show data center risk

While Jackson residents are showing stiff opposition to a proposed data center, a new report has come out indicating Entergy . . .

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Beans and Greens banquet set for June 20
Fri,06/05/26-2:39PM , 105 Reads
Beans and Greens banquet set for June 20

From press and staff reports

The Attala County Democratic Executive Committee will host its annual Beans and Greens Banquet Fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club.
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Obituary: Ricky Don Cook
Fri,06/05/26-10:24AM , 223 Reads

Ricky Don Cook passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born August 31, 1953, and lived life the only way he knew how, on his own terms.
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Fri,06/05/26-2:31PM , 101 Reads
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Hiring for Housekeeper 8 to 12 Monday to Friday Send resume to: 107 South Natchez Street Kosciusko, MS 39090

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Car for Sale 1954 Chevrolet; Engine over hauled; New paint and new interior; Very nice car for only $8,500. A great deal Call 662.633.8270

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Greenwood Leflore Hospital delays potential closure to July 31
By BRENT MAZE - The Greenwood Commonwealth
Thu,06/04/26-11:56AM , 590 Reads 8,245 Statewide
Greenwood Leflore Hospital has pushed back its potential closure date from June 15 to July 31.

Hospital officials met with staff today and issued a new updated Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act letter notifying them of the improved financial situation.
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Emily Presley, a naloxone trainer with Communicare, demonstrates the use of naloxone and explains its life-saving potential during a training session at the Northeast Mississippi Addiction Summit in Tupelo, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

Mississippi is among 10 states in federal program to expand sustainable access to mental health care

Mississippi is one of 10 states joining a federal program that funds community mental health centers to expand their services, enabling them to sustainably provide care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.