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The Kosciusko Police Department is seeking information on an auto burglary that happened in downtown Kosciusko on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

’Tis the season

It was all smiles for the annual tree lighting and concert featuring the KHS band and choir.

Community cleanup

Members of the Mayor’s Youth Council, Jamie Welch and her husband, Alderman-At-Large Tim Kyle and his family, city staffer Howard Sharkey, and several others joined with Darren Milner of the Kosciu

COVID-19 can be a longterm illness

As of Sunday, Mississippi had more than 140,000 positive cases and 3,767 COVID-19 deaths.

Great side dishes for a special Thanksgiving meal

With Thanksgiving coming up, I thought I would share some delicious side dishes.

Four more COVID cases at Greenlee announced
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On Mon, 11/09/2020 - 04:47 PM

The Attala County School District was notified Monday afternoon of four additional positive cases of COVID-19 in the Greenlee Elementary School community.

The district said they were notified of one staff member and three students who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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The U.S. Highway 90 bridge that connects Pass Christian with Bay St. Louis was rebuilt after 2005's Hurricane Katrina.

Groups say Mississippi needs more spending on infrastructure
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On Mon, 11/09/2020 - 04:45 PM

The refrain in the first day of hearings by the state Senate Transportation Committee was the same: We need more money for pressing needs in the state.

The committee held hearings Thursday and Friday at the state Capitol seeking answers on how to best fund the state’s infrastructure requirements.

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Mary Virginia Frazier Stanley
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On Mon, 11/09/2020 - 01:11 PM

Mrs. Mary Virginia Frazier Stanley, 82, of Kosciusko, passed away November 7, 2020 at her residence.

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Donald Wayne Collins
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On Mon, 11/09/2020 - 11:16 AM

Donald Wayne Collins, 73, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at the State Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS.

Graveside services are at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Center Ridge Cemetery near Springfield, AR.

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Robin Elizabeth Sisney Manning
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On Mon, 11/09/2020 - 11:15 AM

Liz Manning, 50, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Memorial graveside services were Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Jerusalem Cemetery on Center Road.

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Leroy Dees
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On Mon, 11/09/2020 - 11:13 AM

Leroy Dees, 76, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at his residence.

Funeral services were Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at the Dees Horse Arena with burial following at Dees Family Cemetery. Visitation preceded services at the Arena located on Attala Road 2101 in Attala County.

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John W. Emory, Jr.
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On Mon, 11/09/2020 - 11:10 AM

John W. Emory, Jr., 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 3, 2020. John was born in June of 1931 in Jackson, MS, and resided there for his entire life.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Barbara G. Emory, and his daughter, Paula Pafford.

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New COVID-19 cases reported at county schools
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On Mon, 11/09/2020 - 10:51 AM

According to a release from the Attala County School District, several new cases of COVID-19 were recorded at county schools over the weekend.

The release reads as follows:

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County schools all virtual through Nov. 20; holiday week follows
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On Sun, 11/08/2020 - 08:43 PM

The Attala County School District has now moved all four schools to virtual learning starting tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 9, and going through Friday, Nov. 20.

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Long Creek and McAdams will go virtual due to COVID-19
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On Sat, 11/07/2020 - 03:14 PM

According to a release issued by Superintendent Kyle Hammond Saturday afternoon, Long Creek Elementary and McAdams High schools will be moved entirely to virtual learning from Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 20.

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KPD seeks info on auto robbery

The Kosciusko Police Department is seeking information on an auto burglary that happened in downtown Kosciusko on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

The photo collage shows the two alleged suspects and the vehicle they were reportedly driving.

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