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Kristy Ingold is keeping her family’s push for justice in the death of her mother, Sherry Ingold, front and center through every available means, including this engagement photo with fiance Bryan Killbrew.

By Karen Fioretti, READ MORE > 1,945 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 12:42 PM

Roland Mitchell Dampeer appeared in federal court Tuesday afternoon for a hearing to determine his competence to stand trial in the murder of postal worker Sherry Ingold, who was shot in the head on Jan. 16 as she delivered mail along Highway 35 in Hesterville. Ingold later succumbed to her injuries at UMMC in Jackson.

According to her children, Sherry Ingold, second from left, put nothing ahead of her family, which included her husband, three children, eight grandchildren and a large group of friends.

‘She was our support system’

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On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 12:34 PM

Family struggles with the loss but says they are strengthened by the support of many

Ethel elects former mayor as alderman in runoff

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On Tue, 10/27/2020 - 09:19 PM

Although former Ethel mayor Ophelia Mitchell received 39 of 86 votes cast on Oct. 6 in her bid to fill the open seat on the Board of Alderman, it was not enough to meet the threshold for election. The remaining votes were spread among four other candidates.

ACSD and Trace Rangers make drug arrests

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On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 03:29 PM

On Oct. 21, the Attala County Sheriff’s Office and the Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers were conducting a safety checkpoint on the Natchez Trace. Two subjects approached the checkpoint and K9 Deputy Scott Chunn noticed a smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

Prescription take-back set for Saturday

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On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 11:52 AM

The Kosciusko Police Department is partnering with the local Walmart store and the DEA for a prescription drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 24.

Diner Jones gets instruction in how to use a fire extinguisher.

CTC and ACFD team up for Fire Prevention Month

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On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 10:19 AM

A program was held at the Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center to educate the students concerning the correct use of a fire extinguisher in honor of National Fire Prevention Month.

The program was presented by Captain Morgan Smith and Firefighter Jay Funchess of the Attala County Fire Department.

Flashbacks 102220

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On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 10:14 AM

Oct. 19, 1995

Ben Tarpley and Jeff Rudisill were befriended by Kevin Gibson during their hike of the Natchez Trace. Here, they accept a breakfast of sausage biscuits and homemade blueberry jam from Gibson.

Natchez Trace walkers are befriended by local man

By Karen Fioretti, READ MORE > 869 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 10:11 AM

Driving along the Natchez Trace several times over the course of a week or so, Kosciusko resident Kevin Gibson grew curious about two men he repeatedly witnessed walking along with a cart carrying their possessions. Eventually, he took the time to stop and inquire about their story.

Nov. 3 election ballot and poll worker info

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On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 01:15 PM

Attala County poll worker training for the Nov. 3 general election will be held at the Attala County Courthouse for the following precincts:

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 — South Central and Williamsville at 10 a.m.; North East, McCool, Liberty Chapel and Berea at 1 p.m.

MDOT reminds residents of free resources during Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week

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On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 10:16 AM

JACKSON, MISS. — Gov. Tate Reeves declared October 19-23, 2020, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi.

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