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Local ‘cowboy poetry’ performer’s works to be part of Skipworth

Bobby Atwood is known for his recitation of “cowboy poetry,” a genre that grew from a tradition of cowboys telling stories.
“I got interested in cowboy poetry abut 30 years ago. I like to learn and memorize poetry, although I am not a poet myself,” Atwood said.

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Greg Cooper shows the St. Matthews Blessing Pantry.

Blessing boxes: churches offer anonymous aid

By Beverly Casteel, 1,727 Reads

St. Matthews Episcopal Church and Second Baptist Church have established a ministry that they hope will grow in the community.

St. Matthews has built a blessing pantry at the corner of St. Matthews Street and Knox Road. The pantry contains non-perishable foods and is intended to help those who need it.

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Sisters donate chairs to honor five teachers

By Beverly Casteel, 1,262 Reads

Sisters Ann Sloss Carter and Sally Sloss Wasson recently purchased chairs for the Skipworth Performing Arts Center in memory of their past teachers.

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Logan Cheek

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Logan Cheek takes the helm at KJHS

By Beverly Casteel, 4,445 Reads

New KJHS principal Logan Cheek is a product of the Kosciusko school system and grew up with an appreciation of education.

“My parents (Stephen and Sherry Cheek) pushed education and let me know that school is important. If not for their reinforcement, I would not be here today. We were in school no matter what,” Cheek said.

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Cindy Brunt Melby pursued music career after Big Red

By Beverly Casteel, 1,691 Reads

Cindy Brunt Melby, a KHS graduate and Big Red Band member under Mickey Grove, recently talked about her experience with the band and music in general.

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Kosciusko Teacher of the Year Angel Chennault learns from her students

By Beverly Casteel, 1,965 Reads

Kosciusko School District Teacher of the Year Angel Chennault never planned on being a teacher.

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Flashbacks 021821

By Beverly Casteel, 1,592 Reads

Feb. 5, 1996
The Attala County and Kosciusko school districts have raised educational levels. The county advanced to Level 3 while the city advanced to Level 4.
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Police are seeking the culprits who defaced the new Kosciusko High School building.

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Teachers Christy Cheek, Angela Parker, Bonita Fuller, and Spring Hawkins show their appreciation for Thomas.

KLE custodian Zak Thomas honored with chair in Skipworth Performing Arts Center

By Beverly Casteel, 8,205 Reads

(In the print version and an earlier website version of this story, Zak's first name was spelled incorrectly. We apologize for the error.)

Faculty and staff of Kosciusko Lower Elementary recently banded together to begin fundraising to purchase a chair in the Skipworth Performing Arts Center in honor of their custodian.

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Rone joins Attala Co. school board

By Beverly Casteel, 1,666 Reads

New Attala County School District board member Sheila Rone said she will bring her expertise as a retired teacher to the board.

She ran unopposed for the seat vacated by Rodger Clark, who did not seek reelection.

Rone actually became interested in the possibility of being on the school board before she retired.

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