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June 26, 2009

By Leslie N. Dees The Star Herald Fri Jun 26, 2009, 11:37 AM CDT

The Chill will fill the air on Friday night as the main musical attraction of June Jam on the Square in Downtown Kosciusko on Friday night. They are very excited about performing here,” Kosciusko-Attala Development Corporation Vice President Tonya Threet said.

Band members describe their style as classic rock and roll, motown, and variety dance music.

The Chill sound is an exciting blend of horns, guitars, percussion and vocal harmony, with a unique combination of fun personalities ready to create a party.

It’s a fun, family friendly event, Threet said.

She encourages people to bring their lawn chairs. There will also be a covered outdoor eating area between Claude Julian’s and Rib Alley.

Day events

Shopper can venture the Square looking for bargains at participating merchants at the annual Sidewalk Sale starting at 8 a.m.

Barbecue will be plentiful on the Square as part of Central Mississippi’s 4th Annual BBQ Battle. Vendors include: Big "S" BBQ, Big B's BBQ, JT's BBQ, Sweet Southern Smoke and Sydney's BBQ, all from Kosciusko; Cook's BBQ from Newton, and Rosser's BBQ from McCalla, Ala. Refreshment vendors are Sno-Balls from Philadelphia, and Brooster's Ice Cream from Brandon.

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