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Walking the Red Carpet: Potts, Richardson to reign over JA Charity Ball Saturday

2012-02-09T09:05:55-06:00

Gene Richardson and Judy Potts will reign as King and Queen of the Kosciusko Junior Auxiliary’s annual charity ball to be held Saturday night in the Attala County Coliseum.

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2012-02-09T08:24:53-06:00

Feb. 4, 1962
An “apparently professional” safe cracking job on the vault at Kosciusko High School relieved the school of about $1,000 Thursday night sometime after 11 p.m. It was discovered by J.E. Burns, building custodian, about 6:15 Friday morning when he was unlocking the office for janitors.

The Cornerstone: Historic Palmer Hall restored after tornado damage

2012-02-02T09:58:39-06:00

Historic Palmer Hall in the Hesterville Community, meeting place for Bethel Masonic Lodge and the Order of Eastern Star, stands as a testament to perseverance, hard labor, and generosity.

Cotton named Image Award Winner for ‘legacy’ in area

2012-01-19T11:47:16-06:00

Kicking off the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Kosciusko was the 14th Annual Image Award Banquet on Saturday night with Gloria Cotton, named winner of the “Living Legacy” honor.

Newell winner of $500 scholarship

2012-01-19T11:46:06-06:00

A book review and poster contest were held in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration involving students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 grade in Attala County Schools.

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2012-01-19T11:38:56-06:00

Twenty young Attalans, including two volunteers, reported in Kosciusko Monday morning to be forwarded to Jackson for their Armed Forces Physical Examinations, reported Mrs. Ruby Burns, local Selective Service System Clerk.

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2012-01-11T10:52:17-06:00

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2011-12-28T09:57:44-06:00

Dec. 28, 1961
A majority of the Kosciusko retail merchants who are members of the Chamber of Commerce have indicated their intention of beginning the usual Thursday afternoon closing on Jan. 12. A heavy majority of those polled by the Merchants Subcommittee indicated preference for the same date as was observed last year.

Kosciusko Christmas parade held during perfect weather after being postponed

2011-12-14T08:29:10-06:00

Cold temperatures and clear skies were the ingredients making the weather perfect for Kosciusko’s annual Christmas parade on Thursday night around the historic courthouse square.

Sounds of Christmas: Annual holiday program features locals’ talent at cultural center

2011-12-06T13:57:59-06:00

The Sounds of Christmas were heard at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center Sunday afternoon as the Attala Historical Society sponsored the annual program of Christmas music.