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Obituary: Georgia A. Clark
Mon,07/06/26-12:55PM , 710 Reads
Georgia Ann Clark

Georgia Ann Clark, 81, passed away June 29, 2026, at the Attala County Nursing Center in Kosciusko.
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Families sue Attala County School District, allege unconstitutional strip searches of students
By BY STAR-HERALD STAFF
Thu,07/09/26-11:56AM , 41 Reads
The families of seven minor students at McAdams High School have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging the boys were subjected to unconstitutional strip searches by school personnel and a campus security officer in February, according to a complaint filed in U.S. District Court.
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Crisis not over for youth courts
Wed,07/08/26-4:46PM , 479 Reads 5,173 Statewide
A crisis in Mississippi’s youth court system has been avoided for now.

Intervention by two higher courts — one federal, one state — has allowed the youth court system to continue dealing with allegations of juvenile delinquency or child abuse and neglect.
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Airport battle based on race
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,07/08/26-3:58PM , 487 Reads 4,696 Statewide
The city-state battle over control of the airport board has gone on for 10 years and cost millions in legal fees. Last week’s trial is one step toward resolution, but it can be appealed yet again to the Fifth Circuit.
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Kosciusko set to host Diamond Youth 10U & 12U State Tournament

Kosciusko is set to become the center of youth baseball this weekend as the city hosts the Diamond Youth 10U and 12U State Tournament from July 10–14 at Hugh Ellard Park.

“I am always excited when we get to host the state tournament,” Parks and Recreation Director Todd Ables said about the upcoming tournament.

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87°F

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Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 93°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 97°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sunset: 8:09 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: SW
Wind Gust: 1 mph
Sky Cover: 38%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 1:08 AM
Moon Set: 3:23 PM

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