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Mississippi to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Many of the events around the Magnolia State are ongoing, because a 250th birthday is difficult to celebrate in just . . .

What’s more American than a Fourth of July cookout?

A small, and certainly unscientific, poll conducted of local celebrators shows that the majority prefer hamburgers over hot dogs, although . . .

Takeaways from Ethel’s Seven‑on‑Seven

The Ethel High School football team participated in its first seven-on-seven scrimmage of the year, facing off against Eupora and . . .

7on7 is quick summer play

7on7 is a fast-paced, non-contact version of the sport that places an emphasis on passing and defending the pass. It . . .

Peggy's Ponderings

“The sharing of secrets is how little girls bond.” It’s really early on a Monday morning and I would be . . .

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Wilkerson makes history as Attala County’s first full-time female deputy
By THE STAR-HERALD STAFF
Thu,07/02/26-8:47PM , 1,361 Reads
Attala County Sheriff Curtis Pope and staff welcomed a new deputy who is making history within the department.
Kaitlin Wilkerson recently began serving as what Sheriff Curtis Pope said is believed to be the first full-time female deputy in the history of the Attala County Sheriff’s Office.
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Don’t let excuses limit your potential for healing, spiritual growth
By AUSTIN BISHOP
Thu,07/02/26-9:01PM , 277 Reads
By Austin Bishop

5 A man was lying there who had been sick for thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw the man and knew that he had been sick for such a long time, Jesus asked him, “Do you want to be well?”
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Madison Edit brings Mississippi creatives together
By ANNE LOUISE PHILLIPS
Thu,07/02/26-9:00PM , 670 Reads
Entrepreneur Madison Taylor’s newest venture seeks to provide a space for creative endeavors.
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7on7 is quick summer play
By LAURENCE HILLIARD
Thu,07/02/26-8:59PM , 1,443 Reads
7on7 is a fast-paced, non-contact version of the sport that places an emphasis on passing and defending the pass. It provides coaches with an opportunity to observe players in a relatively stress-free environment.
Kosciusko and McAdams participated in 7on7 with nearby schools throughout June.
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Calendar of Events

Forestry program to examine planting decisions

The Attala Forestry Association and Mississippi State University Extension Service will present “Do I Plant or Not?” at 6 p.m. Monday, July 20.

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Today's Weather

Kosciusko, 39090, MS

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Current Temp

86°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain: 20%
Max Temp: 91°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 91°F
Dew Point: 73°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: WNW
Wind Gust: 3 mph
Sky Cover: 35%
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 73°F
Moon Rise: 12:05 AM
Moon Set: 12:06 PM

A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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