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Robert St. John looks back on the life and impact of his father-in-law, “Captain Rick.” His childhood friends called him . . .

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Georgia A. Clark

Georgia A. Clark Georgia Clark, 81, passed away June 29, 2026, at the Attala County Nursing Center in Kosciusko. Funeral . . .

Site of Amazon's data center under construction in Canton on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

Gov. Reeves releases Mississippi artificial intelligence guide

Gov. Tate Reeves has released the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework, a document that outlines the state’s priorities with artificial intelligence . . .

Letter to the Editor: Thadeusz Kosciuszko

The recent article about our town’s heroic namesake Thadeusz Kosciuszko was certainly timely and enhanced by the photo of our . . .

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Controversy takes center stage at 2026 World Cup
By LAURENCE HILLIARD
Thu,07/09/26-12:20PM , 301 Reads
When there is a World Cup there is controversy. It’s in the World Cup DNA. The 2026 World Cup has had more than its share of controversies.
Germany, a four-time World Cup winner, lost a shoot-out against Paraguay after a late German goal that would have been the game winner was nullified by a debatable goalie interference call.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Thu,07/09/26-1:25PM , 348 Reads
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF ATTALA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAUSE NO. 04CH1:26cv00127DC
ALICE JEAN NEWMAN, DECEASED
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 30th day of
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University of Mississippi celebrates May 2026 Graduates
Thu,07/09/26-1:23PM , 245 Reads
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Calendar of Events
Thu,07/09/26-1:22PM , 292 Reads
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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Competitive Eating

By Lee Ann Flemming

People often ask me how I think of something to write about each week. Some weeks are easier than others. Often an event will happen that interests me and I want to further investigate.

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Today's Weather

Kosciusko, 39090, MS

Realtime Radar

Current Temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 90°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Feels Like: 92°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Sky Cover: 23%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 3:37 AM
Moon Set: 6:57 PM

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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