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Mona Bridges McDaniel, 75, of Kosciusko, MS, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at her home. A private service . . .

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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 . . .

Obituary: Georgia A. Clark

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

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7on7 is quick summer play
By LAURENCE HILLIARD
Thu,07/02/26-8:59PM , 2,007 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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Wilkerson makes history as Attala County’s first full-time female deputy
By THE STAR-HERALD STAFF
Thu,07/02/26-8:47PM , 1,761 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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Takeaways from Ethel’s Seven‑on‑Seven
By ELIJAH KLEPCZYK
Thu,07/02/26-8:58PM , 1,392 Reads
The Ethel High School football team participated in its first seven-on-seven scrimmage of the year, facing off against Eupora and J.Z. George last week.
“I thought we competed hard,” Ethel head coach Junior Graham said about how he thought his team performed.
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Thu,07/02/26-9:03PM , 1,235 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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The Buford Sisters: A legacy of love and music

Four girls, born and bred in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, have been singing together their entire lives.

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Kosciusko, 39090, MS

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Current Temp

88°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 91°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Feels Like: 95°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 3 mph
Sky Cover: 60%
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 12:35 AM
Moon Set: 1:08 PM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 98. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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