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USTA Mississippi tennis program set for Kosciusko youth
Tue,06/09/26-4:38PM , 1,013 Reads
USTA Mississippi tennis program set for Kosciusko youth

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USTA Mississippi will offer a Ready to Rally Beginner Tennis Program for boys and girls ages 6 to 12 beginning Tuesday, June 16.
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Summer practice on the mark for Whippets
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New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,06/08/26-2:38PM , 654 Reads 6,250 Statewide
Mississippi now ranks 16th nationally in education, according to the latest KIDS COUNT Data Book. Yet, the Magnolia State ranks 50th overall when factoring in economic well-being, health, and family and community.
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Margaret Walker opera at JSU
By JAY WIENER
Wed,06/10/26-2:54PM , 644 Reads 3,303 Statewide
I had a preliminary conversation with Robert Luckett, Director of the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University, en route to a booksigning, while preparing this piece.
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Margaret Walker opera at JSU

I had a preliminary conversation with Robert Luckett, Director of the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University, en route to a booksigning, while preparing this piece.

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Today's Weather

Kosciusko, 39090, MS

Realtime Radar

Current Temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 20%
Max Temp: 94°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Feels Like: 98°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 100%
Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: WSW
Wind Gust: 3 mph
Sky Cover: 51%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 3:14 AM
Moon Set: 5:44 PM

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 94, with temperatures falling to around 89 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 101. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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