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The parable of the needle

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Kosciusko set to host Diamond Youth 10U & 12U State Tournament

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Crisis not over for youth courts

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Magnolia Mornings: July 10, 2026

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Letter to the Editor: Thadeusz Kosciuszko
By STANLEY HARTNESS
Thu,07/09/26-12:44PM , 294 Reads
The recent article about our town’s heroic namesake Thadeusz Kosciuszko was certainly timely and enhanced by the photo of our handsome statue. In researching the Polish patriot, I came across the following poignant account: Following Kosciuszko’s death, the undertaker was undressing his body and a white handkerchief fell from his chest area.
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Wicked’s Chenoweth, Grammy winner Hathaway slated for MSU Riley Center 2026 Fall Performing Arts Series
Fri,07/10/26-12:20PM , 259 Reads 533 Statewide
Wicked’s Chenoweth, Grammy winner Hathaway slated for MSU Riley Center 2026 Fall Performing Arts Series

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The Dollye M. E. Robinson Building on the campus of Jackson State University, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Jackson State’s new president will receive leadership training for a role previously marked by turmoil
By CANDICE WILDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,07/10/26-12:00AM , 181 Reads 3,711 Statewide
Alumna Denise Jones Gregory began the role on a permanent basis May 1. The university has had four presidents in six years, and some left under mysterious circumstances.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Thu,07/09/26-1:25PM , 310 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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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.