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    Southern Roots Marketplace & Collective celebrated its grand opening Tuesday, June 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 100 W. Washington St. in downtown Kosciusko.
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    Attala County Sheriff Curtis Pope and staff welcomed a new deputy who is making history within the department.
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    The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.
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