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Rocky’s House brings literacy-focused play

Children and their caregivers have a new place to read, talk, play and explore this summer following the opening of . . .

Nine Mississippi sites listed in National Register of Historic Places so far in 2026

Mississippi has 1,541 listings in the National Register. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History announced Monday that nine Mississippi . . .

Peggy's Ponderings

“The sharing of secrets is how little girls bond.” It’s really early on a Monday morning and I would be . . .

Mississippi to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Many of the events around the Magnolia State are ongoing, because a 250th birthday is difficult to celebrate in just . . .

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 . . .

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Southern Roots Marketplace celebrates grand opening
By THE STAR-HERALD STAFF
Thu,07/02/26-8:53PM , 452 Reads
Southern Roots Marketplace & Collective celebrated its grand opening Tuesday, June 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 100 W. Washington St. in downtown Kosciusko.
The ceremony was hosted by the Kosciusko Attala Partnership and included refreshments, door prizes, special promotions and vendor spotlights.
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Young performers bring ‘Seussical’ to life at Skipworth
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Thu,07/02/26-8:46PM , 216 Reads
The colorful characters of Dr. Seuss came to life Friday as 46 students concluded the Ann Harper Richardson Summer Performing Arts Camp with a production of “Seussical the Musical” at the Skipworth Performing Arts Center.
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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 , 1,073 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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UM Announces Spring 2026 Chancellor's Honor Roll
Thu,07/02/26-8:48PM , 139 Reads
The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.
Robert Pickle, of Kosciusko, MS, in the B.A. in Biological Science program, was named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
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Calendar of Events

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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Kosciusko, 39090, MS

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Current Temp

87°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 50%
Max Temp: 92°F
Min Temp: 74°F
Feels Like: 94°F
Dew Point: 74°F
Humidity: 100%
Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 3 mph
Sky Cover: 42%
Visibility: 8 mi
Dew Point: 74°F
Moon Rise: 11:38 PM
Moon Set: 11:06 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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