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Kosciusko downtown tour earns statewide preservation honor
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Kosciusko downtown tour earns statewide preservation honor
A project designed to make Kosciusko’s downtown history more accessible to residents, students and visitors has earned statewide recognition.
The Kosciusko Downtown Map and Audio-Video Tour received an Award of Excellence for Preservation Education from the Mississippi Heritage Trust during the organization’s America 250 Heritage Awards, held June 4 at Ole Towne Church in Brookhaven.
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SBA offers disaster relief to Mississippi businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by the severe winter storm
From press and staff reports
In response to an Presidential disaster declaration issued April 10, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Mississippi businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by the severe winter storm occurring Jan. 23 – 27.
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Attala 4-H youth build birdhouses during summer workshop
From press and staff reports
Attala County 4-H members recently had the chance to learn basic woodworking skills during a summer workshop led by Beau Varner, Extension Agent III.
The workshop was open to youth ages 8-13 and gave participants the opportunity to build their own birdhouses to take home. Varner started the week by teaching the 4-H members how to assemble the birdhouses safely and properly.
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Dolos Valdez King, Ocean Springs
Dolos "Val" King passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Val grew up on a farm with her beloved parents and four brothers. Over the years, many memorable family gatherings took place at the farm, with delicious home-cooked meals, walks in the woods, and storytelling and laughter on the front porch.
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Lexie Deane Guess RichardsonLexie G. Richardson, 87, died Monday, June 1, 2026. Formerly of Sallis, Richardson was born Dec. 12, 1938. She is survived by son, John Wayne Richardson; her daughter, Kathy Ortiz; grandson, Bryan Ortiz (Irasema); and grandog Sammy. She also is survived by siblings including Johnny (Trisha) Guess, Brenda (Jerry) Rosamond and Patricia Cisneros (Carl). She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Guess, and Doylis Fox Guess, husband John Richardson, daughter, Patsy G. Richardson, siblings, Frances Griffin, Sue Ballard, Ruby Cooley, Bud Guess, Jimmy Guess.
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Malcolm Ray Strahan
Malcolm "Ray" Strahan, 83, was born on June 19, 1942, in West, Mississippi, to Clark and Ethelyn Jenkins Strahan. He peacefully departed this life on June 6, 2026, to join his heavenly home.
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Attala County Democrats to host Beans and Greens banquet on June 20
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The Attala County Democratic Executive Committee will host its annual Beans and Greens Banquet Fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club.
This year’s banquet will feature a Juneteenth theme, including a menu planned to reflect the celebration. Scott Colom, district attorney for Mississippi’s 16th Judicial District and a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, will serve as the guest speaker.
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Kosciusko board OKs revised low bid for junior high restroom work
By Staff
Members of the Kosciusko Board of Education agreed to keep an eye on renovation work at the city junior high as bids offered extra drama.
Not only did board members find bids ran wide and high, they also raised the low bid, to accommodate a mistake made by the bidder; the offer stayed at the low end of the spectrum.
Best bid on renovation of bathrooms at the school came in from EVS Building and Design, of Jackson, at $124,000.
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Kid & Pet Parade to kick off America 250 event
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The Kosciusko Attala Partnership-Chamber of Commerce will kick off its America 250 Celebration with a Kid & Pet Parade on Saturday, June 27.
Lineup for the parade will begin at 1:30 p.m., with the parade stepping off at 2 p.m. Children, families and pet owners are invited to participate by dressing in red, white and blue and decorating wagons, strollers and other parade entries.
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Photo by Joseph McCain, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
By The Star Herald staff
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Serving as a broader faith- based mission behind these doors
By Anne Louise Phillips
Residents of Kosciusko and Attala County have likely passed Steve Deason's sign for God's Corner Gardener. God's Corner Gardener is a garden center and flower shop that serves the area as well as a broader faith-based mission. It provides a variety of event-related services such as flower arrangements, gifts, and tuxedo rentals.
Deason has served the community through God's Corner Gardener for 10 years.
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Photo by Joseph McCain, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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Photo by Joseph McCain, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Brother Rogers talks to the crowd.
By Staff- Star Herald
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Dolos Valdez King, Ocean Springs
Dolos "Val" King passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Val grew up on a farm with her beloved parents and four brothers. Over the years, many memorable family gatherings took place at the farm, with delicious home-cooked meals, walks in the woods, and storytelling and laughter on the front porch.
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2 weeks 4 days ago
Singing Sunday Evening, June 7th at 6:00 pm. Featuring One Way Quarter.
Church of God of Prophecy
915 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
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VBS 2026
VBS 2026. Theme: "Family Feud". Presented by Owens Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church-Rev. Julia Lott-Lindsey, Pastor
June 17 -19, 2026, 6pm Nightly
825 W. Jefferson St., Kosciusko.
Come join us for a faithful, fun-filled & learning event.
All are invited: Children and Adults
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Sheriff’s Arrest docket
5/25/2026 - 5/31/2026 Arrest
David Writesel Durant, MS
1)Possession of a controlled substance in a motor vehicle (Felony)
Charles Winters Sallis, MS
1)Domestic Violence 1st Offense
Christopher Horne Kosciusko, MS
1)Possession of a controlled substance (Felony)
2)Possession of Paraphernalia
3)Suspended License
4)Improper Equipment
5)No Insurance
6)Wanted by MDOC
Tiffany Fletcher Kosciusko, MS
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Horse event set
Tractor Supply Company will host a Horse Health and Feed event on June 5, 2026, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at its Kosciusko store, located at 180 Highway 12 W.
Visitors will learn about maintaining their horse's health through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities.
The event is part of Tractor Supply's continued commitment to community-based events that cater to the Out Here lifestyle of its customers.
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