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Jules Black eyes a high pitch
Lady Whippets dominate, clinch Region 4-4A title
By Laurence Hilliard
It was a stress-free week for Kosciusko softball with three easy wins including a forfeit. The Lady Whippets defeated Gentry 15-3 and Greenwood 17-0 before receiving a forfeit from Greenwood.
Kosciusko completed its Region 4-4A schedule as region champion with an 8-0 record.
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Ethel May Day Festival set for May 2; vendors sought
The town of Ethel will host its annual May Day Festival on Saturday, May 2, with a full day of activities planned along Main Street.
The festival will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is expected to feature local vendors, food, entertainment and family-friendly attractions.
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KACTC staff of the month named
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Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center is proud to recognize Mrs. Tessa Horn as our April Staff Spotlight. As the Educator Prep instructor, Mrs. Horn plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of educators, inspiring students to pursue careers in teaching with passion and purpose.
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Finer Womanhood High Tea held at the Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club
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Zeta Phi Beta State Leadership Conference held in Biloxi
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. held its annual Mississippi State Leadership Conference recently at the IP Conference Center in Biloxi.
Attending the conference from Rho Nu Zeta Chapter were Charlotte F. Miller (chapter president), Ilona Saffold, Stephanie Jackson, Malinda Winters, Anita Greer, Luandra Banks, De Lynn Bell, Yolanda Talley, Zykeria Lewis, Letisa Wade, Mechella Griffin, Ashley Nolden, and Talisa Sandifer Tucker.
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Kosciusko Baseball regains form at crucial time
By Laurence Hilliard
Kosciusko baseball followed up a bad game against East Webster with two good wins against West Lauderdale.
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Kosciusko Tennis claims multiple region titles, sends strong group to state
By Laurence Hilliard
Both singles and one doubles team for Kosciusko won Region 4-4A individual tennis championships.
Hayes Tyler remained unbeaten for the season in boys singles with a 6-3, 4-6, 10-5 victory over Tyson Alford of Houston.
Klara Tran won girls singles with wins over players from Leake Central 6-0, 6-0 and Houston 6-1, 6-1.
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MSU’s Stennis Institute celebrates 50th anniversary, legacy of service
STARKVILLE, Miss.––Mississippi State University’s John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development celebrates its 50th anniversary April 16, 4:30-7:30 p.m. with a special event at The Mill honoring five decades of service to Mississippi and beyond.
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MSU physicist recreates neutron star reaction, reveals how explosive stars forge elements
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State physicist has achieved a significant scientific advancement, producing a direct laboratory measurement of a key nuclear reaction believed to occur during explosive bursts on neutron stars. These bursts forge heavier elements—the building blocks of planets and life on Earth.
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Iris blooms in March
show spring’s arrival
By Eddie Smith
MSU Extension Service
One of the first signs that spring has truly arrived in my garden comes at the end of March when irises begin to bloom.
Their elegant flowers rise above sword-like foliage, bringing color and renewal to the landscape. Each bloom feels like a celebration of spring returning to the South. Irises have long been favorites in Southern gardens, and several different types thrive particularly well in our warm, often wet conditions.
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Ornate plants
By Felder Rushing
From overarching arbors and ornate pillars to flowering vine teepees, vertical structures are hallmarks of good garden design. They lift eyes and spirits, provide protection from the sun, and support vines for seasonal color.
Many homes have arbors over patios or out in the yard, complete with swings and even chandeliers. But a lot of new gardeners are opting for a simpler approach by building or buying a cut small one, then expect too much from it.
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Turkeys
by James L. Cummins
Turkeys belong to the genus Meleagris and, surprisingly, only two species exist in the world today. Despite their cultural significance and widespread recognition, these large ground-dwelling birds have a relatively limited taxonomic diversity compared to many other bird families.
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His Last Days: The Passion Play” returns for 41st year in Kosciusko
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A cherished Easter tradition will return to downtown Kosciusko this spring as Redbud Springs Cornerstone Church presents the 41st annual performance of “His Last Days: The Passion Play.”
The outdoor production is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, through Saturday, April 4, on the lawn of the church at the corner of Washington and Natchez streets. Each performance will begin at 8 p.m. and run approximately one hour.
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Kosciusko-Attala Career Technical Center encourages students to explore course options for upcoming school year
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As course selection season begins, the Kosciusko-Attala Career Technical Center (KATC) is inviting students to take a closer look at the wide range of hands-on programs available for the upcoming school year.
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Kosciusko tennis match
The Kosciusko-Houston tennis match with first place in Region 4-4A on the line was as close as a match could be, with four of the seven marches going to a 10-point tiebreaker after split sets. Unfortunately for the Whippets Houston won three of the four tiebreakers and the march 4-3.
Kosciusko’s one tiebreaker win was by Hayes Tyler at boys singles. He lost a set for the first time this season, but remained unbeaten with a 5-7, 6-4, 10-5 victory over Tyson Alford.
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