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The Mississippi Attorney General says the state has now secured more than $400 million in opioid settlement funds.
After a decade of efforts by attorneys general across the nation, the $7.4 billion opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma was deemed legally effective earlier this month.
Of that total, Mississippi is anticipated to receive about $40.9 million. Combined with previous settlements, the state has now secured more than $400 million in opioid settlement funds, according to the office of Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R).
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Southern Miss won their sixth consecutive game to move into second place in the Sun Belt Conference baseball race. The Golden Eagles (37-14, 19-8) swept all three games against James Madison last weekend to move within one game of conference leader Coastal Carolina (20-7, 34-17). Beginning Thursday of this week, USM will host Georgia Southern (7-20, 15-37) while Coastal Carolina will travel to Louisiana-Lafayette (14-13, 32-20). This weekend's games will conclude regular season play. The Sun Belt Conference tournament will be held in Montgomery, AL Tuesday, May 19-24.
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Cancer-detecting breakthrough earns MSU’s Scott national ‘American Innovator’ recognition
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University chemist Colleen Scott has been selected for the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s 2026 American Innovator Award, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors given annually researchers whose federally funded work leads to real-world impact.
Past honorees include developers of mRNA vaccine technology, once-a-day HIV treatments and vision-restoring glasses.
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Meridian Community College Expands Workforce Training Through New Automotive Technology Program
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JACKSON, Miss. – May 11, 2026 - Responding to growing demand in Mississippi’s automotive sector, Meridian Community College is launching a new automotive technology program made possible through support from AccelerateMS.
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MSU to host 2026 Horticulture, Landscape Architecture summer camp
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State is hosting its 2026 Horticulture and Landscape Architecture summer camp June 7-10 on the Starkville campus, offering high school students hands-on experience in plant science and design.
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How Can I Protect My Home From Wildfires?
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Kosciusko will play at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Mooreville in the decisive game of 4A North State baseball.
Kosciusko forced Game 3 with a 17-4 win Saturday. The Whippets broke a 2-2 tie with seven runs in the second, added one in the third and had another seven-run rally in the fourth. The game ended under the 10-run mercy rule after Mooreville batted in the top of the fifth.
Mooreville won Friday’s first game 8-2.
Kosciusko is 3-0 while facing elimination. In the third round the Whippets rebounded from a 5-3 loss to North Pontotoc with 3-0 ad 11-6 wins.
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Southern Miss drives $1.3 billion economic impact
The University of Southern Mississippi generated an estimated $1.3 billion in total economic impact in fiscal year 2025, according to a newly released study, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to Mississippi’s economy.
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Mississippi Valley State’s football team has been banned from postseason play for the second consecutive year, according to the NCAA’s 2024-2025 Academic Progress Rate report released this week.
The program was assessed a Level 2 penalty, which includes in season and out of season restrictions.
APR, which was implemented in 2003, is a metric used by the NCAA to track the academic success and the eligibility of student-athletes over time. Teams must have an APR score of at least 930 to stay penalty free.
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Lou Forsythe
May 25, 1930 - May 1, 2026
Ellie Lou Ray Forsythe passed away peacefully at age 95 on May 1 in Kosciusko, MS.
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Earlene Johnson McBride
Earlene Johnson McBride, affectionately known as “Nanaw” to many of those who loved her, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Waiting to welcome her at Heaven’s gates was her beloved husband, Gary Leigh McBride, who preceded her in death. Together, they built a foundation of love and faith that will continue to guide their family for generations.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko.
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Deborah Hodge Tanksley
Deborah Tanksley, 69, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home in Union.
Funeral Services were Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 am at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Visitation was 9:00 am until 11:00 am prior to the service. Danny Stewart officiated the service.
Deborah is survived by her daughter April Petty, brothers Bobby Hodge and Charlie Hodge, grandchildren Dakota Page (Ansley), Destiny Petty, and Crystal Mabry (Quinton), and great-grandchildren Ava, Ashton, Bentley, and TK.
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Leroy Butler
Leroy Butler, 83, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Madison.
Funeral Services were Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Visitation was 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm prior to the service. Burial followed the service at North Union Cemetery. Butch Bingham officiated the services.
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Festival goers enjoy different vendors at the Ethel May Festival.
Ethel hosts May Day Festival with strong turnout
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The Town of Ethel welcomed residents and visitors to Main Street on Saturday, May 4, for its annual May Day Festival, drawing a solid crowd despite concerns over weather and competing local events.
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Library reports strong growth, community impact to leaders
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Officials with the Attala County Library shared continued growth in programming, attendance and community engagement during a recent presentation to the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen and at recent luncheon, highlighting a surge in usage that now exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
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FEMA, SBA assistance teams hosting events at Attala County Coliseum
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Residents affected by January’s severe ice storm have an opportunity to receive in-person assistance next week as federal and state recovery teams arrive in Attala County.
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