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Sitting here in the twinkling lights of my Christmas tree and pondering the past year, I am somewhat nostalgic and somewhat gloomy as I realize that the season is once again over for yet another year. Goodness, it went by so fast! It seems as if I just pulled out my decorations and now it’s time to put them back in their hiding places for another year.
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By Jeanette Jackson McDaniel
What a joy and blessing it is to write for The Star-Herald. I am always anxious to read what other writers have to share. We truly have a good, interesting newspaper. I love to read and to write.
I began writing in a journal in June 1992, when my husband passed away due to complications from myotonic muscular dystrophy. Through my writing, I shared my thoughts, my grief, and my dreams for the future.
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Book Bling
Patrons added plenty of sparkle to their favorite reads during the Attala County Library’s recent Book Bling program. Participants brought in their own books and decorated the covers with diamond art, turning well-loved stories into colorful, eye-catching creations. The laid-back, hands-on program gave everyone a chance to get creative, chat, and have fun while putting a personal touch on books they already love. The event was a fun way for the community to come together and enjoy a little art, creativity, and shine at the library.
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By Austin Bishop
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The Kosciusko Lions Club once again delivered holiday assistance to families across Attala County through its annual Christmas Basket Project, continuing a decades-long tradition of community service.
The project, made possible through generous community support, provided food and other essentials to local families in need, helping ensure that many households were able to enjoy a brighter holiday.
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Photo by Laurence Hilliard, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers Inc., © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
John Grant (center) and his officiating partners Bernard Daniels (left) and James Campbell.
By Laurence Hilliard
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Joseph Guess, LUTCF was recently inducted into the NAIFA-MISSISSIPPI HALL OF FAME. NAIFA, the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors advocates for the insurance buying public and promotes professionalism among its members through education, training and ethical business practice. The Loise Risher Hall of Fame award is presented to a member who has faithfully served NAIFA, their clients and their community. Congratulating Guess is Carl Boutwell, President of NAIFA-MISSISSIPPI.
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15 Mississippi Sites Placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2025
The 2025 Mississippi listings in the National Register of Historic Places include Provine Chapel at Mississippi College, the home of a lauded quiltmaker in Jefferson County and five historic districts across the state. In all, 15 properties were listed in the National Register this year.
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MSDH Releases Top Baby Names of 2025
Jackson, Miss- James and Amelia were the most popular names in the state for baby boys and girls born in 2025, respectively, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics.
The Office of Vital Records compiles a list of most popular baby names born to Mississippi residents every year. The counts and rankings are based on provisional birth certificate data.
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Garden follies
By Felder Rushing
This is the week where I usually do my annual Felder Fesses Up, in which I chronicle my previous year’s garden follies and foibles. But it wasn’t so bad after all.
Mostly, in my attempt to reduce garden chores to accommodate my aging old bones, I dug up scattered flower beds and planters, leaving just a handful I can easily manage and still get a good “color echo” vibe. I rogued out a bunch of nandina, pulled piles of Virginia creeper and Asiatic jasmine, and spread a lot of mulch.
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Dixie National Livestock Shows to Kick Off with Cutting Horse Show
STATE FAIRGROUNDS, Miss. – The 61st Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo will return to Jackson in the new year with an all-American emphasis in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson invites the public to attend the multiple livestock and equine shows scheduled to take place ahead of the Dixie National Rodeo, starting with the Southern Cutting Horse Futurity on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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Ring in the New Year with sober driving
JACKSON, MISS. – 2026 is almost here, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is announcing its New Year’s resolution: No driving under the influence.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CAPTAIN CRISS M. TURNIPSEED
December 29, 2025 CONTACT: cturnipseed@dps.ms.gov
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD 2025
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Jackson, Miss. – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2025 Christmas Holiday Travel Period on Friday, December 26th at midnight. The period began on Tuesday, December 23rd at 6 a.m.
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Ole Miss Program Aims to Educate Next Generation of the Space Economy
Global, online degree focuses on commercial realities shaping the future space economy
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law is launching a new master's degree program for fall 2026 that is open to everyone across the galaxy.
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Mississippi Public Service Commissioners Host Energy Workforce & Education Summit
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MPB changing programming
JACKSON, Miss. | December 23, 2025 -- Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) is introducing a new radio schedule beginning January 5, 2026 that expands its music programming, adds new locally produced shows, and creates a clearer, more consistent listening experience for audiences across the state.
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From the University of Mississippi Medical Center Office of Communications and Marketing
GLP-1 drugs among an array of tools to manage weight goals
JACKSON, Miss. – Drugs initially approved for diabetes are now an accepted part of fighting obesity and could soon become cheaper for eligible patients.
Still, experts stress the multifaceted meds are but one piece of a larger puzzle for managing one’s weight.
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Oh, come now. That’s only one out. Patrick Taylor has a whole batting order to face. He claims Trump is out with three strikes. (“Trump Has Not Met Expectations of His Supporters,” Northside Sun 12/12/26). OK, but we’re in only the second inning. I’m more than pleased with Trump’s performance after months and it’s a lot better than I thought it would be. There are inaccuracies coming out of Taylor’s hand and sloppy conflation of fact with fiction. Now Taylor is out of strikes and is beginning to throw only balls. My diagnosis: a debilitating case of TDS.
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