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Nothing can quench your spiritual thirst like a deep relationship with God
By Austin Bishop
1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
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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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Kosciusko downtown tour earns statewide preservation honor
From press and staff reports
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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Kosciusko downtown tour earns statewide preservation honor
From press and staff reports
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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Attala County Sheriff Dept. arrests 06-18-2026
6/5/2026-6/7/2026 Arrest
Wakita Mitchell Kosciusko, MS 1)Felony shooting into a motor vehicle 2)Shooting into occupied dwelling
Danelle Willis Kosciusko, MS1)DUI firstCosie Veasley Carthage, MS1)Public intoxication
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Attala County Sheriff Dept. arrests 06-18-2026
6/5/2026-6/7/2026 Arrest
Wakita Mitchell Kosciusko, MS 1)Felony shooting into a motor vehicle 2)Shooting into occupied dwelling
Danelle Willis Kosciusko, MS1)DUI firstCosie Veasley Carthage, MS1)Public intoxication
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Fire destroys home on Gilliland Street
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A home on Gilliland Street near the intersection of Smythe Street was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon, June 10.The Kosciusko Fire Department, EMS and Kosciusko Police Department were dispatched to the scene just after 5 p.m. June 10.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire is unknown and remains under investigation.
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Fire destroys home on Gilliland Street
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A home on Gilliland Street near the intersection of Smythe Street was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon, June 10.The Kosciusko Fire Department, EMS and Kosciusko Police Department were dispatched to the scene just after 5 p.m. June 10.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire is unknown and remains under investigation.
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NCNW to host annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday
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The NCNW, Kosciusko-Attala Section, will host its annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 20, at Bobcat Gymnasium.
The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the gym, located at 600 Tipton St. in Kosciusko. Vendors will be on site, and the celebration will include food, fun, fellowship and family activities.
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NCNW to host annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday
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The NCNW, Kosciusko-Attala Section, will host its annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 20, at Bobcat Gymnasium.
The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the gym, located at 600 Tipton St. in Kosciusko. Vendors will be on site, and the celebration will include food, fun, fellowship and family activities.
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Richardson Summer Performing Arts Camp set
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Registration is open for the Ann Harper Richardson Summer Performing Arts Camp, featuring this year's production of Seussical the Musical. Students entering grades 1–12 are invited to participate.
Camp will be held June 22–26, 2026, at the Skipworth Performing Arts Center in Kosciusko. The cost is $75 per student and includes participation in the week's activities and final performance.
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Proposal keeps conference title games, expands FBS playoff to 16 teams
By Laurence Hilliard
We know that the 2026 FBS football playoffs will again have 12 teams, but we do not know about 2027 and beyond. 12? 16? 24?
And what about conference championship games? Will an expanded playoff eliminate those games?
The past two seasons have shown that having a playoff bye can be detrimental.
A Proposal with a 16-team playoff that eliminates byes and maintains conference championship games.
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SBA offers disaster relief to Mississippi businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by the severe winter storm
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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