http://www.starherald.net en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:10:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_070105419.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_070105419.html A man accused of hurting a six-year-old child will not go to trial today. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:31:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_069163124.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_069163124.html Natchez Trace Festival art and t-shirts were unveiled at Jordan Gallery late Tuesday afternoon at Jordan Gallery. The official poster, sketched by Lisa Crosby, features the Attala County Courthouse during the festival. This year's theme is "Square Flair." Festival t-shirts were also on display. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:25:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_069093241.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_069093241.html After two days of testimony and roughly three hours of jury deliberation, William Austin Branch, 20, was sentenced to life in prison for murder during circuit court at the Attala County Courthouse on Friday morning. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:33:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_069095944.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_069095944.html With the forming of a Census Complete Count Committee and property training, the City of Kosciusko is ready to do its part to make sure the 10-question Census form is complete. The committee was formed several months ago with volunteers. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:59:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_068115927.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_068115927.html Robin Brooks, a biker on the Natchez Trace Parkway, got a special welcome at the visitors center Monday morning. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:54:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_068115708.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_068115708.html Following a recent renovation, a new look greets travelers as well as hosts and hostesses at the visitors center and museum located adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:41:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_067104248.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_067104248.html The second annual Breakfast Bowl Challenge in observance of National School Breakfast Week began this morning at Attala County Schools. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:34:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_067103211.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_067103211.html Nash Street Band, a regular performer at the annual Bluegrass/Country Gospel Concert, will be joined by two newcomers to the event scheduled for March 20 at the Attala County Coliseum. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:14:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_067102339.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_067102339.html Attala Fitness and Tanning held its grand re-opening Saturday to showcase its newly remodeled office and new workout equipment. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:10:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_063223423.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_063223423.html Cellular South Player of the Game Kierra Gilmore pumped in 31 points, including 14-for-20 from the line, to lead the Lady Bulldogs of McAdams High School to a 78-68 win over Myrtle in the MHSAA Class 1A Girls State championship Game on Thursday afternoon. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:53:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_064155416.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_064155416.html Qunion Norwood, 65, pleaded guilty late Thursday to the lesser charge of child fondling and was sentenced to eight years in prison and five years supervised probation. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:48:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_064105231.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_064105231.html In a very emotional courtroom, William Austin Branch, 20, was found guilty of murder and will spend his life in prison for the shooting death of Jacob Simmons. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:53:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_063195448.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_063195448.html The jury will resume deliberations in the murder trial of William Austin Branch at 9 a.m. Friday morning. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:41:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_060113653.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_060113653.html Sixteen State inmates housed at the Attala County Jail will be sent back to the Mississippi Department of Corrections if the budget isn't met in 11 days. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:33:00 +0000 http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_063133355.html http://www.starherald.net/local/local_story_063133355.html Attala County School District Superintendent Larry Stevens said he has no plans to non-renew all employees with the district and then, hire back those that are needed.