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Yockanookany River Festival set for Saturday in McCool

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President Trump welcomes Mississippi’s Reeves, other governors to Oval Office for Medicaid announcement
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,10/01/26-9:56AM , 260 Reads 2,363 Statewide
“All 50 states are participating in this opportunity to cut prescription drug costs at the state level in the Medicaid programs and that speaks to how big of a deal this is,” Governor Reeves said from the White House.
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University of Mississippi celebrates August 2026 Graduates
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Thu,10/01/26-6:39PM , 213 Reads
A total of 1,200 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in August 2026.
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Don’t be seduced by flattery and deception
By AUSTIN BISHOP
Thu,10/01/26-6:44PM , 170 Reads
For there is no truth in their mouth; 
their inmost self is destruction; 
their throat is an open grave; 
they flatter with their tongue.
— Psalm 5:9 (ESV)
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Cassidy Edwards makes the shot

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Kosciusko volleyball moves to 6-0 in region, closes in on top playoff seed
By LAURENCE HILLIARD
Thu,10/01/26-6:54PM , 318 Reads
Kosciusko volleyball improved to 6-0 in Region 4-4A with victories over Greenwood 3-1 and Yazoo City 3-0, virtually assuring that the Lady Whippets will be the top seed from Region 4-4A when the playoffs begin Saturday.
As the region’s top seed Kosciusko will be at home against the fourth-place team from 2-4A, Houston or Shannon.
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Mississippi Valley State quarterback Josh Brown (12) runs away from a Prairie View defender during the third quarter of Saturday’s contest. Brown had three rushing touchdowns and threw for one score.

Mississippi Valley State University completes memorable comeback for first conference win of season

The roar that could be heard on U.S. 82 West Saturday around 6 p.m. was coming from Rice-Totten Stadium.

It was the sound of victory.

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Kosciusko, 39090, MS

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Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 63°F
Feels Like: 78°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 87%
Sunrise: 6:54 AM
Sunset: 6:38 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: NNE
Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 82%
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: NA
Moon Set: 3:12 PM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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