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Mississippi moves up to 48th in national health rankings

“I told y’all before, I’ve never been so proud of being 49th,” State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney told the . . .

Calendar of Events & The Church Bulletin 05-14-2026

MCADAMS BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCES MAY GUEST SPEAKERS McAdams Baptist Church will host a series of guest speakers throughout May. Scheduled . . .

Janice L. Brantley

Janice Louise Brantley, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Fairfield, Ohio, on May 10, 2026. She was . . .

Demolition equipment busily demolishes the former Attala County Jail on Adams Street as county officials move forward with plans to tear down the aging structure, which has stood in Kosciusko since 1957. The Attala County Board of Supervisors in January had accepted a $22,500 bid from Cain Construction to demolish the long-condemned facility after years of structural problems, plumbing failures and repeated state citations. The jail, which was expanded in 2003 under then-Sheriff William Lee, officially closed in 2016 after the Mississippi Department of Corrections cited overcrowding, outdated locking systems, poor ventilation and unsafe conditions. Sheriff Curtis Pope said most salvageable materials had already been removed from the building, while black mold and decades-old plumbing issues remained throughout portions of the facility.

Supervisors accept low bids, discuss veterans services

From staff reports Projected prices proved providential as Attala County supervisors Monday, May 4 morning accepted lower than expected bids . . .

IHL earns good Moody’s rating

Financial strength and stability are critical components in how a public enterprise is perceived in the broader market. That perception . . .

Demolition equipment busily demolishes the former Attala County Jail on Adams Street as county officials move forward with plans to tear down the aging structure, which has stood in Kosciusko since 1957. The Attala County Board of Supervisors in January had accepted a $22,500 bid from Cain Construction to demolish the long-condemned facility after years of structural problems, plumbing failures and repeated state citations. The jail, which was expanded in 2003 under then-Sheriff William Lee, officially closed in 2016 after the Mississippi Department of Corrections cited overcrowding, outdated locking systems, poor ventilation and unsafe conditions. Sheriff Curtis Pope said most salvageable materials had already been removed from the building, while black mold and decades-old plumbing issues remained throughout portions of the facility.

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Janice L. Brantley
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Janice Louise Brantley, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Fairfield, Ohio, on May 10, 2026. She was born on September 10, 1941, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to Durward and Mamie (Nowell) Brunt. Janice is survived by her husband, James "Jim" Brantley; 5 children; and 15 grandchildren.
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Winter Storm Fern debris removal set to begin
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Winter Storm Fern debris removal set to begin

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Not One Expected Route: The Story of Deamy Alvarado
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Coleus foliage can be as exciting as flowers
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Coleus foliage can be
as exciting as flowers

By Eddie Smith
MSU Extension Service

Coleus is one of my favorite plants to use for color in the landscape.
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Winter Storm Fern debris removal set to begin

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Kosciusko, 39090, MS

Current Temp

70°F

Mostly Cloudy

Chance of Rain: 5%
Max Temp: 88°F
Min Temp: 67°F
Feels Like: 73°F
Dew Point: 69°F
Humidity: 76%
Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: SSE
Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 86%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 69°F
Moon Rise: 7:15 AM
Moon Set: 10:35 PM

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

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