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Jackson County DA to Crump: Stop playing games

“The Crump team is asking the public to ask questions that the Crump team has the answers to,” Jackson County . . .

Two Kosciusko students named to state education advisory council

Two Kosciusko High School students have been selected for the Mississippi Department of Education’s 2026-27 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council . . .

Atala FFA members were excited to volunteer at the16th year anniversary of the Attala County Farmers Market. This wonderful learning opportunity allowed students to meet local growers, bakers, artists, musicians, chefs, and city officials. Along with helping customers with their purchases, Austin Payne, Angelica Dodds, Za"Rhiya Dixon, and Bentlee Ebelhar also managed the welcome booth. FFA will always lend its support to the farmers who are an economic anchor in our local community. This experience was made possible by Market Manager Mary Wiliams and the vendors.
Caption: From right to left: Austin Payne, Za'Rhiya Dixon, Angelica Dodds, and Bentlee Ebelhar

Helping Out

Restaurants lie at 8 p.m.

Restaurants lie to you at 8 p.m. on Saturday night. They tell the truth at 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning . . .

Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven

“This location was selected to support efficient national logistics and strengthen our ability to serve clients,” the company said earlier . . .

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Tax funds are paying the propaganda bills
By JOSEPH MCCAIN
Thu,10/01/26-6:16PM , 228 Reads
There is a useful test for a public service announcement: After watching it, does the public know what to do?
Get a vaccine. Apply for a benefit. Prepare for a storm. Those messages have a purpose beyond making an officeholder look good.
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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 , 354 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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Jontavious Roundtree gets outside for a big gain.
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Caden Wade getting big yardage behind CJ Sandifer’s blocking.

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Kosciusko tops Choctaw 58-27, improves to 5-0
By LAURENCE HILLIARD
Thu,10/01/26-6:52PM , 372 Reads
Michigan football teams from the first decade of the twentieth century were called Point A Minute because of prolific scoring, including 1902 when the Wolverines scored 644 points in an 11-0 season.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Thu,10/01/26-6:49PM , 369 Reads
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF ATTALA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF FREDERICK H. BRANCH
CAUSE NO. 04CH1-26-CV-000187-DC
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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Hidden in plain sight: Treasure hunting through Natchez

Pack your walking shoes, grab your smartphone, and download a geocaching or GPS app, because Mississippi’s oldest city has another adventure waiting beyond its famous homes and river views.