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Terrence Griffin Jr., a May 2026 graduate of Kosciusko High School, recently completed basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Griffin graduated from the program Aug. 21, marking an important milestone as he begins his military career. His family and friends said they are extremely proud of his dedication, perseverance and commitment to serving his country.

18-year-old charged in double murder investigation

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two Attala county residents who were found inside . . .

Friedeman: Parents – time to start raising “different” children

Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman: Children are a precious gift. Parenting in an era where the world . . .

Don’t look now here comes Jackson

My wife and I moved to Jackson 30 years ago. We arrived having moved 20 times in more than 28 . . .

Hearing in Desoto County shows support for race neutral redistricting

Majority of respondents at the Northwest Mississippi Community College hearing support lawmakers redistricting legislative and congressional districts in wake of . . .

Christine Wonsley, mother of Nolan Xavier Wells, center, is comforted by her husband, Elmore Wonsley, from left, attorney Ben Crump and the Rev. Al Sharpton during Wells' funeral at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs on Monday, July 20, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Trial dates set for those accused of making threats in investigation of Nolan Wells’ death
By MINA CORPUZ - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,09/03/26-8:08PM , 313 Reads 3,043 Statewide
Two people from out of state accused of threatening to kill or hurt witnesses in the Nolan Wells death investigation appeared in federal court in Mississippi this week.
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Civil rights icon Hezekiah Watkins shares with visitors what it was like to be the youngest Freedom Rider at 13 years old in 1961, at the Two Mississippi Museums, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Hezekiah Watkins gets birthday wishes at Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
By SIMEON GATES - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,09/03/26-8:02PM , 283 Reads 3,414 Statewide
At age 79, civil rights veteran Hezekiah Watkins would do it all over again.
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Kosciusko products bolster Northeast defense entering 2026 season
By FROM PRESS AND STAFF REPORTS
Thu,09/03/26-8:01PM , 286 Reads
Two former Kosciusko standouts are expected to contribute to a Northeast Mississippi Community College defense that could become one of the Tigers’ strengths this season.
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Winona Christian puts perfect record on line against North Delta
Thu,09/03/26-8:00PM , 677 Reads
Winona Christian will attempt to continue its unbeaten start Friday night when the Stars travel to Batesville to face North Delta.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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Christine Wonsley, mother of Nolan Xavier Wells, center, is comforted by her husband, Elmore Wonsley, from left, attorney Ben Crump and the Rev. Al Sharpton during Wells' funeral at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs on Monday, July 20, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

Trial dates set for those accused of making threats in investigation of Nolan Wells’ death

Two people from out of state accused of threatening to kill or hurt witnesses in the Nolan Wells death investigation appeared in federal court in Mississippi this week.