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Crisis not over for youth courts
Wed,07/08/26-4:46PM , 2,482 Reads 12,942 Statewide
A crisis in Mississippi’s youth court system has been avoided for now.

Intervention by two higher courts — one federal, one state — has allowed the youth court system to continue dealing with allegations of juvenile delinquency or child abuse and neglect.
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Kosciusko set to host Diamond Youth 10U & 12U State Tournament
By ELIJAH KLEPCZYK
Thu,07/09/26-12:02PM , 1,179 Reads
Kosciusko is set to become the center of youth baseball this weekend as the city hosts the Diamond Youth 10U and 12U State Tournament from July 10–14 at Hugh Ellard Park.
“I am always excited when we get to host the state tournament,” Parks and Recreation Director Todd Ables said about the upcoming tournament.
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Lady Tigers drop two scrimmage matches but flash promise ahead of season
By ELIJAH KLEPCZYK
Thu,07/09/26-12:09PM , 1,020 Reads
The Ethel varsity volleyball team traveled to Choctaw County High School last week to participate in a scrimmage against Choctaw County and Winston Academy.
The Tigers lost both games 2-0, but head coach Jennifer Black saw some aspects in both games that could bode well for Ethel in the season to come.
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Airport battle based on race
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,07/08/26-3:58PM , 877 Reads 8,939 Statewide
The city-state battle over control of the airport board has gone on for 10 years and cost millions in legal fees. Last week’s trial is one step toward resolution, but it can be appealed yet again to the Fifth Circuit.
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Today's Weather

Kosciusko, 39090, MS

Realtime Radar

Current Temp

87°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 90°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Feels Like: 94°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 90%
Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: WNW
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Sky Cover: 62%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 3:37 AM
Moon Set: 6:57 PM

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 98. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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