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Kosciusko- Attala Career Tech Center Star Students

The Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center has announced star students for the second nine week grading period.

KLE announces Outstanding and Top Dog students for second nine weeks

KLE announces Outstanding and Top Dog students for second nine weeks:

Junior Auxiliary announces 2021 courts

Junior Auxiliary announces 2021 courts

Junior Auxiliary announces 2021 courts

Prairie Farms — listed on this map by its former name, Luvel Dairy Products — is located about half a mile from the sewage lagoon and contributes more than half of the wastewater that winds up there. The lagoon in question is shown as the two green rectangular areas in the upper right of this aerial view. A permanent solution to the occasional strong odors emanating from the lagoon for extended periods of time since spring 2018 has eluded officials thus far.

City working with Prairie Farms to stem the stench

Mayor Jimmy Cockroft told the Board of Aldermen Monday night that Prairie Farms on Veterans Memorial Drive is currently trucking its waste offsite in response to the city’s continued request that t

Meet the candidates: In their own words

The Star-Herald asked each of the mayoral and aldermen candidates for election in Kosciusko to discuss three specific things: their background, why they decided to run for office at this time, and

Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces January Transfer to the State
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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 04:32 PM
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‘Worst one ever’: Mississippi’s historic winter storm is forecast to end on Thursday
By ADAM GANUCHEAU - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 778 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 02:01 PM
Power linemen and water department employees working through cold nights to restore public services to thousands of Mississippians. Road engineers getting six hours of sleep all week working to keep major interstates and highways open. Police working overtime to respond to thousands of weather-related traffic accidents.
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State Auditor Office Releases Study of State Retirement System
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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:35 PM
Below is a press release from the Office of the Mississippi State Auditor:

The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) operates well in some areas when compared to pensions in other states but could be improved in other areas according to a report released today by State Auditor Shad White.
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Mississippi Braves Announce 2021 Schedule
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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:32 PM
Below is a press release from The Mississippi Braves:

The Mississippi Braves, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, are pleased to announce the 120-game schedule for the 2021 season and return to baseball.
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Nonprofits help uninsured Mississippians patch together health care services
By Debbie Skipper - Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, READ MORE > 759 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 09:56 AM
Sitting in his home in New Orleans, Andrea Lane watched in alarm as his toes began turning a dark color.

Fearful, he headed to the hospital. “My toes just busted open and started filling with pus,” Lane said.

Doctors amputated eight of his toes.
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Nonprofits help uninsured Mississippians patch together health care services
By Debbie Skipper - Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, READ MORE > 411 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 09:52 AM
Sitting in his home in New Orleans, Andrea Lane watched in alarm as his toes began turning a dark color.

Fearful, he headed to the hospital. “My toes just busted open and started filling with pus,” Lane said.

Doctors amputated eight of his toes.
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Avoid traveling the Parkway from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN
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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 08:35 PM
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Wicker Introduces Legislation to Fund Veteran Housing Projects
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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 05:06 PM
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State Fire Marshal: Fire risk increases with freezing weather
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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 05:01 PM
Below is a press release from The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office:

The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is investigating several heating-related fire deaths. At least one involved a chimney that caught fire. Others have involved space heaters.
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Hosemann pushes to overhaul Mississippi business incentives, avoid boondoggles of the past
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 598 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 04:57 PM
Lawmakers are trying to revamp incentives to businesses that expand or relocate to Mississippi, to simplify the process, provide more transparency and prevent boondoggles that in the past have left taxpayers holding the bag.
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Marshall Ramsey: Groundhog Day
By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 454 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 04:55 PM
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Top Republican files bill calling for vote on raising gas tax for designated roads projects
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 596 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 04:53 PM
A sweeping transportation bill filed by one of the most powerful Republican leaders in the Legislature would allow voters to decide whether to temporarily increase Mississippi’s tax on motor fuels to pay for specific improvement projects on highways.
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Mississippi Post Offices Resume Normal Operations
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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 10:07 AM
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SALTER: Will thorny medical marijuana issue endanger Mississippi’s voter initiative process?
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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 09:31 AM
Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:

In the 2020 election cycle, Mississippi voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of authorizing a medical marijuana voter initiative as outlined in Initiative 65 over the express objections of the majority of legislative leaders.
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MDOT Enforcement provides support in unprecedented winter weather
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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 09:24 AM
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‘An unfair tax on women’: Bill targets Mississippi’s highest-in-nation tax on menstrual hygiene products
By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 676 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 09:21 AM
A bill pending in the Senate would eliminate Mississippi’s sales tax on menstrual hygiene products, contraceptive products, baby formula and diapers — taxes that advocates say disproportionately affect the state’s low-income wo
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Rep. Bennie Thompson, NAACP sue Donald Trump and Rudy Guiliani over Jan. 6 riot
By ADAM GANUCHEAU - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 492 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 09:11 AM
The NAACP on Tuesday morning filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson against former President Donald J. Trump and his lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani for their roles in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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President Biden Held a Call with Governors of States Impacted by Severe Winter Weather
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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 09:05 AM
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 17, 2021
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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 09:00 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Print edition of The Star-Herald delayed; free online access to eEdition
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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 12:21 AM
As we all continue to deal with the impact of the unprecedented winter weather, The Star-Herald print edition will not make it to stores and subscriber homes on time this week.
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MDE: State Board Opens Public Comment on ACT WorkKeys, Career Preparation Indicator

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

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