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By Beverly Casteel, READ MORE > 7,158 Reads
Wed, 09/09/2020 - 11:44 AM

Kosciusko native forecasts and experiences the ravages of Hurricane Laura

Kosciusko native Ben Terry, a weatherman at KPLC in Lake Charles, Louisiana, recently lived through Category 4 Hurricane Laura, probably the toughest experience in both his professional and personal life.

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Thu, 08/20/2020 - 08:35 AM

Aug. 17, 1995

Kosciusko Police Chief Dirk Thayer said that his department began a major sweep to clean up drug trafficking in the city.

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The Board of Aldermen voted to make City Hall smoke-free beginning in October.

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Wed, 08/12/2020 - 08:22 PM

Aug. 10, 1995

Ballot counting machine failures kept anxious Attala County candidates waiting until 6 a.m. on Wednesday to get the results of Tuesday’s primaries.

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K & S on Highway 12 sustained smoke and heat damage after a fire erupted around a window air conditioning unit.

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Kosy teachers excited for start of school year

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Wed, 08/12/2020 - 08:19 PM

With teachers deep into preparations for the Aug. 17 school start, The Star Herald caught up with a few of them to ask how different the process has been as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Thu, 08/06/2020 - 08:55 AM

Aug. 3, 1995

Rita Watson Smith will face incumbent Kempe Hodges in the tax assessor/collector race.

The Central Mississippi Fair will kick off Wednesday and last through Saturday.

Retiring principal Jerry Redmond was presented a plaque honoring his 20 years of service at McAdams High School.

Agriculture remains a local way of life

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Thu, 08/06/2020 - 08:47 AM

On any Friday or Saturday at the Attala County Farmer’s Market, shoppers can find a variety of produce, meats, and canned or baked goods.

The vendors who gather at the pavilion in front of the Attala County Coliseum at the intersection of Highway 12 and Veterans Memorial encourage others to buy and eat from local farmers.

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:50 AM

July 27, 1995

Atapco, the largest employer in Attala County, will lose at least half of its 500 employees by the end of the year due to its sale to Ampad Corporation.

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Gerry Taylor and Betty Ferguson will face each other in the race for Chancery Court Clerk.

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Thu, 07/23/2020 - 04:36 PM

July 20, 1995

The Sheriff’s Department recently seized $110,000 worth of marijuana being grown in rural Attala County.

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Becky Mikell and Sara Reese are in the race for Attala County Circuit Clerk.

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The Kosciusko Police Department confiscated crack cocaine valued at $4600 from a city residence.

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Thu, 07/16/2020 - 09:44 AM

July 13, 1995

The Board of Supervisors has been asked to adopt an adult entertainment ordinance in case such an establishment is ever opened in Attala County.

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Lemmie Queen of Durant, 100 years old, teaches Bible study each week under a shade tree.

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Working on cars isn’t a drag for Jones

By Beverly Casteel, READ MORE > 1,332 Reads
Thu, 07/16/2020 - 09:37 AM

Chris Jones of Kosciusko has been building his own cars since he was 16.

Jones gives his father credit for the interest which has now brought the local man some positive attention.

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