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Kosciusko School District unveils COVID-19 guidelines at special meeting
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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 02:30 PM
The Kosciusko school board approved updates to the schools' reopening plan which unveiled COVID-19 policies and procedures for the upcoming school term.
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KSD approves staffing items, fields comments
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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 04:00 PM
During the school board July meeting, the Kosciusko school board discussed budgeting, approved hiring and resignations, and heard public comments.

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Nontraditional students (back, left to right) Jailynn Riley, Jaterika Merritt, Tayler Stewart, (front, left to right) Kabrea Riley, Karmen Cockrell, and Shawnessey Martin. Landon Gibson / The Star-Herald

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Nontraditional students at Career-Tech Center fueled by goals, passions
By Landon Gibson, 505 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 01:15 PM
The Kosciusko-Attala Career Technical Center offers programs for “nontraditional students” —students who have interest in working outside of fields primarily dominated by their gender.
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Shoppers can get everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to baked goods and honey at the Farmers Market every Friday and Saturday morning. The market is held at the intersection of Hwy. 12 and Veterans Memorial.

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Attala County Farmers Market celebrates 10th anniversary
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Wed, 07/21/2021 - 03:00 PM
The Attala County Farmers Market is set to host its 10th anniversary extravaganza from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 31 at the Attala County Coliseum.
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KSD sets athletic facility plan
By Landon Gibson, 669 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:00 PM
The Kosciusko School District developed plans of action to improve and upgrade athletic facilities across the district.
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Park equipment installed at Northside Park was destroyed by fire on the afternoon of July 4. Landon Gibson / The Star-Herald

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New playground equipment burned
By Landon Gibson, 703 Reads
Thu, 07/15/2021 - 12:30 PM
Around 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, newly installed playground equipment at Northside Park was burned. The new equipment installation cost roughly $70,000, but the price of the damaged equipment lost in the fire is still to be determined.
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Many locals gathered last weekend for a reception honoring outgoing Sallis mayor Jack Ables for his 49 years of service to the community. Landon Gibson / The Star-Herald

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Jack Ables celebrates a lifetime of service in Sallis
By Landon Gibson, 536 Reads
Thu, 07/15/2021 - 12:00 PM
After nearly 50 years of service to the town of Sallis, longtime mayor Jack Ables is retiring.
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Attala County Fire Chief Roy Williams retired after 32 years of service. Landon Gibson / The Star-Herald

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County Fire Chief Williams recalls 32 years at helm
By Landon Gibson, 585 Reads
Thu, 07/15/2021 - 11:05 AM
After serving Attala County as fire chief for the past 32 years, former Chief Roy Williams felt that it was time to step away.
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ACSD updates school dropout prevention plans
By Landon Gibson, 736 Reads
Thu, 07/08/2021 - 08:00 AM
The Attala County School Board approved updates to the district dropout prevention plan.
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Attala County School District prepares for a return to traditional learning
By Landon Gibson, 891 Reads
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 03:30 PM
During its July meeting, the Attala County School Board approved reopening guidelines for traditional, face-to-face learning this upcoming school year. Following guidelines from the Mississippi Department of Health and the CDC, in-person classes will begin Aug. 6.
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