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From Star-Herald Staff reports She came to the business when the creation of a newspaper was an arduous task that involved hot metal, long hours and dozens of employees. She brought to the job a... Read More.

Three Attala County athletes won state championships at MHSAA State Track and Field Championships in Pearl. Kosciusko Whippet track star Devonte Ellis took home the gold medal in the Boys 100 Meter Dash (4A), Percy... Read More.

At 12:57 pm Kosciusko Police and Animal Control were called to Fred's Dollar Store. The caller said there was a large snake at the front door. At 3:29 pm Attala Deputies and Attala Fire responded... Read More.

At 12:30 pm Kosciusko Police, MedStat EMS and City Fire were dispatched to highway 12 west at the highway 35 north intersection for a report of a two vehicle MVA. The caller said a... Read More.

At 7:40 am Attala Deputies were called to highway 12 west in McAdams for multiple reports of a fight in progress. The caller said it started in the street near Attala Road 4167. Law... Read More.

The Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) hosted its 12th Annual Leadership Awards Luncheon during the 37th Annual Conference at the Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel. NAFOA presented its first Leadership Awards in 2008 and... Read More.

Update 5:50 pm: The victims name has been released in the fatal wreck this evening in Ethel. Attala County Coroner Sam Bell said that 40 year old Karion Ward Jr. from McCool was pronounced dead while... Read More.

At 7:00 am Attala Deputies, McCool Volunteers, MedStat EMS, The Mississippi Highway Patrol along with Attala Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a one vehicle MVA. The caller said it was located... Read More.

At 11:38 am Kosciusko Police were called to Veteran's Memorial Drive near Knox Road for a report of a minor auto accident. No injuries were reported. At 2;23 pm Kosciusko Police were called to the... Read More.

The Kosciusko Attala Historical Society will hold its annual meeting Thursday, May 9 at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center beginning at 6:00 pm. The speaker for the meeting will be Annis Dickerson. She will... Read More.