Star Herald
Serving the residents of Attala County, Mississippi, this weekly publication has provided community news, sports coverage, and local announcements to the Kosciusko area for over a century. It functions as a vital record of regional history and civic affairs, maintaining its long-standing role as the primary source of information for the local population.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MISSISSIPPI
Historically anchored by rural weeklies, the Magnolia State print market is now characterized by significant corporate chain consolidation among its major metropolitan dailies. The Gannett-owned Clarion Ledger in Jackson operates as the primary statewide daily, while the McClatchy-owned Sun Herald provides comprehensive coverage along the Gulf Coast. In the northeast, the Daily Journal in Tupelo operates under unique ownership by a local community foundation, and the Commercial Dispatch in Columbus is firmly family-owned. Serving readers since 1938, the Jackson Advocate continues as a historically significant African-American weekly publication with statewide reach. Paperboy indexes 76 Mississippi newspapers — browse the full directory below.
MORE FROM MISSISSIPPI →Star Herald Obituaries
Find recent obituaries and death notices published by Star Herald, serving Kosciusko, Mississippi. View the latest obituary listings and funeral notices on the paper’s website.
VIEW OBITUARIES ↗Star Herald — Today’s Headlines
- New Liberty Full Gospel Fellowship celebrates 17 years
- Ole Miss Rebels fall to Longhorns in Austin
- Whippets aim for another deep playoff run after 4A semifinal appearance
- Senior-led Lady Whippets look to challenge Louisville for region title
- MSU Bulldogs having Déjà vu heading into Texas game
- Attala County unemployment rate falls to 3.2% in August
- MSU Bulldogs struggle to capitalize in loss to Oklahoma
- Ethel boys basketball looking to keep improving this season
