Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center

06/09/2026

06/03/2026

The Attala Historical Society officially launched its “Echoes of History: America 250 Lecture Series” Tuesday evening at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center in Kosciusko. The opening program featured William “Brother” Rogers, former director of […]

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

The Attala Historical Society will kick off its America 250 Lecture series Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00 PM at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center. William “Brother” Rogers will present LEARNING MISSISSIPPI HISTORY THROUGH HISTORICAL MARKERS.

From traditional green historical markers to the Mississippi Blues Trail, Freedom Trail, Country Music Trail, and Mississippi Mound Trail, the state’s history is told along its roads. The speaker takes a fun romp through history that will interest anyone who likes fascinating trivia about the state.

“Brother” Rogers has served as the director of the Programs and Communication Division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History before retiring in 2025. From 1990 to 2016, he was the associate director of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service in Starkville, Mississippi.

Hope to see you there!

05/08/2026

A series of history lectures tied to the America 250 celebration will take place throughout the month of June in Kosciusko. Mayor Tim Kyle announced the lecture series will begin June 2 and continue every […]

04/27/2026

Students across Kosciusko and Attala County have a chance to showcase their creativity and historical knowledge as part of upcoming celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. The Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education (KFEE) has announced […]

12/10/2025

We have included a few more photos from our Trees of Christmas open house below.

12/10/2025

If you missed the chance to visit the Mary Rick's Thornton Cultural Venter this past weekend, you missed a wonderful holiday experience! All who attended were impressed by the beauty and creativity of each of the 21 trees.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Attala Historical Society, Angel Albin MacDonald - State Farm Insurance, and Craft Cleaners.

We appreciate the participation of
Attala Historical Society
Attala Tax Assessor/Collectors Office
Boswell Media
Central Mississippi Flea Market
Century Heating & Cooling
Crestview Church
Delta Gamma Alumni Chapter
First Baptist Church SHinE
First Presbyterian Church
Fun and Flowers Garden Club
Holmes Community College - Attala Center
Ivey Mechanical 
KHS American Literature Dual Enrollment Vlass KHS Cheerleaders
Kosciusko-Attala CTC Health Science & Ed Prep Kosciusko Attala Partnership 
Presbyterian Day School
Redbud Insurance Agency
Redbud Springs Cornerstone Church
Renasant Bank
Twenty-First Century Club

Although the included pictures showcase the trees, they don't do them justice. We hope you'll join us next year for our Trees of Christmas open house to start your holiday season. Best wishes for a joyous holiday season to you and your family!

12/06/2025

Don't miss the breathtaking Christmas tree display at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center today, open from 10 AM to 6 PM. This final day of our Trees of Christmas event promises to be an unforgettable experience, inspiring joy and festive cheer in all who attend. Yesterday's visitors were uniformly amazed, and today is your last chance to be dazzled by the creative holiday spirit on display. Here is a bety brief glimpseof what you will see. 🌲❤️🌲❤️