On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Attala County School District was notified that one student at Ethel High School has tested positive for COVID-19. Following the MSDH guidelines the student is in quarantine and all identified close contacts are being notified to quarantine as well. As required, ACSD reports updates to the MS Department of Health each Monday.

One more person in Attala County has died from coronavirus. That information was released in the Tuesday report from the Mississippi State Department of Health. The death toll in Attala County from the virus is 26. Overall, there were 31 more deaths reported in the state with 730 new cases of the virus.

Attala County Circuit Clerk Wanda Fancher has provided Breezy News with a sample ballot for the upcoming general election. The ballot includes national races for President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives 2nd Congressional District. Voters will also vote on the new proposed Mississippi state flag and Initiative 65. Click here to view the complete 2020 Election... Read More.

The annual Trick or Treat Safety Parade in downtown Kosciusko has been set for Thursday, Oct. 29. Participating businesses on the square will pass out candy from 3:00 - 4:30. Those attending are encouraged to wear a facial covering and to practice social distancing. See the flyer for a list of participating businesses.