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Local FFA students perform well in Federation Competition

Local, Whippets | Posted on Tuesday, March 26

Attala County Future Farmers of America (FFA) students recently competed in the Big Black Federation Competition.Excited FFA members from Kosciusko, Louisville, Choctaw, Webster, Noxapater, and Nanih Waiya competed in categories inlcuding Tool ID, Tractor Driving/ Maintenance, Welding, Creed Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Prepared Public Speaking, and Opening/Closing Ceremony.Attala County FFA teams placed well in a number of... Read More.

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Speaker: Lawmakers eye $1,000 raise for Mississippi teachers

Local | Posted on Tuesday, March 26

House Speaker Philip Gunn said Monday that Mississippi public school teachers are likely to get a one-time raise of $1,000 in the coming year.Gunn made the statement after legislative leaders met Monday to increase their revenue outlook for the current budget year, as well as the 2020 year beginning July 1.The debate over how much of... Read More.

Disturbing the peace and other recent arrests

Local | Posted on Tuesday, March 26 by Breck Riley

On 3-23-19 Jeremy Clark, a 32 year old B/M from Sallis, was arrested for Contempt of Court on W. Adams Street by Lt. Josh Pinkard with the assistance of the Attala County Sheriff's Department.On 3-23-19 Christopher Harmon a 37 year old B/M from Kosciusko, was arrested for Contempt of Court, No Seatbelt and No Drivers License ... Read More.

Today in history: March 26

Local | Posted on Tuesday, March 26 by Breck Riley

Today is Tuesday, March 26, the 85th day of 2019. There are 280 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On March 26, 1979, a peace treaty was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin (men-AH'-kem BAY'-gihn) and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and witnessed by President Jimmy Carter at the White House.On this date:In 1812, an... Read More.

BOLO Issued for Stolen Vehicle (Audio)

Local | Posted on Monday, March 25 by Emergency Desk

At 8:18 pm city and county officers were notified of a BOLO. (Be On the Look Out) issued from Philadelphia MS. The BOLO was for a stolen 2017 Nissan Frontier with a tag number of "NEA 6319". The vehicle was last seen with an unidentified white female with dark hair wearing shorts and a dark... Read More.

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Emergency Dispatches: March 25, 2019

Local | Posted on Monday, March 25 by Emergency Desk

At 4:32 pm Attala Deputies, The Mississippi Highway Patrol, MedStat EMS along with Attala Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a report of a three vehicle MVA. The caller said it was located at the Leake and Attala County line. Fire personnel cleared the scene at 5:01 pm.

McCool native graduates U.S. Air Force basic training

Local | Posted on Monday, March 25

U.S. Air Force Airman Katherine E. Parker graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.Airmen who complete basic training... Read More.

Picking 35 Maps available

Local | Posted on Monday, March 25 by Breck Riley

Maps are now available for the upcoming Picking 35 Yard Sale.The maps highlight all stops on the 60-mile long route.“Picking 35” is a series of yard sales that will stretch from Walnut Grove in Leake County through Attala County and into southern Carroll County on Saturday, April 6.The event is being presented by the Kosciusko... Read More.

2 men sentenced in killing fellow Choctaw tribal member