Attala
Waste Management announces collection to resume in Kosciusko and surrounding areas
Waste Management announced today it will resume all collection services for customers in Durant, Winona, Kosciusko, Carthage and Attala County beginning Tuesday, Aug. 31.
Weather and safe road conditions permitting, service will resume as follows:
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Gas Prices May Go Up Slightly Because of Ida
STATE WIDE--Gas prices may go up because of Hurricane Ida. But, the rise in price was not expected to be significant.
"I do believe we will see a price hike at some point this week,"... Read More.
COVID Goes On in Central Miss., Despite Ida; Critical Blood Shortage
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--A hurricane has little effect on a pandemic. Over the weekend there were 7,971 new cases of coronavirus reported, with 82 deaths from the virus.
Two of those deaths were in central Mississippi, both... Read More.
Storm Damage Reported in Kosy
10:49 a.m. – Kosciusko Police were called to South Natchez Street in reference to a tree limb blocking the roadway.
12:05 p.m. – Attala County Deputies were notified of a tree down on Highway 19... Read More.
Photo: wind damage at Jason Niles Park
Strong winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida brought down this limb in Jason Niles Park.
As rains continue to push through the area, emergency officials predict more trees will come down and are... Read More.
Winner, winner STEAK dinner!
Winner, winner STEAK dinner!
This week a some of our games were cancelled or rescheduled so everyone started out with a few free points. We also had to use a tie breaker this week! Our... Read More.
Audio: WLBT Meteorologist Patrick Ellis gives an update on Tropical Storm Ida
Meteorologist Patrick Ellis from WLBT spoke with us today about what to expect from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida. – Breck
Ida Now a Tropical Storm, Still Headed Here
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--As of early Monday, Ida had been downgraded to a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds at 60 mph. It was still moving north and headed for central Mississippi at 8 mph. That's... Read More.
Ida to Be an All-Day Event Monday
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--The likely impacts from Hurricane Ida will start in the early hours Monday and are expected to last all day. You should make sure you have a way to receive warnings, either directly... Read More.
MS Department of Health hurricane safety tips
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) continues to monitor the path of Hurricane Ida.
Significant power outages, home repairs, and flooding could create dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations.
MSDH residents should take the following precautions:
Food... Read More.
AUDIO: Ida Strengthens, Warnings Extend Into Attala, Neshoba, Leake, Counties
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--Hurricane Ida strengthened into a category 4 storm Sunday, with top winds at 150 mph, making it a "top-end category 4 storms", with more strengthening possible. For central Mississippi, that could mean widespread... Read More.
