Emergency Dispatches: February 16
1:12am - Kosciusko Police responded to an alarm at a home on Galloway Drive.
1:41am - Attala Deputies responded to an alarm at McAdams Quick Stop.
2:03am - Kosciusko Police were called to a home on... Read More.
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Photo: Snacks for the news team
Thanks to Whit’s Kwik Foods for providing snacks to the Boswell Media news and weather team.
24-hour coverage of Winter Storm 2021 is a lot easier on a full stomach.
Atmos asks customers to conserve gas usage during winter storm
Atmos Energy is asking its customers across central Mississippi to conserve their gas usage during the winter storm.
You can see the complete release below:
Historically low temperatures will continue for several days, and Atmos Energy is focused on providing safe and... Read More.
Heating Safety Tips for Severe Cold Weather
Severe Cold weather is here, so once again we think of indoor heating safety. While many people have central heating, others do not. There is also the threat of power outages. The Mississippi State... Read More.
Attala Steel Closes for Winter Storm
Attala Steel has decided to remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16 due to the hazardous road conditions.
They would like for all of their employees to stay home and stay safe.
Dixie National Rodeo Tuesday performance moved to Friday night
Due to the winter storm, the Tuesday, February 16, performance of the Dixie National Rodeo is being moved to Friday night, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. Frank Foster will provide the entertainment. Justin Moore,... Read More.
Emergency Dispatches: February 15
2:44am - Attala Deputies were called to West Jefferson Street and County Road 4173 to assist a disabled motorist.
4:51am - Kosciusko Police were called to a home on South Madison Street after reports a... Read More.
“Roads are extremely dangerous”
Attala County Emergency Management Director Danny Townsend says that area roads deteriorated overnight and are "extremely dangerous" this morning.
Conditions are not expected to improve until temperatures rise about freezing sometime Wednesday morning.
Townsend once again... Read More.
Audio: Meteorologist Patrick Ellis breaks down this historic winter storm
Meteorologist Patrick Ellis from WLBT spoke with us today about what to expect from this historic winter storm. – Breck
Emergency Dispatches: February 14
4:08am - City Fire were called to a home on Allen Street due to a fire in a bathroom of the home. No injuries were reported.
1:48pm - Kosciusko Police responded to a domestic dispute... Read More.
“Extreme” ice and cold expected in Attala County
A new graphic released from the National Weather Service in Jackson puts Attala County in the "Extreme Threat" region of the ongoing winter storm.
The graphic says Attala County can expect "ice accumulation on everything."
This... Read More.
Natchez Trace Parkway closed south of Kosciusko
The Natchez Trace Parkway is closed from Mileposts 0 to 152, 355 to 370, and 429 to 442 due to severe weather and icy conditions. Additional closures are anticipated as the severe weather moves along the Parkway. National Park Service rangers are advising individuals to avoid traveling, especially on any section of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Drivers who slide... Read More.
