Local
One in Hospital After Three-Vehicle Crash in Attala
Monday, August 15, 2022
11:53 a.m. – Attala County Deputies responded to calls reporting a disturbance in progress at a residence on HWY 19 near the Williamsville area.
2:02 p.m. – Kosciusko Fire Department, Kosciusko Police, and ATMOS responded to reports of a possible gas... Read More.
Heat Advisory Continues, Severe Storms Possible
The National Weather Service is continuing a heat advisory for parts of Mississippi which face an elevated risk of dangerous heat stress today. Attala and Leake counties are included. NWS says heat index readings could go as high as 110 degrees. There's also... Read More.
In 10 Years, Mississippi Has Gotten 5 Per Cent Fatter
(Photo: CDC)
Mississippi may still have the highest rate of obesity—but some states are getting fatter, faster. An analysis of county health rankings by the strength training website BarBend.com shows that Mississippi’s obesity rate has climbed from 36 per cent to 41 per cent in... Read More.
Yazoo Valley Electric assists Holmes in relocating lineman program
*Story by Mary Margaret Busby
The Holmes Community College Electrical Lineman program is in the process of being relocated to its new site at the Bulldog Ranch off I-55 in Goodman.
Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association, a partner of the program since its inception, continues to... Read More.
Countdown to Kickoff: Rockey Felker
This week on the Boswell Media Sports Countdown to Kickoff presented by Moore's Pharmacy: Phillip Palmertree sits down with the newest member of the Boswell Media Sports crew - former MS State QB and Head Coach Rockey Felker. The pair will discuss... Read More.
Central MS Exhibit Hall and Wildlife Expo Schedule
2022 Central MS Exhibit Hall and Wildlife Expo Schedule of events:
Monday - Aug. 15
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Exhibit Registration
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Fin, Horn, and Feather Registration
Tuesday - Aug. 16
9:00 am - noon: Judging of exhibits
2:00 pm... Read More.
Meet the Whippets Pep Rally planned for Tuesday
Get ready to Meet the Whippets.
The annual event to introduce athletes to the community is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 16 on the square in downtown Kosciusko.
Kosciusko High School teams being introduced include:
football
cheerleading
volleyball
cross country
Big Red Band
The event will begin at... Read More.
Kicks Picks Week 1 – Make Your Picks Now
Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em “Kicks Picks” is back for its 19th season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com.
Make your picks each week for the best high school and college football games in the state. If you get the most right, then you’re a winner.
The... Read More.
Sunday – Domestic On Attala Rd 1211
9:25 am - An officer was requested to Attala Road 3124 for a burglary alarm.
3:34 pm - A unit was dispatched to Attala Road 1211 for a domestic dispute.
Carthage Weather Radio Off the Air
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSON:
The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter in Carthage is currently off the air. Technicians have been contacted to resolve this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause.
Saturday – Disturbance On Aponaug Rd
11:54 am - Officials responded to a disturbance on Aponaug Road.
10:42 pm - Officers received a call about a one car MVA in front of Hannah Heights. Car hit a light pole but no injuries were reported at the time.