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A Community Fair Explosion set for June 22 will be at the Attala County Coliseum. The members of Mt Pilgrim MB Church have organized an event that will introduce the community to valuable resources that are available here in Attala County. The day will begin with a light breakfast at 8:30 am. Speakers for the event will... Read More.

Marble Rock M.B. Church, all Father's, who are members, will have breakfast served this Sunday at 8:30 am. Second Baptist Church will host a benefit for Jane Alderman on Saturday, June 22. Jane recently had a house fire and suffered a lot of damage. Modern Woodmen will match all funds up to $2500. Fish plates will... Read More.

Today is Saturday, June 15, the 166th day of 2019. There are 199 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 15, 1944, American forces began their successful invasion of Saipan (sy-PAN') during World War II. B-29 Superfortresses carried out their first raids on Japan. On this date: In 1215, England's King John put his seal to Magna... Read More.

Five Mississippians: Tammy Wynette, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, John Lee Hooker and Margaret Walker Alexander. Their names are instantly recognizable and bring memories of their contributions to Mississippi art. Music is the art most represented among these five artists, all of them being inducted into the MAX Hall of Fame in Meridian. They join twenty-three others who... Read More.

 One person is dead following a house fire in Kosciusko. The fire broke out around 11:50 pm at a home at 727 N. Jackson street near Whit's Kwik Foods. Captain Jake Cummins with the Kosciusko Fire Department tells Breezy News that despite... Read More.

The 70th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair Main Stage Entertainment has been announced. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 6pm - Opening Ceremonies 7pm - Choctaw Indian Princess Pageant Thursday, July 11, 2019 8:30pm - Brothers Osborne Friday, July 12, 2019 8:30pm - Chris Janson Saturday, July 13, 2019 8:30pm - Frank Foster Pre-Sale tickets will be available mid June at the Pearl River Resort Welcome Center. Tickets... Read More.

At 3:45 pm Kosciusko Police along with City Fire were called to the Boys and Girls Club on Knox Road for a report of a vehicle fire. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and notified dispatch that there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. Captain Jake Cummins with the Kosciusko Fire Department tells Breezy News that a... Read More.

An old fashioned ice cream truck can be seen making the rounds in Koscisuko these days. Dianne McAdams has been operating DeeDee's Frozen Delights for about three weeks. She takes the truck to parks, neighborhoods, and apartment complexes. The truck has also made stops at the Attala County Nursing Home and the Martha Joe Leslie... Read More.

At 12:20 pm on Thursday, June 13, local authorities were issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for a stolen vehicle out of Montgomery County. The vehicle is a maroon 2008 Chevrolet LST  with the tag number "MTC 820." The vehicle was taken on May 17, 2019. If you see this vehicle, you are urged to contact the Montgomery... Read More.

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians  – Tribal Election Committee has verified the election results from Tuesday’s Tribal Council election. All absentee ballots have been counted. The eight tribal council seats will be filled by the following winners of Tuesday’s election. Bogue Chitto – Ronnie Henry Bogue Homa – Michael Briscoe Conehatta – Timothy Thomas Sr. Pearl River... Read More.