UPDATE: Fire at Ethel Saw Mill Extinguished
UPDATE: Firefighters arrived to find a pile of saw dust on fire and were quickly able to extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire is unknown.
There is currently a fire at the saw... Read More.
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Attala Countians Voice Concerns Over Power Outages
It was a chance for the people in northern Attala County to find out why their power keeps going off.
“They’re not being provided reasonably adequate service,” says Public Service Commissioner Chris Brown who was... Read More.
Absentee voting open for November elections
Absentee voting is now open for the upcoming November election.
In-persons absentee voting is open through Saturday, Oct. 31 at noon.
Additionally, Circuit clerk offices are required to be open Saturday, Oct. 3, and Saturday, Oct.... Read More.
Big SEC Weekend at Mississippi State Has Strong Kosciusko Connections
When Mississippi State hosts Missouri this Saturday in Starkville, Kosciusko sports fans will have a massive SEC footprint to follow both on and off the field. With both teams entering the matchup undefeated and... Read More.
Happening today: Kosciusko Community Invited to Share Input on Local Tree Planting Plans
Local residents can help shape the city's growing green space at the upcoming TREES MS Open House Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. The drop-in event runs from 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kosciusko High... Read More.
Leake County Woman Killed in Reservoir Boat Wreck
LENA, Miss.--The person who was killed in a Sunday morning crash between two boats on the Ross Barnett Reservoir has been identified as Madison Alford, 23, of Lena.
The wreck happened on thge Rankin County... Read More.
Bank of Commerce to Host Financial Literacy Class for Teens at Attala County Library
The Attala County Library, in partnership with Bank of Commerce, will present "Bank on Your Future for Teens!" Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 3:30 p.m.
The interactive class is designed to help local teenagers take charge... Read More.
ACSO Investigator, Scott Chunn Completes Certified Investigator Program
Investigator Scott Chunn with the Attala County Sheriff’s Office recently graduated from the Certified Investigator Program (CIP) at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy (MLEOTA).
The eight-month program provides law enforcement investigators with advanced... Read More.
Jessalyn Coats Crowned KHS Homecoming Queen
Kosciusko High School celebrated Homecoming Friday night as the Whippets hosted the Olive Branch Conquistadors at Whippet Stadium.
The Homecoming Court was recognized during the festivities, and Jessalyn Coats crowned the 2026 KHS Homecoming Queen.
The... Read More.
Attala County Library to Host Estate Planning Workshop September 25
The Attala County Library will host an educational seminar on estate planning Friday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m.
Featuring Attorney Ben Hudson, the program will walk patrons through the basics of preparing for their financial... Read More.
