Two People Killed in Gas Station Shootout
PICKENS, Miss.--Two people died in a shootout at a gas station in Holmes County, New Year's Eve.
Brian Grisby, Jr., 21, was found dead at the front of the store. De Marion Sly, 19, who... Read More.
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SNAP Replacement Benefits Available for Recipients Affected by Recent Storms
The Mississippi Dept. Of Human Services has announced that SNAP replacement benefits may be available for those who lost power for 6 hours or longer due to recent storms, if approved.
In order for food... Read More.
Suspect in Holmes County Murder Caught Driving Down the Highway
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss.--A man wanted in a Sunday morning murder in Holmes County was spotted by a deputy Sunday afternoon as he drove down Hwy. 17, and was arrested.
Holmes County Sheriff Willie March said... Read More.
Flu Cases Spike in MS
In a week’s time, flu cases in Mississippi have jumped from "moderate" to "very high." In fact, the CDC is classifying our flu rate at the third-highest level in its latest update for the... Read More.
Lena Storm Confimed as Tornado
Photo credit: Scott County Amateur Radio - Jimmy Reid
A storm that did some damage near Lena Saturday night has been confirmed as a tornado. Leake County Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone was with a... Read More.
New Year’s Fun Facts and Numbers
Ring in the 2025 with these New Year's fun facts from Wallethub.com.
January calendar for the Attala County Library
The Attala County Library has released its calendar of events for the month of January.
The Day the President Came to Town: Jimmy Carter’s Mississippi Visit
YAZOO CITY, Miss.--No sitting president has made the kind of visit to Mississippi as did Pres. Jimmy Carter, July 22, 1977, just a few months after taking office. Carter met with the people of... Read More.
Update from Central Electric Power Association
Date: December 29, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Central Electric Continues Restoration Efforts
Significant progress has been made in power restoration efforts. Crews continue to work in
each district restoring power as quickly and safely as possible. There is... Read More.
Wreck Reported on Hwy. 35 North Saturday Night
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--A wreck was reported about 8:35 p.m. Saturday after storms came through. The wreck was on Hwy. 35 north.
A deputy who was on the way reported having to clear debris out of the... Read More.
Trees Reported Down Saturday Afternoon, Evening
ETHEL, Miss.--A tree was reported down, with a power line also having been affected near Ethel Saturday afternoon.
That was on Attala Rd. 5205, just before 4 p.m. That was before the line of storms that... Read More.
