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Free Covid-19 testing is available in Attala and Winston counties today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days. Testing hours are 11am to 6 p.m. and patients should call ahead to make arrangements. Visit the Mississippi Department of Health website at www.HealthyMS.com/locations... Read More.

Today is Monday, Nov. 23, the 328th day of 2020. There are 38 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 23, 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed Nov. 25 a day of national mourning following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. On this date: In 1887, actor Boris Karloff was born William Henry Pratt in... Read More.

The Kosciusko Attala Partnership Merry Marketplace is returning to Kosciusko for the 2020 holiday season. This year the Merry Marketplace will be located in the conference room at the KAP office, located at 101 N Natchez St. The marketplace will feature crafts, jewelry, and other work of local artists. Coffee, water, and other refreshments will also be available. The hours for... Read More.

Students in the Teacher Academy program at the Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center are staying busy with virtual and traditional learning Students in traditional learning are creating new bulletin boards in the CTC classrooms. As future educators, they are learning the importance of creative bulletin boards in the classroom to help stimulate student learning. Students pictured are Aniyah Riley, Kemyia Kern,... Read More.

A Mississippi sheriff says a 15-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot by a game warden. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March says Thursday that the shooting happened Wednesday night. The teenager and another person were in a vehicle that initially did not stop at roadblocks set up by game wardens. March said his deputies had set up the roadblock... Read More.

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We have finally approached the time of year where we can reflect and be thankful. The Attala County Farmers Market is grateful for each of you who continued to support us throughout all the COVID 19 changes. As you plan to safely celebrate this holiday, visit us for all you’ll need to prepare a delicious meal for... Read More.

The Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club will hold its Super Soup Day this weekend. Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, the club will provide free soup and crackers. The club is doing this to show its appreciation to the community. Call the club for more details at 662-289-4252.