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Community Foundation for Mississippi Announces 2026 Community Impact Project Grants
Nonprofits, municipal leaders, and community organizers across central and southwest Mississippi can now apply for funding through the Community Foundation for Mississippi’s (CFM) annual Community Impact Project Grants.
Starting Aug. 1, 2026, eligible organizations can... Read More.
Happening today: Attala County Library to Host Annual “Waterworks” Summer Event
The Attala County Library is preparing to beat the summer heat and wrap up the break with one of its most anticipated seasonal traditions: the annual "Waterworks" program, scheduled for Thursday, July 30, at... Read More.
Vehicle Fire Wednesday Afternoon in Attala
Around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon, Attala County first responders received a notification of a pickup truck that had caught fire on Attala Rd. 3022. The vehicle was fully engulfed, but no injuries were reported. The... Read More.
Head-On Collision Reported HWY 12 W Near HWY 14 Intersection
A head-on crash on HWY 12 W near the intersection of HWY 14 blocked traffic for a while Tuesday afternoon.
The black Chevrolet Silverado and white Ford F-150 collided around 1:15 p.m.
Both drivers were taken... Read More.
ATV Thief Meets Deputy on a Dirt Road, Lands in Jail
A Leake County man was arrested for the theft of a Kubota side-by-side that was stolen from a deer camp on Attala Road 5001 Tuesday afternoon.
The Attala County Sheriff's Office was notified and began... Read More.
Gas Prices in MS Now Highest in Six Weeks
Gas prices in Mississippi are up an average of 24 cents in the last two weeks, now at their highest level since the middle of June. AAA says the statewide average is $3.67 this... Read More.
Minor Accident and Road Blockage on Tuesday Morning in Kosciusko
Around 9:30 on Tuesday Morning, first responders were called to a minor accident involving two vehicles in the Tractor Supply parking lot on Hwy 12. No injuries were reported.
Later, around 11:15, reports came in... Read More.
Today in history: Paul Harvey broadcasts from WKOZ in downtown Kosciusko – July 28, 1961
65-years ago today, the one and only Paul Harvey broadcasted from the WKOZ studio in downtown Kosciusko.
From Assistant coach to All-Star: Aakiel Greer earns Arena Football All-Star spot before returning to Whippets sideline
Kosciusko native Aakiel Greer has added another major milestone to his professional football resume: inaugural Arena Football One (AF1) All-Star, just weeks before he is set to rejoin the Kosciusko Whippets coaching staff.
The... Read More.
Sewage Pipe Cleaning on N. Natchez St. in Kosciusko
A section of N. Natchez St. near Wambles in Kosciusko has been blocked off so Video Industrial Services Inc. can examine the sewage pipes. Over the past week, the company has stationed in Northern... Read More.
