Audio: Minute with the Mayor – June 8, 2022
This week on Minute with the Mayor: Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle discusses the city opening a new bank account and the July 12 2% tax referendum vote.
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Thompson wins 2nd District Democratic primary; Republican Primary heads to runoff
Incumbent Rep. Bennie Thompson won the Democratic primary Tuesday in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District.
The House Homeland Security Committee chairman defeated Jerry Kerner.
The 2nd District's Republican race is headed to a runoff.
That runoff will be... Read More.
Dump Truck and Vehicle Crash in Attala
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022
11:52 a.m. – Attala County Deputies responded to a call reporting a woods fire on Attala Road 5206. MS Forestry Commission was called in to assist in containing the blaze.
3:32 p.m.... Read More.
A Hit & Run, a Stuck Truck, and Unruly People for Attala Monday
Monday, June 6th, 2022
4:07 p.m. – Attala County Deputies, Emergency Medical Services, and MS HWY Patrol were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on HWY 43 South near Attala Road 1026. One vehicle was reported... Read More.
Photo Gallery: Vacation Bible School takes over local churches
Local churches throughout Attala County are holding Vacation Bible School this week and in weeks to come.
Health Department Gives Medical Marijuana Update
The State Health Department says it’ll probably be the end of the year before legal medical marijuana is for sale in Mississippi dispensaries. Director of Health Protection Jim Craig says once the first crops... Read More.
Gas Prices Continue Soaring Into Uncharted Territory
The latest gas price spike is showing no sign of slowing down with Mississippi now seeing numbers on the pumps that we thought only happened in places like California. AAA says the statewide average... Read More.
Fighting in the Highway in Attala
Friday, June 3rd, 2022
1:53 a.m. – Attala County Deputies responded to a disturbance in progress at a residence on Attala Road 5131.
2:12 p.m. – Attala County Deputies were alerted to a fight in progress... Read More.
UPDATE – Arrests Made in the Shooting Death of Kenwon Tyshon Riley – One Wanted for Questioning
*UPDATE 6/3/22*
Kiara Deshay Brown has been located in Pensacola, Florida and was taken into custody. Brown will be extradited back to Kosciusko to be questioned in regards to the shooting death of Kenwon Tyshon... Read More.
Updated – Stranded Mobile Home and a Crash in Carmack
3:45 p.m. – Attala County Deputies responded to a call reporting a truck that was moving a mobile home broke down and requested officers to help with traffic control.
3:48 p.m. – MS HWY Patrol,... Read More.
Photo: Ribbon cutting at new Kosciusko business
Attala County Bank held a ribbon cutting Friday morning for its new Kosciusko branch.
Following the ribbon cutting, the bank celebrated its grand opening.
