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A website has named Attala County as the best county in Mississippi for retirees. The report comes from Stacker.com, which based its findings on Niche's list of best counties for retirees in 2020.... Read More.

State health officials are warning that cases of coronavirus in Mississippi are growing fastest among teenagers and people in their 20s. The state officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, says these outbreaks are fueled by outdoor get-togethers,... Read More.

An SUV ended up on its side following a wreck Thursday morning at a busy Kosciusko intersection. The wreck happened at 11:47 am at the intersection of Hwy 12 and N Natchez Street. Kosciusko Fire Chief... Read More.

New playground equipment has been installed at Jason Niles Park. The equipment includes new swings, slides, and a balance beam. It's located on the northern side of the park near the pavilion. Audio: Mayor Jimmy Cockroft  

Mississippi’s leaders continue to express concern over rapidly increasing cases of coronavirus and hospitalizations. The Mississippi Department of Health reported that 490 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 on June 27, followed by 602 on July... Read More.

Kosciusko Mayor Jimmy Cockroft says he will not for run reelection. Cockroft made the announcement this morning on-air during the "Minute with the Mayor" segment on Breezy 101. "My decision is based on my age and... Read More.

Kosciusko Whippets' wide receiver Antonio Harmon is now a finalist for Sports Illustrated 2020 All-American team. Harmon, and 14 other finalists from Mississippi, were announced in an article on SI.com. In total, 1,000 players from... Read More.

Mississippi has set another new record for a single-day increase in reported cases of COVID-19. Tuesday marked the first time the Health Department reported 1,635 new cases. The state has recently had several days with... Read More.

A house caught on fire south of Kosciusko Tuesday afternoon. The fire broke out around 5:30 at an abandoned home on Attala Road 5041. Emergency Director Danny Townsend said fire units from stations 1, 5, 6,... Read More.

State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says that within two weeks, Mississippi's hospital system will be “thoroughly overwhelmed.” On Monday, 943 people were hospitalized in the state with confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 293... Read More.