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Several Drug Possession Charges, Domestic Violence, and Shoplifting Among Recent Attala County Arrests
Attala County Sheriff's Office Arrests - April 3 – April 14, 2026
April 3, 2026 – Kevon L. Winters: Possession of controlled substance in a motor vehicle. Arrested by Deputy Robert Overby.
April 3, 2026 –... Read More.
IRS Announces Tax Relief for Mississippi Storm Victims; Deadline Extended to June 8
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for Mississippi residents and businesses affected by the severe winter storm that began January 23, 2026.
Affected taxpayers now have until June 8, 2026, to file... Read More.
Kosciusko releases 2026 football schedule
Kosciusko has released its 2026 football schedule.
The schedule includes non-district games against Neshoba Central, Florence, Hernando, Olive Branch, Choctaw County, and Amanda Elzy.
District games for the Whippets will be at Gentry, vs Louisville, at... Read More.
Kosciusko’s Carson Philyaw earns spot in Mississippi Coaches All-Star Game
A Kosciusko Whippets baseball players will play in an upcoming all-star game.
Senior pitcher/infiedler Carson Philyaw has been named to the Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC) All-Star team.
Philyaw will play for the North Team in... Read More.
Attala Man Dies in Crash on Hwy 12 in Oktibbeha County Tuesday Morning
A crash on Hwy 12 near Smith Rd. in Oktibbeha County has claimed the life of 54-year-old Marvin Lynn Graham of Ethel, MS.
According to authorities, the crash happened around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April... Read More.
$19.4M Appropriations for District 21: Attala County Gets Coliseum, Police & Water Upgrades
State Senator Bradford Blackmon (D-District 21) announced that during the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session $19,365,000 in state appropriations was secured for 24 critical projects across Senate District 21, which includes portions of Holmes, Leake,... Read More.
Photos: Whippet basketball player signs with community college
Kosciusko High School senior guard Cory Guyton Jr. signed Tuesday to continue his basketball career at Jones College.
The 6'2 guard helped lead the Whippets to the semifinals of the 4A MHSAA playoffs this season.... Read More.
Community Invited to Take Part in The Great Trace Race April 18
Residents across the area are invited to lace up their walking shoes and enjoy the beauty of spring along the Natchez Trace Parkway during The Great Trace Race, set for Saturday, April 18, from... Read More.
MS Gas Prices Flat After Slight Drop
The average price of gas in Mississippi, after falling slightly for four days in a row, has leveled off at just under $3.75 this morning. AAA says that’s about three cents lower than the... Read More.
