Emergency Dispatches: January 4, 2020
At 2:15 am Attala Deputies were called to hwy 14 west for a report of a white Yukon that hit a deer. There were no injuries reported. He simply needed a report.
At 11:29 am... Read More.
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Grenada man arrested for shoplifting and fleeing
A Grenada man is behind bars for shoplifting and fleeing from Attala County authorities.
Attala County Sheriff Tim Nail said 22-year-old Raymond Scott Taylor was arrested following an incident that began at the Dollar General... Read More.
Mississippi opens qualifying time for federal candidates
Candidates for federal offices can begin filing qualifying papers on Thursday in Mississippi.
The state's longest-serving member of Congress, Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson, confirms that he's seeking another two-year term. The state's three Republican U.S.... Read More.
Kosciusko PD awards officers
Several awards were handed out Thursday for officers with the Kosciusko Police Department.
Chief of Police Herbert Dew said the awards were voted on my members of the police department.
Awards handed out include:
Supervisor of... Read More.
MHP New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period updates
The Mississippi Highway Patrol concluded its New Year’s holiday enforcement period which began Tuesday, December 31, at 12:01 a.m. and ended Wednesday, January 1 at midnight.
MHP issued 3526 citations with 79 DUI arrests.
During the... Read More.
Hunter 1, rattlesnake 0 after scary encounter in Holmes County deer stand
A Holmes County hunter says he was trapped in his deer stand when a rattlesnake joined him there last month, but the snake ended up the loser.
Mack Ginn of Lexington told USA Today.com... Read More.
Helping Hands drop-off location open in Kosciusko
Many are busy with January cleaning projects, and Helping Hands Ministries is encouraging everyone to remember donations can now be made 24/7 at the drop off building located behind the Helping Hands Thrift Store.
The... Read More.
Lideatrick “Tulu” Griffin playing tonight in Under Armour All-America Game
Philadelphia's #5, Lideatrick “Tulu” Griffin, will compete in the Under Armour All-America Game tonight in Orlando, Florida.
Lideatrick “Tulu” Griffin will be sporting the #23 for tonight's Under Armour All-America Game.
The game will be televised... Read More.
Mississippi Lottery introduces $10 scratch-off game
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Tuesday four new scratch-off games will be available at all retailer locations Tuesday, January 7. MLC’s first $10 game will be included in the new round.
The new games include:
$1—Love... Read More.
Heavy rain for Thursday, flooding Possible
The National Weather Service is wanting residents in central and southern Mississippi to be aware of the potential for flooding throughout the day Thursday and into Friday.
A slow moving weather system will make it's... Read More.
Fire on 35 North
At 8:04 pm Attala Deputies, MedStat EMS, Carmack and Ethel Volunteers along with Attala Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire on highway 35 north near the Coleman Apartments.
While en... Read More.
Emergency Dispatches: December 31, 2019
At 6:49 am Attala Deputies were called to Dollar General for a report of "Dumpster divers"
At 5:00 pm Kosciusko Police, MedStat EMS and City Fire were dispatched to Bachman Street behind Tractor Supply for... Read More.
