The Attala County branch of the Mississippi State University Extension Office hosted a Safety Expo for fifth-grade students from nearby schools. The event took place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Attala County Coliseum. Leaders from various local sectors delivered informative sessions covering a range of safety topics.
Topics and experts include:
- Weather Safety – Jim Dendy
- Heat Exhaustion/Hydration – Dr. Breck Richardson
- Fire – Kosciusko Fire Department
- Wildfire Safety – Chris Burnham: MS Forestry Commission
- Boating & Hunting Safety – Jason Blaylock, Phillip Fance, Brice Cole: MS Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks
- Electricity – Entergy
- Internet Safety – Cole Bowman: Desktop Service Specialist MSU Extension Office
- Firearm Safety – Jose Watson: Mississippi Highway Patrol
- 911 – Danny Townsend: E911 Director
- Tobacco Prevention – Lynn McCafferty: MS Tobacco Free Coalition
- Lawn Mower Safety – Jim McAadory & Darrel Banks: Winston/Choctaw County Extension Agent
- Household Poison – Jasmine Harris-Speight: Service Instructor MSU Extension Office
- ATV Safety – Jason Hurdle: Scott County Extension Agent
- Natural Gas Safety – Atmos Energy
- Stranger Danger – Kosciusko Police
