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Ethel Homicide: ACSO Seeks Help in Locating Two for Questioning

Monday, December 23 by Ashlee Davis

The Attala County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Timothy James Potts, 46, and Brittani Paige Raney, 23, both of McCool, Mississippi (pictured).The pair are wanted for questioning in connection to a

Kosciusko Police release statement regarding double homicide

Wednesday, February 7 by Ashlee Davis

Kosciusko Police have released the following statement regarding the shooting deaths of two Kosciusko teens: "At approximately 7:21 p.m., Kosciusko Police were dispatched to a residence on S. East St. near the corner of Gilliland St. for reports of two people with gunshot wounds. The...

Homicide in Kosciusko

Monday, February 5 by Ashlee Davis

Update:Communications received a call at approximately 7:21 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2024 reporting that two people were shot on South East Street in Kosciusko.Kosciusko Police, EMS, and Attala Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.It does appear that the two people who were shot...

Sheriff to Hand Off Homicide Investigation to Successor

Thursday, December 28 by Randy Bell

The outgoing sheriff in Attala County says he expects a smooth transition as he prepares to leave office Friday. And Tim Nail says that includes the handling of the ongoing investigation into a deadly shooting at party in Ethel last week."The night this happened,...

More Information on the Homicide on Hwy 12 Late Sunday Evening

Monday, January 23 by Ashlee Davis

*UPDATE*At approximately 10:56 p.m. on Sunday, January 22nd Attala County Deputies, Attala County Fire Dept, Sallis Volunteers, EMS, and MS Hwy Patrol were all dispatched to what was initially reported to be a one-vehicle crash on Hwy 12 West in Sallis. This was determined...

KPD still seeking information in connection with Northside Park shooting

Monday, May 2 by Melissa Boswell Townsend

May 2 - According to Kosciusko Chief of Police Chris Wray, police are still investigating this shooting. Wray urges anyone with information to contact the Kosciusko Police Department at 662-289-3131 or submit a tip through Central MS Crimestoppers. All calls and tips are kept...

Newton Homicide Victims Identified

Thursday, March 10 by Randy Bell

The two young women found murdered near the Newton-Scott county line last week have been identified as Breanna Strickland, 26, and Kaitlyn Goolsby, 24. The Choctaw Police Department released the information Thursday and said the investigation is continuing. The bodies were discovered last Friday...

Winona man pleads guilty to triple homicide in Carroll County

Tuesday, November 19 by Breck Riley

A Mississippi man who admitted killing his wife and two other people at a party pleaded guilty Monday.Michael Barnhill, 31, of Winona, pleaded guilty in Carroll County to three charges of first-degree murder and one charge of aggravated assault.Circuit Judge Joseph Loper sentenced Barnhill...