Traffic Stop in Attala Yields Large Amount of Meth

In the early hours of April 17, 2024, Attala County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Edwards conducted a traffic stop on Williamsville Rd. for careless driving. During the stop, passenger Laci Gove-Hovas exited the vehicle and appeared to discard an item. Both occupants were detained, leading... Read More.

Large woods fire in Sallis/McAdams

**updated 11/7/23 7:30 p.m.** Attala Central Fire Chief, Tim Cox says the blaze claimed around 140 acres of grass and woods, a barn, an abandoned trailer, a small shed, and a tractor. Several homes on Attala Rd. 4126 were briefly evacuated as a precaution since the... Read More.



Severe Storms Produce Scattered Damage, Large Hail

There wasn't much wind damage reported in Mississippi after severe storms swept through the state yesterday and last night.   In Lauderdale County, a roof was damaged and power lines were knocked down in Monroe County.  Trees were blown down in Columbus and Starkville.   And... Read More.