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It was a Busy Memorial Day Weekend for First Responders in Attala

Wednesday, May 31 by Ashlee Davis

First responders in Attala and Kosciusko were dispatched to several calls over the weekend, most of which were for trespassers and disturbances. Along with those, there were also reports of a tree down on South Huntington St., a woods fire, two wrecks, and shots... Read More.

Leake County Man Arrested for Memorial Day Shooting in Attala

Wednesday, May 31 by Ashlee Davis

A Lena man has been booked into the Leake County Correctional Facility for a Memorial Day shooting incident that occurred in Kosciusko.Kosciusko Police responded to several calls reporting that shots were fired on Fairground St. at approximately 7:05 p.m. on Monday, May 29, 2023.Officers... Read More.

Aisle of Honor ceremony planned for Memorial Day

Monday, May 22 by Staff Report

The United Veterans of Attala County will host the “Aisle of Honor” Memorial Day program Monday, May 29, at 11:00 at Parkway Cemetery. The public is invited to attend. Captain (Ret) Jack Holmes... Read More.

Baptist Memorial Hospital – Attala to Host Lunch & Learn Series

Wednesday, March 22 by Ashlee Davis

Baptist Announces Leadership Change for Baptist Memorial Hospital Attala

Wednesday, March 22 by Melissa Boswell Townsend

Mac Flynt is an exceptional leader whose health care career has quickly advanced from program director to CEO/administrator in eight short years. Flynt began his career with Baptist Memorial Health Care in 2020 as administrative director of Mississippi Baptist Medical Center,... Read More.

Chapel Hart to headline Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo

Wednesday, February 22 by Staff Report

The inaugural Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo, presented by the Killebrew Ag Foundation to benefit scholarships for aspiring young farmers, will be held July 28-29 at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson.The Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo will feature rodeo favorites like bull riding, bareback bronc, saddle... Read More.

Traffic Blocked at Natchez Trace and Veterans Memorial

Tuesday, January 17 by Ashlee Davis

At approximately 3:04 p.m., Attala Deputies were alerted to a semi-truck blocking the exit lane from the Natchez Trace Parkway to Veterans Memorial Drive. A bystander says the driver realized he needed to turn around because the vehicle wasn't allowed on the parkway. While... Read More.

New Year’s Action at Kangaroo Crossing on Veteran’s Memorial

Monday, January 2 by Staff Report

On New Year's at 3:19 p.m., there was a report of a two-vehicle accident in front of Kangaroo Crossing on Veteran's Memorial. No injuries were reported. One vehicle left the scene.At 7:32 p.m., KPD was requested to clear the parking lot at Kangaroo Crossing... Read More.

Crash on Veterans Memorial Drive Lands One in Hospital

Wednesday, August 3 by Ashlee Davis

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 11:34 a.m.Kosciusko Police and EMS responded to a crash at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Drive and East Jefferson Street near Kangaroo Crossing and the post office.Multiple lanes of traffic were blocked by the crash and both vehicles... Read More.

Splash Pad in Kosciusko now open

Tuesday, May 31 by Breck Riley

The splash pad at Jason Niles Park is now open for the summer.The hours are 10:00 am - noon and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Sunday.Admission is $2 for the morning and $3 for... Read More.

MVA Rollover on Veterans Memorial Drive

Tuesday, November 12 by Emergency Desk

At 1:08 pm Kosciusko Police, MedStat EMS along with Kosciusko City Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a two vehicle MVA rollover on Veteran's Memorial Drive in front of Kangaroo Crossing.When Emergency personnel arrived on scene one person was still inside the... Read More.

Baptist Memorial Hospital – Attala named to Top 20 Critical Access Hospital list

Wednesday, August 28 by Breck Riley

Baptist Memorial Hospital - Attala in Kosciusko was recently named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for QUALITY in the country.The Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals, including Baptist Memorial Hospital - Attala, scored... Read More.