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Attala County man one of 9 to plead guilty to impaired driving on the Natchez Trace

Tuesday, December 5 by Staff Report

Oxford, Miss. – Nine defendants pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 to impaired driving offenses on the Natchez Trace Parkway in the Northern District of Mississippi. These convictions stemmed from the defendants operating motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.... Read More.

Natchez Trace Parkway releases videos to encourage safe travel along the parkway

Monday, November 20 by Staff Report

TUPELO, Miss. – The National Park Service has released a series of videos encouraging travelers to “Drive safe, the park way.” The three-part series will prepare travelers to experience the parkway safely throughout the year. The videos capture separate messages designed to prepare visitors... Read More.

Campfire ban issued at Natchez Trace Parkway

Thursday, November 9 by Staff Report

TUPELO, Miss. — The National Park Service is implementing a ban on campfires and charcoal use at Natchez Trace Parkway due to the current drought and high fire danger.Effective immediately, all campfires and charcoal use are banned on parkway property, including the developed campgrounds... Read More.

Annual Natchez Trace 444 Ride to pass through Kosciusko once again

Tuesday, September 26 by Breck Riley

Cyclists from all around the country will once again pass through Kosciusko during the annual Natchez Trace 444 Ride later this month.This year's event is set to begin Friday, Sept. 29.Beginning in Nashville, TN, cyclists, traveling in solo or in teams of 2 or... Read More.

Tourism to Natchez Trace Parkway contributes $474 Million to local economies

Wednesday, August 23 by Staff Report

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6.5 million visitors to the Natchez Trace Parkway in 2022 spent $474 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 5,660 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local... Read More.

Natchez Trace Compact presented National Scenic Byway Award

Wednesday, July 12 by Staff Report

Tupelo, Miss. – Tuesday, the Natchez Trace Compact was presented as the winner of the 2023 Byway Organization Award for Communications by the National Scenic Byway. This is one of the Foundation’s eight national awards presented annually.The Natchez Trace Compact (NTC) serves as the... Read More.

Natchez Trace Parkway wins National Byway Award

Thursday, April 13 by Staff Report

The National Scenic Byway Foundation congratulates the Natchez Trace Parkway as the winner of our 2023 Byway Organization Award for Communication. This is one of the Foundation’s eight national awards presented annually.The Natchez Trace Compact (NTC) represents the Parkway across three states. NTC is... Read More.

Applications being accepted for Natchez Trace Festival bike ride

Saturday, March 18 by Breck Riley

The Trace Rider Invitational Bike Ride is returning for the 53rd Annual Natchez Trace Festival.The event will take place on the Natchez Trace Parkway.Applications can be found HERE or at www.kapartnership.org.All registered riders will receive a commemorative medal and be placed into... Read More.

Audio: Discussing Miss Natchez Trace Festival on The BreckFast Show

Thursday, March 16 by Breck Riley

Sandy McBride visited The BreckFast Show Thursday morning to discuss the upcoming Miss Natchez Trace Festival pageant.

Karaoke competition returning to Natchez Trace Festival

Wednesday, March 15 by Breck Riley

A karaoke competition is returning to Family Night at this year's Natchez Trace Festival.Contest will be held on Friday Night, April 28 at 6:00 PM on E Jefferson Street near Craft Cleaners and the Moomba Area.First and second winners will receive cash prizes.The entry... Read More.

Kosciusko Attala Partnership Announces 2023 Natchez Trace Festival Committee Chairman

Thursday, February 16 by Staff Report

The Kosciusko Attala Partnership is pleased to announce the Committee Chairman of the 2023 Natchez Trace Festival, Shane McCown.Shane is the owner of Craft Cleaners and runs a U-Haul franchise in Kosciusko. He has been married to his wife Dawn McCown for 26 years.... Read More.

Natchez Trace Festival vendor applications available

Thursday, February 9 by Breck Riley

Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 53rd annual Natchez Trace Festival. Arts and crafts vendor applications can be found online here. This year's event is set for Friday, April 28- Saturday, April 29.