Fattest State in America? It’s Not Us

It's official.  Mississippi is not the fattest state in the country.  New population data from the Centers for Disease Control show that 40.1 per cent of adult Mississippians are considered obese.   But that ranks us second nationally, behind (or is it ahead of?) West... Read More.


State Fair to Run Through Columbus Day This Year

An extra day to enjoy the State Fair this year.  Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announcing that the fair in Jackson will run from Thursday, October 3rd through Columbus Day, Monday, October 14th.   It’s aimed at giving students who don’t have to go to school... Read More.


Photo: Local softball wins state tournament

The Kosciusko 10u softball team won the C class State Championship in Starkville over the weekend. The team finished the tournament undefeated 5-0. Pictured:  Front: Aubrielle Roundtree, Madison Rodgers, Lakelyn Howard. Middle: Sophia Munn, Hadley Edwards. Kyrie Mabry, Addison Varner,... Read More.


Photos: Attala County FFA attends state convention

Attala FFA attended the 91st Mississippi FFA State Convention in grand fashion on June 11. Attala FFA members Abigail Sanders, Mylee McBride, David Lambert, Jonathan Talley, and Jaliya Henry met statewide FFA sponsors, participated in a series of student leadership workshops... Read More.