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Holmes releases updates on dorms following storm damage

Monday, April 4 by Breck Riley

Holmes Community College has released an update on the recovery efforts after the Goodman Campus was hit by a tornado last month.The following notes were released on the school's Facebook page: • Grenada Hall and Motel dorm residents may move back in safely on Sunday. •... Read More.

Photo gallery: Storm damage on Nile Road

Friday, April 1 by Breck Riley

These are pictures from storm damage on Nile Road (Attala Road 1106) following Wednesday's storm.

NWS Surveying Local Storm Damage Today

Friday, April 1 by Randy Bell

A National Weather Service survey team today plans to inspect Wednesday’s storm damage in Attala and Leake counties to determine if it was caused by a tornado—and if so, how strong that storm might have been. Already, ten tornadoes have been confirmed in Mississippi,... Read More.

Photos: Storm Damage Reported Locally

Thursday, March 31 by Randy Bell

Wednesday's storm damage in this part of central Mississippi was concentrated near the Attala-Leake county line.Emergency managers in the two counties say what may have been a tornado left behind a trail of damage in three areas.One home was heavily damaged by a falling... Read More.

Some Counties Can Seek Storm Repair Funds

Thursday, March 24 by Randy Bell

It’s too soon to say if there’s enough damage from this week's storms to qualify for federal disaster assistance. But the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says if we don’t get a disaster declaration, some counties can take advantage of the Disaster Assistance Repair Program. ... Read More.

Kosciusko and Attala County Authorities Working Through the Storm

Wednesday, March 23 by Ashlee Davis

3:58 a.m. – Attala County Fire Department and Attala County Deputies were called to a log truck on fire on HWY 12 West near the HWY 43 bypass.8:49 a.m. – Kosciusko Police responded to a call reporting a theft at Tobacco Superstore.11:55 a.m. –... Read More.

Video: Storm damage from downtown Goodman

Tuesday, March 22 by Breck Riley

A possible tornado ripped through Goodman Tuesday afternoon and left significant damage in its wake.

Attala County EMA Director Danny Townsend on storm damage

Tuesday, March 22 by Breck Riley

Attala County Emergency Management Director Danny Townsend said trees and power lines down in the county are making travel difficult.Towsend said it’s worst in the western and northern portions of the county.He advised drivers to stay off the roads if they can. Townsend said... Read More.

Photos: Storm damage on Holmes CC Goodman Campus

Tuesday, March 22 by Breck Riley

Attala County Chancery Court building will be open as a storm shelter Easter Sunday

Friday, April 10 by Breck Riley

If Attala County is placed under a tornado warning this Sunday, the Chancery Court Building will be open as a storm shelter.The National Weather Service in Jackson, the MS Emergency Management Agency and the MS Dept. of Health

Three Classified as EF-1 Tornadoes from Sunday Storm

Tuesday, December 31 by Emergency Desk

Civil Defense Danny Townsend contacted Breezy News with the results of the storm intensity that came through the County on Sunday.Townsend gave an update on Monday to the storm but could not confirm that it would be classified as a tornado.According to CD1 there... Read More.

Update on Sunday Storm (Audio)

Monday, December 30 by Emergency Desk

Emergency crews are still working in the county to repair the damage the Sunday evening storm created.According to Civil Defense Director Danny Townsend numerous road crews are working in an attempt to clear the pathways.Townsend said that most roads are open but some trees... Read More.