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In light of the recent tragedies that have impacted Attala County, community members are coming together in a show of faith and support.
A prayer vigil will be held tonight at 6 p.m. at Crestview Church on Hwy 12 in Kosciusko. Organizers encourage everyone in... Read More.
The 2026 Picking 35 map is here.
The map includes the list of all participating yard sales and locations covering territory on Highway 35 from Vaiden to Forest.
The event is Saturday, April 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more information call The Main Street... Read More.
UPDATE (9:25 p.m. 3/30/26)
Authorities have confirmed that the stabbing incident on Lucas St. Monday afternoon has resulted in a fatality.
Attala County Coroner Sam Bell says 16-year-old Nina Dillon of Kosciusko was pronounced deceased at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala.
According to Kosciusko Police Chief Greg Collins, the... Read More.
The Leake Central High School Boys Powerlifting Team competed in the State Championship this weekend at the Mississippi Coliseum.
Pictured above, Derrian Primer (left) and Lenaro Nash (right) both placed 2nd in their respective weight classes.
Attala County authorities have released new details following two deadly shootings that led to a manhunt Sunday afternoon.
According to Attala County Sheriff Curtis Pope, deputies and EMS were first dispatched around 1:40 p.m. on March 29 to Attala Rd. 1107 after reports of a... Read More.
The 56th Annual Miss Natchez Trace Festival Pageant is just around the corner, and the deadline to submit entry forms is this Thursday, April 2, 2026. The pageant will take place Friday, April 10, at 6:00 p.m. at the Skipworth Performing Arts Center.
Open to... Read More.
A Leake County man is now facing a murder charge following the death of his infant child, according to Kosciusko Police Chief Greg Collins.
Authorities say the child, identified by Attala County Coroner Sam Bell as 7-month-old Ky’Ric Banks, died from injuries sustained during Read More.
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--The suspect in the shooting from Sunday afternoon is dead. The situation is over.
Attala Co Sheriff Curtis Poipe confirmed to Boswell Media about 1 this morning that Chris Hughes, the man who was holding Attala County deputies off after they say he shot... Read More.
3/30/26 2:15 am UPDATE -Attala County Sheriff Curtis Pope says, “situation is contained and over”. Pope says details will be released later this morning. We will update you here as soon as information is made available.
6:00 pm UPDATE -Authorities Release Photo of Suspect; Public... Read More.
A fatal crash on Attala Rd. 3122 was reported around 6:25 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026.
One person reportedly became trapped inside a vehicle that caught fire and ultimately exploded.
Attala County Coroner Sam Bell identified the victim as 38-year-old Brandon Sheedy of Attala County. Sheedy... Read More.
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--Attala County deputies chased a white Chrysler through the city and out into the county Saturday afternoon.
The chase began about 1 p.m. on Smythe St., went by First Presbyterian Church, where the suspect turned. The chase ended up on Huntington, when Kosciusko Police... Read More.
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--You are being warned about a scam targeting residents of Neshba County.
Sheriff Eric Clark says scammers are calling people claiming to be deputies from his department telling people they have a warrant out for their arrest and they must send money via wire... Read More.
More details have been released in the case of an infant hospitalized following an early morning incident at a Kosciusko hotel.
Kosciusko Police Chief, Greg Collins says the child’s mother was working in Leake County when she received a call from the baby’s father,... Read More.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday, March 26, for Hometown Healing Massage Therapy.
Owner Kourtney Watkins, a Carthage native and experienced massage therapist, has returned to her hometown to open the business.
Hometown Healing is located at 122 W. Franklin St., Suite C. For those... Read More.





