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Abstinence education discussed

2012-02-09T08:44:15-06:00

Like all public school districts in Mississippi, the Attala County School Board is in the process of adopting a policy on sex-related education.

Supervisors begin initial stages of roadway projects to span four years

2012-02-09T08:38:01-06:00

The Attala County Board of Supervisors got the ball rolling on State Aid projects for the four-year board term on Monday morning during their regular meeting.

County principals rehired for upcoming school year

2012-02-09T08:31:18-06:00

All five principals employed by the Attala County School District were approved to serve for the upcoming school year on Monday night.

Barber out on bond after reduction denied

2012-02-08T09:20:02-06:00

One man accused in the shooting death of Cedric M. Sharkey, 24, of Sallis, is out on bond, while the other remains behind bars in the Attala County Jail after a preliminary hearing was held on Wednesday, February 1, in Attala County Justice Court.

Best Super Bowl ad? Vote for your favorite

2012-02-06T08:15:21-06:00

Naked M&Ms, an out-of-shape dog on a mission and Clint Eastwood delivering a passionate speech about American adversity -- these are among the favorite commercials that aired during Sunday's Super Bowl.

KLE students sing ‘Smoke Free Me’ with Ott

2012-02-02T10:10:04-06:00

Students from Kosciusko Lower Elementary will soon be hitting the radio airwaves with SmokeFree Mississippi spokesperson and radio/TV personality Paul Ott.
They recorded, along with several students from the Jackson-area, at the SmokeFree Mississippi press conference at the State Capitol on Jan. 25 in Jackson. The song, “Smoke Free Me,” talks of the pitfalls of second-hand smoke and its effects.

Ware, Barber bound over to grand jury; no reduction in bond

2012-02-01T11:19:30-06:00

After hearing testimony during a preliminary hearing today, Attala County Justice Court Judge Bob Jordan bound over Frankie Barber and Barry Ware to the grand jury.

Sears closing in Kosciusko

2012-02-01T08:51:08-06:00

The signs in the windows of Sears on Veterans Memorial Drive in Kosciusko read: “Store Closing Sale,” “Entire Store on Sale,” “Nothing Held Back.”

No new info in Ellington disappearance

2012-02-01T08:43:02-06:00

A year has now come and gone since local businesswoman Vickie Ellington has gone missing.

Man charged in shooting death on Rone

2012-01-30T14:50:57-06:00

A weekend shooting has left one dead and another behind bars, according to the Kosciusko Police Department.