Attala
Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program Applications Available Today at Noon!
The Back to Business Mississippi Grant program starts today. Governor Tate Reeves announced that grant program applications are available online starting today at noon. Grants will be available for businesses with 50 employees or less that were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Amounts range... Read More.
Free Covid Testing Returning to Attala County
FREE Covid testing will be available in Attala county on June 13th. UMMC and the MSDH are providing free drive-through Covid-19 testing at the Attala County Coliseum. "Anyone who has crossed paths with a Covid-19 positive person or who is experiencing any symptoms can now... Read More.
Community Transmission is Main Covid-19 Concern
Community transmission continues to be the main focus for Covid-19 transmission. Gov Reeves expressed concern saying "Covid-19 is not over and urged people to stay in the fight and be vigilant." Social gatherings such as protests and summer events combined with lack of social... Read More.
Attala County Sheriff’s Office makes drug arrests
On 06/04/2020, Jamey Hutchison, a 32-year-old white male, was arrested for petit larceny, trespassing, and felony possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine).An investigation by the Attala Sheriff's Department led to the arrest of Hutchison and other charges may be forthcoming from other jurisdictions in the... Read More.
Mid-MS Regional Library announces reopening and Summer Reading Program plans
The Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System is resuming partial services for all branch locations on June 8 in accordance with the library’s phased reopening plan.Patrons will be permitted inside library buildings to browse collections of “grab & go” books and movies plus request other items,... Read More.
Breaking: LTC Facilities with Active Covid Outbreaks Made Public
The Mississippi Department of Health has released the names of Long Term Care Facilities with active Covid outbreaks. The list was announced late Wednesday night following a court ruling and recommendation by the Mississippi Attorney General's office. The list will be updated daily on... Read More.
Mid-Mississippi Libraries Reopening for Curbside Services
The Mid-Mississippi Library system is reopening on a modified basis. It was announced at the Carthage City Hall meeting on Monday night that the Mid-Mississippi Libraries would be reopening for curbside services only. Check your local library for detailed information. Carthage-Leake County Library #... Read More.
Good News – New Covid Cases Way Down In Attala, Leake, and Scott County
Covid Numbers are down in Attala, Leake and Scott counties. Overall percentages as well as per capita cases have dropped in these regions. According to the MSDH website, these counties are not currently listed on the top 12 list from across the state. According... Read More.
