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Finalists Announced for Mississippi Songwriter of the Year 2026
The finalists have been announced for the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year.
A panel of music industry judges listened to the songs and judged the lyrics to all submitted songs at the famous Wishbone Studio in Muscle Shoals, AL.
Fifteen finalists have been chosen and... Read More.
Karaoke competition coming to Central MS Fair
Get ready to take the stage at the Central Mississippi Fair Karaoke Competition.
Warm up those vocal cords and compete for cash prizes in a fun-filled night of music and entertainment at the Attala County Coliseum.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
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Conehatta Man Sentenced in Federal Child Molestation Case
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A Conehatta man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for sexual contact with two people under the age of sixteen.
Quindon Bailey John, 24, was indicted in Feb. 2024 and pleaded guilty to the charge in July of 2025.
The case was investigated... Read More.
Sheriff Warns Against Spam Calls and Texts
The Attala County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is warning the public about a phone scam targeting local residents.
Scammers are calling or texting residents claiming to be from the sheriff’s office. The fraudsters say that the recipient owes money and demand payment. The scammers may use... Read More.
Vehicle Run Off in the Woods in Zama Area
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--A vehicle ran off into the woods early Saturday morning in Attala County.
Dispatchers got an alert from an iPhone detection device at 3:30 Saturday morning, which turned out to be accurate.
The wreck was on Hwy. 19 south near Attala Rd. 5053, in the... Read More.
WANTED: Dezirae Watson for Malicious Mischief by Carthage Police Department
Dezirae Watson is wanted by the Carthage Police Department for malicious mischief. Few details are available at this time. If you have any information regarding Ms. Watson’s whereabouts, contact the Carthage Police Department at 601-267-8011. According to CPD, all tips will remain anonymous.
No Tornado in Neshoba County
The National Weather Service has determined that the storm damage which occurred in Neshoba County May 6th was the result of straight-line winds and large hail, not a tornado. A survey team from the NWS office in Jackson examined the damage this week and... Read More.
LA Rebels Runner Up to State Title
The Division two State Championship baseball game took place at Madden tonight between the Leake Academy Rebels and the Amite School Center Rebels. Each team had one win in the series with tonight's game determining the State Champs. The teams were tied 3-3 after... Read More.
