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Two More Local COVID Deaths Reported

Friday, October 21 by Randy Bell

The State Health Department is reporting new COVID deaths in Attala and Neshoba counties. The two were identified from recently reviewed death certificate reports, the deaths occurring between August 20th and October 7th. Since last Tuesday, Leake County has reported 21 new COVID cases,... Read More.

MDE: Neshoba Ranks Highest Among Local Schools

Tuesday, September 27 by Randy Bell

For the first time since 2019, the report cards are in for Mississippi’s schools. The State Department of Education has released unofficial accountability grades for all of the schools and districts for last year. Locally, Neshoba County was the highest-rated district, scoring an A. ... Read More.

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Another Monkeypox Case in a Local Public Health District

Friday, September 23 by Randy Bell

The State Health Department is now reporting a total of 71 cases of monkeypox in Mississippi, including a fourth case in Public Health District 3-- made up of Attala and eight other counties. The Health Department doesn't identify the specific counties where the cases... Read More.

Two More Local COVID Deaths Reported

Wednesday, September 21 by Randy Bell

COVID-19 is being blamed for the deaths of two more people in this part of central Mississippi. The State Health Department is reporting that a Leake County resident and another from Neshoba County died during the last two weeks. The number of new infections... Read More.

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Local COVID Update: Numbers Down in the Past Week

Wednesday, September 14 by Randy Bell

The COVID-19 numbers are looking better in this part of central Mississippi. The State Health Department says there were only 26 new cases reported in the past week in Neshoba County, 20 in Leake County and 11 in Attala County. The total of 57... Read More.

Four Monkeypox Cases in Local Health Districts– 40 Statewide

Monday, September 5 by Randy Bell

Only four of Mississippi’s 40 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the public health districts which include Attala, Leake and Neshoba counties. The State Health Department says there’ve been three cases in District 3 which has nine counties including Attala. And there’s been... Read More.

Local Students to Get Career Coaching

Thursday, September 1 by Randy Bell

Three local high schools are expected to benefit from a program to give more students access to career coaches. The state is investing $8 million to put the coaches in 125 schools including Kosciusko High, Ethel High and Neshoba Central High School. The program... Read More.

More COVID Deaths in the Local Area

Wednesday, August 31 by Randy Bell

Two more local COVID deaths are being reported. But it’s not clear how recent those deaths might have been. The State Health Department says someone in Attala County died between June 10th and August 18th, that death just now showing up during a records... Read More.

Updated with Flood Pictures – Local Schools & Offices CLOSED Due to Flooding

Wednesday, August 24 by Ashlee Davis

Due to flooded roads and the continued rain, the following offices and schools are closed. Refresh throughout the day for the latest information and additional closures and early releases.Leake Academy closed all dayWalnut Grove Public Library closed all day9:30 a.m. - Walnut Grove Mayor,... Read More.

State Tests Show Improvement– Local Schools’ Scores Listed Here

Thursday, August 18 by Randy Bell

School has just started but the state test scores are in-- for last year. And across Mississippi, the numbers are up for all subjects.The highest test scores among the local school districts were in Neshoba County, where 79 per cent of the students tested... Read More.

Local Gas Price Gap Widening as Statewide Average Drops

Friday, August 5 by Randy Bell

The gap between local gas prices and what people are paying in many other parts of Mississippi is growing. AAA says the average price statewide is now about $3.69. But in Attala County, the auto club says gas is averaging about six and a... Read More.

Local COVID Update: 1,100+ New Cases in Five Weeks

Wednesday, July 27 by Randy Bell

A total of 1,120 people in the local area have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past five weeks. An update from the State Health Department shows 458 new cases in Neshoba County, 334 in Attala County and 328 in Leake County. And, locally, ... Read More.