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District 27 Rep Kenneth Walker Tests Positive, Talks Covid

Friday, July 10 by Lolly Dude

Local Representative Kenneth Walker has tested positive for Covid-19. He announced "In an effort to provide an update to the testing at the state capital, I wanted to inform my constituents, family, colleagues, and... Read More.

Masks to be required at MS driver’s license offices

Wednesday, July 8 by Breck Riley

Masks will become mandatory at all Driver License Offices beginning Monday, July 13. “We have to be diligent in our efforts to limit transmission of the virus,” said DPS Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell. “We... Read More.

Effective Immediately-Youth Curfew for Carthage

Tuesday, July 7 by Lolly Dude

A Youth Curfew is in effect immediately. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted last night to instate an 11p.m. youth curfew until August 31st. The decision was made based on recent incidences of... Read More.

MS Braves announces cancellation of 2020 season

Wednesday, July 1 by Breck Riley

There will be no Mississippi Braves, or any other Minor League Baseball, season for the remainder of 2020. This season would have marked the Braves' 16th season at Trustmark Park and was scheduled to begin... Read More.

Free Covid Testing is Back In Carthage Saturday

Wednesday, June 17 by Lolly Dude

Free Covid-19 testing is back in Carthage this Saturday, June 20th. Free pre-screening is required through an online questionnaire at https://umc.edu/CoronaVirus/COVID-19-Screening.html Also, Health professionals from the UMMC Center for Telehealth are available at... Read More.

Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program Applications Available Today at Noon!

Thursday, June 11 by Lolly Dude

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... Read More.

Square Affair is Heating Up, Wayward Jones to Perform

Wednesday, June 10 by Lolly Dude

Square Affair is heating up. Featured entertainment this year will be country music recording artist Wayward Jones sponsored by Boswell Media and The Guitar Academy. Wayward Jones was the 2019 Boswell Media Mississippi Songwriter of... Read More.

Teacher Pay Raise Plan Fails Amid Budget Concerns

Wednesday, June 10 by Lolly Dude

(AP) — A proposed teacher pay raise has died at the Mississippi Capitol because of budget concerns during the coronavirus pandemic. In early February, the Senate passed a bill to provide a $1,000 pay... Read More.

LTC Facilities with active Covid outbreaks made public

Thursday, June 4 by Lolly Dude

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... Read More.

Video: Prayer rally held in downtown Kosciusko

Sunday, May 31 by Breck Riley

Good News – New Covid Cases Way Down In Attala, Leake, and Scott County

Thursday, May 28 by Lolly Dude

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... Read More.

Expert: Slow economic recovery for Mississippi amid virus

Wednesday, May 27 by Breck Riley

The state economist says Mississippi can expect a long, slow economic recovery from the shock of job losses and the steep decline in commercial activity tied to the coronavirus pandemic. Darrin Webb spoke to legislators... Read More.

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