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The Mississippi Department of Archives and History has awarded over $3 million in grants to preservation and restoration projects across the state including one in Neshoba County and another in Holmes County.   Booker T. Washington School in Philadelphia will receive $115,200 for gym floor and bleacher repairs.  And the county courthouse in Lexington has been awarded $276,630... Read More.

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Mississippi dipped below 8,000 in Friday's State Health Department report.  After two straight days above that mark, the new daily total was 7,509.  In this part of central Mississippi, the numbers were similar to Thursday with 151 new infections in Neshoba County, 49 in Leake County and 37 in Attala... Read More.

The National Weather Service says the coldest temperatures of the winter this weekend could cause some problems in this part of central Mississippi.  With tonight's lows between 15 and 20, there's a danger of hypothermia with prolonged exposure and exposed pipes could be damaged.  Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing for about 18 hours-- from 6... Read More.

Summer league softball registration will be held at Hugh Ellard Park Saturday, Feb. 5 Registration will take place from 9:00 am to noon and includes ages 3-18. The cost is $65 for one, $65 for the second, and $165 for three of more. Anyone interested in coaching or other information can contact Kay Patrick at 289-7273 or 601-416-1023.

  The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted Thursday to allow school districts to use hybrid scheduling if needed to minimize the current spread of COVID-19.The hybrid scheduling option is available immediately and will extend through March 11, 2022. Hybrid scheduling enables districts to reduce the number of... Read More.