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MSDH: Two Local COVID Deaths Reported

Monday, May 8 by Randy Bell

COVID-19 is being blamed for two more deaths in this part of central Mississippi. The State Health Department says the reports from Attala and Leake counties are among 23 deaths included in the latest... Read More.

MSDH: Another COVID Death in Attala County

Friday, March 24 by Randy Bell

Attala County has recorded its 125th COVID-19 death. The State Health Department isn't saying when the latest death occurred but says it was identified during a review of death certificate reports dating back to... Read More.

MSDH: State’s Flu Rate Unchanged

Tuesday, February 21 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's flu season is hanging on. The State Health Department says-- for the third week in a row-- the overall flu rate is the same, with three and a half per cent of patients... Read More.

MSDH: Third COVID Death in Attala This Month

Thursday, December 29 by Randy Bell

The State Health Department, for the third time this month, is reporting a COVID-19 death in Attala County. That makes 123 since the pandemic began. Leake County has had 125 and Neshoba County 247,... Read More.

MSDH: Sick Patients Putting Strain on Hospitals

Friday, December 9 by Randy Bell

An early and active flu season along with an uptick in COVID-19 cases are creating stress for Mississippi's hospitals. State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney says the availability of ICU beds is dropping, especially... Read More.

MSDH: Flu Activity Eases But Still High

Wednesday, November 23 by Randy Bell

The public health district which includes Attala County has the highest level of flu activity in Mississippi. The State Health Department's most recent numbers show 28 per cent of the patients going to doctors'... Read More.

SCAM ALERT: Mississippi Dept. of Health Imposter

Thursday, August 5 by Breck Riley

Another day, another SCAM ALERT, and this time it involves the Mississippi Department of Health and possibly your Social Security Number. The MSDH released a statement saying "an individual posing as an employee of... Read More.

The Vaccination Report

Monday, March 29 by Breck Riley

1,175,440 vaccines have been administered in Mississippi with 1,360,755 distributed. 7563 people have been vaccinated from Attala, 7563 people from Leake, 4126 from Neshoba, and 6948 from Winston county. Vaccines have now been distributed... Read More.

The Vaccination Report

Monday, March 22 by Breck Riley

As of today 981,590 vaccines have been administered in Mississippi with 1,262,225 distributed. 6750 people have been vaccinated from Attala, 6758 people from Leake, 7046 from Neshoba, and 6157 from Winston county. Vaccines have... Read More.

MSDH guidelines while waiting for COVID-19 test results

Monday, April 13 by Breck Riley

Protective guidelines while waiting for COVID-19 test results can save lives. According to the Mississippi Department of Health a person waiting for test results should stay home, and not go to work.It is also... Read More.