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Fines, Prison Time Now Possible for Refusing to Isolate

Saturday, August 21 by Chris Davis

STATE WIDE--You could now face a fine of up to $500 or six months in prison if you test positive for COVID-19 and do not isolate in your house for 10 days. State health officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs made that possible with a mandate... Read More.

Guest: The Infrastructure Bill May Be Too Expensive

Friday, August 20 by Chris Davis

WASHINGTON--Congressman Michael Guest has serious concerns about the infrastructure bill that's already been passed by the U.S. Senate and now must be considered by the House. He said in an interview with Kicks96 Thursday, that the bill is not totally paid for, and will... Read More.

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Neshoba County Schools Mask Mandate to Continue

Friday, August 20 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--The mask requirement for Neshoba County Schools will continue through Sept. 3, announced the district on their Facebook page."After discussion with local medical officials, the NCSD will continue to implement the mask requirement through September 3 at which time we will reevaluate our... Read More.

Reeves Won’t Shut Down Schools or Require Masks

Friday, August 20 by Chris Davis

STATE WIDE--Gov. Tate Reeves stressed during a news conference Thursday that he doesn't believe it's his job as governor to make blanket decisions for school districts across the state. He said he believes shutting down all schools because of coronavirus is a mistake."I'm not,... Read More.

Students on Hybrid Learning Can Compete in Sports

Friday, August 20 by Chris Davis

JACKSON, Miss.--Students who are on a hybrid learning schedule can compete in school sports. The Mississippi High School Activities Association announced that decision Thursday, the same day that Kosciusko schools decided to provide a hybrid option after a two-week period on all-virtual learning.It was... Read More.

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Thompson Says Vigilance Is Necessary Ahead of Sept. 11 Anniversary

Thursday, August 19 by Chris Davis

WASHINGTON--The Department of Homeland Security has reason to believe terrorist groups like Al Qaeda are still capable of executing attacks against Americans, and they are warning people to be on the lookout. Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), is also encouraging vigilance, but not just for... Read More.

What Could Save Your Life If you Get COVID-19

Thursday, August 19 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--The pandemic may be worse than it has ever been in Mississippi, according to numbers released by the state Dept. of Health. More than 4,000 cases were reported Wednesday, with 36 more people dead from the virus.That number includes two people in Holmes... Read More.

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Leake Co. Schools Appoint Bell-Luckett to Help Kids Succeed

Thursday, August 19 by Chris Davis

CARTHAGE, Miss.--You may have heard the old proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child". Phyllis Bell-Luckett not only believes in that saying, but wants to take a step further to help get parents and the community involved in the education of kids... Read More.

James Creer Running for State Senate

Thursday, August 19 by Chris Davis

KEMPER COUNTY, Miss.--James Creer wants to represent you in the Mississippi Senate. He's announced he's running in the special election to fill the vacant seat for District 23,The district covers some of Winston County and areas just east of Philadelphia.Creer has lived in Kemper... Read More.

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Man Killed by Deputies in Scott County

Wednesday, August 18 by Chris Davis

SCOTT COUNTY, Miss.--A man who was described by Scott County deputies as being "heavily armed", was shot by those deputies after he confronted them Saturday.The sheriff's department told our newsgathering partners at WTOK News Center 11 that Robert Bailey was firing shots at workers... Read More.

How Ham Jam Got Canceled

Wednesday, August 18 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--One of Philadelphia's signature festivals has been canceled for 2021. The Community Development Partnership posted on their Facebook page that Ham Jam, which was set for October 16, has been canceled, not postponed.Philadelphia Main Street made that decision because of the rising number... Read More.

Neshoba General Needs Relief; UMMC May Be Helping

Wednesday, August 18 by Chris Davis

JACKSON, Miss.--The state's largest hospital and trauma center, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, usually takes the transfer patients from smaller hospitals across the state. But, they've been jammed up with COVID patients themselves. Now they've opened a second field hospital in the parking... Read More.