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Cold Weather and Home Heating Safety

Wednesday, January 6 by Robbie Watson

Cold weather is in the forecast, so once again we think of indoor heating safety. While many people have central heating, others do not. The Mississippi State Fire Marshall has provided a list of guidelines to help keep us safe and warm.Never use... Read More.

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SBA’s ASCENT Online Workshop to Assist Expansion of Women Owned Businesses is Tomorrow

Wednesday, January 6 by Robbie Watson

The Mississippi division of SBA has announced a webinar launch for tomorrow. The event will introduce ASCENT, which according to the SBA is a first-of-its-kind digital online learning platform geared to help women-owned small businesses grow and scale their existing business. The National SBA... Read More.

ECCC Foundation Scholarships available starting today

Wednesday, January 6 by Robbie Watson

ECCC foundation scholarships are available starting today. According to ECCC the application for scholarships awarded by the East Central Community College Foundation will be available through Feb. 19th. Students applying for scholarships must first complete an application for admission located at the top of... Read More.

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Free Covid-19 Testing In Attala and Leake Today But You Must Pre-Screen

Tuesday, January 5 by Robbie Watson

Free Covid-19 testing is available today at the Attala and Leake County Health Departments. However, before getting tested you must first be screened by speaking with a UMMC clinician to determine your likelihood of COVID-19 infection or exposure. This can be done by calling... Read More.

Final Adoption in The Works for New Mississippi State Flag

Tuesday, January 5 by Robbie Watson

Mississippi legislators begin their 2021 session today. Adopting the new state flag is one of the first tasks at hand. A commission designed the new flag, and voters approved the design in November by 73 percent. Legislators now have to vote to make the... Read More.

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Representative Kenneth Walker Talks New Legislative Session and The Seriousness of Covid

Tuesday, January 5 by Robbie Watson

The Mississippi Legislature goes back in to session today at noon. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann recently said "Mississippi legislators should consider delaying much of their 2021 session by several weeks. They should handle a few pressing matters, then leave the Capitol until March. That... Read More.

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Covid-19 Vaccinations in Neshoba Today For Health Care Workers, Appointment Mandatory

Tuesday, January 5 by Robbie Watson

Drive-thru vaccinations are available today at the Neshoba County Health Department. In order to qualify you must be a health care worker in some capacity. Also, you must fill out a prescreen vaccination application and also have an appointment. As of today 23,511 people... Read More.

Neshoba Sheriff Eric Clark Acknowledges Deputy Ramsey and Deputy Willis

Monday, January 4 by Robbie Watson

Neshoba Sheriff Eric Clark is acknowledging Deputy Hunter Ramsey and Deputy Julian Willis. "Both have worked extremely hard over the holiday weekend. They made 3 felony arrests for possession of controlled substance and 16 misdemeanor violations. Talking about starting the new year off right!"... Read More.

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Free Covid-19 Testing Today In Attala, Neshoba and Winston – Must Pre-Screen

Monday, January 4 by Robbie Watson

Free Covid-19 testing is available today at the Attala, Neshoba, and Winston County Health Departments. How before getting tested you must first be screened by speaking with a UMMC clinician to determine your likelihood of COVID-19 infection or exposure. This can be done by... Read More.

Philadelphia Mayor and City Council Election Season Starts Today

Monday, January 4 by Robbie Watson

The election season has officially started. According to Philadelphia City Hall, the qualifying process begins today and runs until 5pm February. The Mayor and all Alderman positions are up for election this year. Mayor James A. Young has already said he would run for... Read More.

18 Drive Thru Vaccination Locations Open This Week For HealthCare Workers – Neshoba Included

Sunday, January 3 by Robbie Watson

Drive-thru vaccination sites open today. According to the MSDH 18 drive thru sites across the state have opened. This first round of vaccinations is available to health care workers only such as any healthcare worker, paid or unpaid, in any setting where they may... Read More.

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SNAP Benefits Continue In January

Sunday, January 3 by Robbie Watson

Snap benefits will continue. According to the Mississippi Department of Human Services households currently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be eligible for a supplemental benefit for January 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Similar benefits were provided for certified SNAP households... Read More.