Author: Staff Report
Number of Students With Covid-19 Doubled Within Week According to MSDH
(AP) — New confirmed cases of coronavirus among students in Mississippi doubled in a week's time. That's according to data from the state department of health. The number of students who tested positive for coronavirus increased from around 580 to more than 1,000. Last... Read More.
Carthage City Hall Lobby Closed Again
The Carthage City Hall lobby is closed again. According to Mayor Vivians, the reason for the closing is a recent rise in Covid-19 cases. However, bill payments are still still being received in the drop box or online and offices remain open. For more... Read More.
Philadelphia – Fallen Veterans Monument Update
The Fallen Veterans Monument ceremony was last week. According to monument committee chairman Ray Crocker over 300 individuals attend the ceremony. "Our Master gave us perfect weather and our speaker was outstanding. Now we are finalizing connection of the sidewalk and completion is expected... Read More.
MASA Fund Application Deadline is December 1st.
The MASA Fund application deadline is December 1st. Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson said he is encouraging producers to continue to apply for Mississippi Agriculture Stabilization Act (“MASA”) Funds, which were first made available to producers on October 15, 2020.
“We have... Read More.
Philadelphia – Third Thursday Is Tomorrow
Third Thursday is back in Philadelphia. The Community Development Partnership announced that the event runs from 5pm-8pm tomorrow for an evening of holiday shopping and eating in downtown Philadelphia. Also, see link below to register for a chance to win a $50. gift certificate... Read More.
Governor Reeves Proposes Phasing Out State Income Tax
(AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says the state should phase out its individual income tax to attract new residents. Reeves on Monday released his proposed state budget for the year that begins July 1. The Republican suggests that Mississippi erase the income tax... Read More.
Chief Cyrus Ben Issues Resumption Of Safer At Home, Curfew Reinstated
Chief Cyrus Ben has issued executive order 2020-09 "Resumption of Safer At Home." Chief Ben made an announcement "stating that order was put in place due to the recent increase of Covid-19 cases within the Tribal Land Community. As part of the order, curfew... Read More.
Keep Walnut Grove Beautiful is This Saturday
Keep Walnut Grove Beautiful will hold its first official community litter pickup this Saturday. The event starts at 9am and participants are advised to gather at Town Hall to get safety vests, area maps, and trash bags. If you want to pick up litter... Read More.
Mayor’s Youth Council to Distribute Food Packages for Thanksgiving
The Carthage Mayor's Youth council is distributing food for Thanksgiving. The focus of this food drive is to provide for the elderly and disabled in the Carthage community. Spokesperson Sherry Lefore said they were continuing to ask for support of the Mayor's Youth Council.... Read More.
Today In History, Friday, November 20th
Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2020. There are 41 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 20, 2000, lawyers for Al Gore and George W. Bush battled before the Florida Supreme Court over whether the presidential election... Read More.
Today In History,Thursday, November 19th
Today is Thursday, Nov. 19, the 324th day of 2020. There are 42 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.
On... Read More.
