Author: Staff Report
Neshoba: Free Covid-19 Testing for Teachers, School Staff, Nurses, and Childcare Facility Workers Today
Free Covid-19 testing is available in Neshoba County today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days.
Testing hours are noon to 7 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.
Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.
Only 22 Days Till Philadelphia Ham Jam
There are only 22 days until Philadelphia Ham Jam. The arts festival will take place on October 17th from 9am-9pm. Vendor applications are still being accepted and volunteers are needed. Tee shirts are also available. For more information about how you can get involved... Read More.
Today In History, September 23rd
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, the 267th day of 2020. There are 99 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Sept. 23, 1952, Sen. Richard M. Nixon, R-Calif., salvaged his vice-presidential nomination by appearing on television from Los Angeles to refute allegations... Read More.
ECCC Announces 2020 Football Ticket Distribution Plan
East Central Community College has announced plans for the distribution of tickets to the Warriors three home football games this fall in Bailey Stadium as well as tickets to the three away contests. Executive Order 1519 signed Aug. 20 by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves... Read More.
Leake Sheriffs Dept. and Sheriff Atkinson Host Mississippi Association of Regional Jail Members
The Leake County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Randy Atkinson recently hosted members of the Mississippi Association of Regional Jails. Included were Sheriffs and Wardens from across the state. As part of the meeting the group discussed housing per diem for inmates of the Mississippi... Read More.
SCAM Alert Issued for Snap Participants
A scam alert has been issued for SNAP. According to the Mississippi Dept. of Human Services, the USDA has issued a notice to protect SNAP participants from Fraud. You are advised to be aware of a text saying you are now eligible for SNAP... Read More.
Meridian Honors Gospel Singer Jamal Roberts
A Mississippi city is celebrating a gospel singer who finished in the top three of a televised competition. Jamal Roberts of Meridian performed this season on BET's "Sunday Best." Local residents held a parade for him downtown on Monday. Roberts is a 2016 graduate... Read More.
Leake: 8 Day Countdown Until Oktoberfest – A Few Vendor Slots Available
Oktoberfest starts in 8 days. The 48th annual arts and crafts show runs Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd. Expect to see the club 66 car show, pumpkin patch and the great ping pong drop. Featured arts and crafts from bird hoses, leather... Read More.
Rain and Flash Flooding In Mississippi From Tropical Storm Beta
Tropical storm Beta made landfall late Monday near Port O'Conner, Texas causing flooding in Houston and Galveston according to the Associated Press. MEMA says rain and possible flash flooding are possible in Mississippi today and tomorrow. As much as 2-4 four inches of rain... Read More.
