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39 Mississippi Counties Reporting Covid-19 In School Systems – Leake, Neshoba, Winston On List

Monday, August 17 by Staff Report

39 Mississippi counties are reporting Covid-19 cases within school systems. According to Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, there are 109 teacher/staff members and 69 students who have tested positive. 254 teacher/staff members and 489 students have been quarantined. Leake, Neshoba, Scott and... Read More.

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Tucker Elementary Online Training Sessions Start Tomorrow

Monday, August 17 by Staff Report

Tucker Elementary online training starts tomorrow. According to school officials training will be offered to help parents prepare for online learning including how to log in to Google Classroom. Parents will also learn how online assignments will be completed and submitted to the teacher.... Read More.

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Flag Commission Met To Select Finalists. You Can Vote Next Round

Monday, August 17 by Staff Report

The Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag met on Friday to select finalists for the next round. Nine designs were selected to advance. Individuals can now choose a favorite in a nonbinding public poll. Click link to see the flag selections and vote... Read More.

Universal Covid Testing Coming To Choctaw – Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Monday, August 17 by Staff Report

Universal Covid testing is coming to Choctaw. According to Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, the testing will be available this Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Choctaw. The testing site will be in the parking lot of the Silver Star Casino. Anyone can... Read More.

Today In History, August 17th

Monday, August 17 by Staff Report

Today is Monday, Aug. 17, the 230th day of 2020. There are 136 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 17, 2017, a van plowed through pedestrians along a packed promenade in the Spanish city of Barcelona, killing 13 people and injuring... Read More.

Gov. Reeves Restricts Spectators at K-12 Extracurricular Sports & Activities

Sunday, August 16 by Staff Report

Spectator limitations are being set at all K-12 events. Governor Reeves has issued a new guideline that will limit the number of spectators allowed at any event including sports games and concerts. No more than two people per student will be allowed to attend... Read More.

Mississippi State Fair Livestock Show Is Coming

Saturday, August 15 by Staff Report

The Mississippi State Fair Livestock Show schedule has been released. According to State Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gibson the schedule has been set starting October 8th through October 18th. Below please see a list of events. More details to come.2020 MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR... Read More.

Today In History, August 16th

Saturday, August 15 by Staff Report

Today is Sunday, Aug. 16, the 229th day of 2020. There are 137 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 16, 1987, 156 people were killed when Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed while trying to take off from Detroit; the sole survivor... Read More.

Golden Moon Hotel and Casino Opens Today at Noon

Friday, August 14 by Staff Report

The Golden Moon Hotel and Casino opens today at noon. "After over four months of closure, we are excited to welcome our Guests back and look forward to safely providing them with outstanding service and a comfortable gaming experience,” said William “Sonny” Johnson, President... Read More.

Be Alert: Multiple Zero-Turn Lawn Mower Thefts in Leake, No Key Needed

Friday, August 14 by Staff Report

Multiple lawn mower thefts are being reported in Leake County. According to Sheriff Randy Atkinson, there have been four zero-turn lawn mowers stolen within recent weeks. And there is a pattern. "The thefts are happening very early in the morning and while some of... Read More.

Leake Inmates Mask Making Update – 1700 Distributed, More Supplies Needed

Friday, August 14 by Staff Report

Leake inmates are making masks again. Actually, they have not stopped. Since the new initiative began in July, 1700 children and adult masks have been made and distributed. And the requests just keep coming. Captain Alisa Bradley, Chief of Security at Leake Department of... Read More.

Today In History, August 14th

Friday, August 14 by Staff Report

Today is Friday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2020. There are 139 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 14, 1997, an unrepentant Timothy McVeigh was formally sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing. (McVeigh was executed by lethal... Read More.