Author: Staff Report
Geyser Falls Remains Closed!
Geyser Falls remains closed. According to representatives, the water theme park will remain closed through the season. If you have a 2020 season pass, it will be honored in the 2021 season."The decision to remain closed was out of an abundance of caution over... Read More.
Gov Reeves Releases The Covid-19 Exec Order Cheat Sheet
A Covid-19 executive order cheat sheet has been released. Governor Reeves has signed 59 orders so far and says "as we've worked to respond quickly to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, I know all of these orders have left many confused on where... Read More.
Carthage City Hall Lobby Remains Closed
The Carthage City Hall lobby remains closed. According to City Clerk Penny Spears, "the drop box is open for bill payments or documents and the staff is available by phone to answer questions or help with city matters." The City Hall phone number is... Read More.
Choctaw Tribal Schools- Grab and Go Meals Available 8/6-8/28!
Grab and Go Meals are back this Thursday! Choctaw Tribal Schools are providing the meals between August 6 through August 28 between 11:00am-1:00pm. Meals will be served drive by style at respective schools and are available for children up to age 18 years.In order... Read More.
MSDH Back to School Form Event Continues
The back to school health form event continues. The Mississippi Dept. of Health is hosting a one-stop curbside event that will provide required school entry/registration forms. This special event allows parents to get a copy of their child’s Form 121 (shot record), if the... Read More.
Hemp Farming License Applications Now Available In Mississippi
Mississippi farmers or those interested in becoming farmers can start applying for hemp grower licenses. The Daily Leader reports the license application period began Saturday and runs through Oct. 31 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Hemp is a member of the cannabis plant... Read More.
Today In History, August 3rd
Today is Monday, Aug. 3, the 216th day of 2020. There are 150 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On August 3, 1993, the Senate voted 96-to-three to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
On this date:
In 1807, former Vice President Aaron... Read More.
Breaking: Pearl River Resort Casinos Reopening
CHOCTAW, MS (JULY 31, 2020) – Pearl River Resort, owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI), today announced plans for the phased reopening of its Bok Homa Casino and Golden Moon Hotel & Casino properties. Bok Homa Casino located in Sandersville,... Read More.
Breaking: Golden Moon Reopening Video
https://youtu.be/Dm7vlagoFwk
The Sales Tax Holiday Starts Today!
The sales tax holiday has started. The tax holiday runs all day today and tomorrow until midnight. It includes apparel and shoe items under $100 and more. Also, included this year are back to school supplies such as back packs note books, pencils and... Read More.
Today In History, July 31st
Today is Friday, July 31, the 213th day of 2020. There are 153 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 31, 1777, during the Revolutionary War, the Marquis de Lafayette, a 19-year-old French nobleman, was made a major-general in the American... Read More.
