Author: Staff Report
Mississippi Has Record Jump In Covid-19 Cases
Mississippi has set another new record for a single-day increase in reported cases of COVID-19. Tuesday marked the first time the Health Department reported 1,635 new cases. The state has recently had several days with increases of more than 1,000 cases. The state health... Read More.
Leake Inmates Make Back To School Masks for Kids
Leake inmates are making masks again. Captain Alisa Bradley, Chief of Security at Leake Department of Corrections said that inmates are now making back to school masks for kids. The initiative first started in the spring when there was a statewide mask shortage and... Read More.
Today In History, July 22nd
Today is Wednesday, July 22, the 204th day of 2020. There are 162 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln presented to his Cabinet a preliminary draft of the Emancipation Proclamation.
On this date:
In 1587, an English... Read More.
Carthage-Bulk Trash Pick Up Starts Today!
Bulk trash pickup starts today in Carthage. Accepted for the twice yearly roundup are items such as debris, furniture, mattresses and other household items. Tires, microwaves, vehicles, kitchen appliances, washer dryer machines, computers, and televisions will not be picked up.
Round up times are 7a.m.-4p.m.... Read More.
FREE Covid Testing Today In Philadelphia
FREE Covid testing continues today in Philadelphia. This testing is available at the Neshoba County Coliseum. You must pre-register. To schedule an appointment sign up with the C Spire app, see link- https://www.umc.edu/CoronaVirus/COVID-19-Testing/Home.html or call 601-496-7200 if you do not have a smart... Read More.
MSU Athletics Moves To Mobile Ticketing for 2020
MSU Athletics Moves To Mobile Ticketing For 2020
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Athletics will transition to mobile ticketing for all ticketed athletic events, beginning with the 2020 football season. The move to mobile ticketing will provide greater convenience and a safer environment for fans. It... Read More.
Multiple Burglary Arrests in Neshoba County
The following were booked into the Neshoba County Detention Center for burglaries, and other crimes, in the past week.
Earthquake in Mississippi!
An Earthquake has been reported in Mississippi. MEMA Executive Director Greg Michel stated that a 2.3 magnitude earthquake was registered in the Clarksdale area yesterday morning. No report of significant damage at this time.
Michel said this type of natural disaster along with the ongoing... Read More.
Gov Reeves Mandates Masks For Additional Counties
Gov. Tate Reeves is requiring that people wear masks in public in 23 out of 82 counties in Mississippi. The executive order is an expansion of a past order that required mask-wearing in 13 counties in the state. Reeves has refused to impose a... Read More.
Today In History, July 21st
Today is Tuesday, July 21, the 203rd day of 2020. There are 163 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 21, 1925, the so-called "Monkey Trial" ended in Dayton, Tennessee, with John T. Scopes found guilty of violating state law for... Read More.
Stuff The Bus Today In Philadelphia
Stuff The Bus today! United Way of East Mississippi's Neshoba's "Stuff The Bus" will be parked in front of CDP at The Depot in Philadelphia from 9am-3pm. Bring school supplies, new or gently used uniforms, monetary donations and fill the bus. Kona Ice of... Read More.
