Author: Staff Report

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 4, the 217th day of 2020. There are 149 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 4, 1944, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank was arrested with her sister, parents and four others by the Gestapo after hiding for... Read More.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.