Author: Staff Report
Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Winston Report New Covid Cases
The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 248 new COVID-19 cases statewide. Attala is reporting 89 cases overall including 22 LTC cases. Leake is reporting 179 cases overall with 1 death. Neshoba is reporting 169 cases overall with 3 deaths and 2 LTC cases.... Read More.
Testing Criteria Lowered in Leake County
More testing is on the way. The testing capability is strong, therefore criteria for Covid-19 testing has been lowered, according to Dr. Thomas Dobbs, Mississippi Health Officer. A person can now possibly received testing without a documented temperature if they are experiencing other symptoms... Read More.
CDC Instructs How to Make A Face Mask
The CDC recommends face masks. They offer instructions for wearing them correctly as well as how to make them. Provided on their website are methods for making handmade masks and sewn versions. According to the CDC, wearing a face covering in public is important,... Read More.
MDES To PAY Retroactive
The Mississippi Department of Economic Security will Pay. Individuals will be compensated according to date of unemployment not time of the application, Governor Tate Reeves said in a news conference on Monday. People who have not been able to complete applications online are encouraged... Read More.
LTC Facilities Report Increase Overall – NO New Cases Regionally
LTC facilities are reporting additional Covid-19 cases since yesterday. The MSDH reports 679 cases statewide, an increase of 42 since yesterday. According to the MSDH, long term care (LTC) facilities are considered high risk locations because their residents are older or in poor health.... Read More.
April 27th-New Covid Cases in Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Winston
The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 183 new COVID-19 cases statewide. Attala is reporting 86 cases overall including 16 LTC cases. Leake is reporting 161 cases overall with 1 death. Neshoba is reporting 156 cases overall with 3 deaths and 2 LTC cases.... Read More.
Neshoba County DYW 2021 Selected
Neshoba County has a new "Distinguished Young Woman." Mary Kate Moran has been selected as the 2021 Neshoba County representative. Marlee Thomas is first alternate and Emma Taylor is second alternate. This year the candidates had to compete digital style because of Covid-19 social... Read More.
FREE Covid Testing in Carthage, April 29th
Free Covid-19 testing is coming to Carthage. The UMMC and the MSDH will provide free drive-through testing on Wednesday, April 29th. A person must be pre-screened by telephone or the C Spire Health app prior to testing. According to Mayor Vivians, "community testing is... Read More.
Watch For Over-Payment Notices!
Overpayment notifications are on the way. According to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, "some individuals may have received a notification regarding overpayments. This is because you may have been overpaid." MDES is not requesting anyone to repay these funds. The MDES is aware... Read More.
