Author: Staff Report
Covid Hotspot Increase in Attala, Leake, Neshoba
Regional Covid hotspots are reporting increase again today. Attala reports 191 cases, Leake reports 299 cases, Neshoba reports 307 cases, and Winston reports 61 cases overall. Attala, Leake, and Neshoba are considered hot spots for the state as they continue reporting in top ten... Read More.
Corona Rise Continues in Central Mississippi Today
Coronavirus cases are still on the rise today. Central Mississippi is continuing to show a marked increase of cases. Attala reports 182 cases, Leake reports 286 cases, Neshoba reports 287 cases, and Winston reports 61 cases overall. Attala, Leake, and Neshoba are considered hot... Read More.
Wild Fire Risk Alert !!!!!!
A Wildfire Risk Alert has been announced! The Mississippi Forestry Commission is requesting that any and all outdoor burning be avoided at this time. Central and South MS's high winds and low relative humidity currently have MS at high risk for #wildfire. Check your... Read More.
Central Mississippi, Covid HOTSPOT
Central Mississippi is now a hotspot. According to State Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, several counties in central Mississippi now lead Covid-19 cases across the state per capita as well as overall. The MSDH is continuing to investigate this trend, while sharing resources including... Read More.
“Tell Me Something Good” Funds are Here!!!!
"Tell Me Something Good" scholarship is here. State Treasurer David McRae has launched the Program for the month of May. "Young people across Mississippi are doing amazing things to help their communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic," said McRae. "Not only do we want... Read More.
Leake County Fire Fighter Association Winners Announced!!!
Leake County Fire Fighters Association Scholarship winners are announced. According to association officers James McRae and Jimmy Moore, this years recipients are Haley Alexander, Eric Malone, and Hannah Wilcher. To be eligible for the scholarship a person must be an active member of LCFFA... Read More.
Leake High School Graduations Postponed
Leake High School graduations are postponed. According to Yvette Young, School Superintendent, the decision was made after receiving several suggestions about graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020. "Although I respect and appreciate the input about how to celebrate and acknowledge our seniors, I... Read More.
Restaurants Are Opening Today
Restaurants open today. New guidelines will go into effect today, May 7th, at 8:00 AM, according to Gov. Reeves. The changes will allow restaurants to open under certain conditions such as limited seating capacity, social distancing, and stringent employee operating procedures. Additional specific guidelines... Read More.
State Health Officer Social Distances In Leake County
The State Health Officer social distanced while in Leake County. Dr. Thomas Dobbs, Health Officer, visited with a group of community leaders yesterday at Carthage City Hall. Everyone wore masks and sat six feet apart. Concerns were addressed such as accelerated testing access in... Read More.
LTC Facilities Report 1008 Cases Statewide, No Cases in Leake or Winston
Long term care facilities are reporting additional Covid-19 cases. The MSDH reports 1008 cases statewide. According to the MSDH, long term care (LTC) facilities are considered high risk locations because their residents are older or in poor health. Regionally, Attala County is reporting 38... Read More.
MSDH Reporting 217 New Covid Cases Statewide, No New Cases in Leake
The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 217 new COVID-19 cases statewide. Attala is reporting 159 cases overall including 38 LTC cases and 3 deaths. Leake is reporting 257 cases overall with 2 deaths. Neshoba is reporting 254 cases overall with 11 deaths and... Read More.
