Staff Report, Author at Kicks96news.com - Central Mississippi News 24/7

Facebook is Offering Cash Grants and Ad Credits to Help Businesses

Tuesday, March 31 by Staff Report

Facebook Small Business Grants Program is offering 100 Million Dollars in Cash Grants and Ad Credits. According to Facebook.com the funds will be available for up to 30,000 people in 30 countries including across the United States. The purpose of the grants program is to... Read More.

Funeral Arrangements for Carthage Fire Chief Robin Jones

Tuesday, March 31 by Staff Report

Service Arrangements For Chief Robin Jones Due to the family request, there will be no visitation for Fire Chief Rob Jones. The gravesite service will be at New Providence Baptist Church on Hwy. 429 at 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The funeral procession will be leaving Wilcox... Read More.

March 31st – MSDH Reports NO New Cases of Coronavirus in Attala, Leake, or Neshoba

Tuesday, March 31 by Staff Report

State & Local - No new cases of Coronavirus are being reported in Attala, Leake, or Neshoba Counties this morning. 90 new cases are being reported statewide. This brings the total number of cases to 10 in Attala County, 5 in Leake County, and... Read More.

https://www.kicks96news.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/The-Carousel-House-landing-page-1.pdf

Breaking: Pearl River Resort Extends Temporary Closure

Tuesday, March 31 by Staff Report

Neshoba - An extended temporary closure of Pearl River Resort is in effect until further notice. According to Pearl River Resort spokesperson Erica Moore, their goal was to reopen the properties on April 1, 2020. "We are committed to doing what is right. The... Read More.

https://www.kicks96news.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ivey-Mechanical-Job-Fair-landing-page.pdf

Neshoba County COVID-19 Task Force Emphasizes Seriousness of Pandemic

Tuesday, March 31 by Staff Report

The Philadelphia-Neshoba Choctaw Covid-19 Task Force strongly emphasizes the seriousness of the pandemic. "Everyone please exercise all necessary actions, be diligent and adhere to guidelines from the CDC and the MSDH to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please limit your outings, adhere to social... Read More.

MSDH Updates List of Coronavirus Testing Locations

Tuesday, March 31 by Staff Report

State-Local -The Mississippi State Department of Health is providing a list of local Individual Coronavirus testing providers. "These locations listed are in addition to Mississippi State Department of Health testing sites and set their own individual fees," according to the MSDH website. Screening guidelines... Read More.

March 30th-Neshoba County Coronavirus Tele-Screen Updates

Monday, March 30 by Staff Report

Neshoba County General tele-screening site is reporting that 76 people have tested through their location. Results for 50 people have returned. 48 of those tests have returned back as negative with 2 testing positive at this location, according to Annette Watkins, spokesperson for Neshoba... Read More.

Statutory Rape, Drug Possession, and Other Recent Arrests

Monday, March 30 by Staff Report

Carthage Fire Chief Robin Jones Will Be Greatly Missed

Monday, March 30 by Staff Report

Carthage Fire Chief Robin Jones passed away this morning following a twelve hour emergency aortic surgery. He had worked in Leake County for over 40 years. Serving many years in the Carthage Fire Department, he was loved and respected by so many. Tommy Malone,... Read More.

March 30th- MSDH Reports 89 New Covid-19 Cases Statewide

Monday, March 30 by Staff Report

State & Local - 89 new cases of Covid-19 are being reported this morning statewide. This brings the total number of cases to 10 in Attala County, 6 cases in Winston County, 5 cases in Leake County, and 4 in Neshoba County, according to... Read More.

The Main Street Chamber of Leake County Gives Survival Tips for Small Businesses

Monday, March 30 by Staff Report

The Main Street Chamber of Leake County is providing survival tips for small businesses dealing with the impact of the Coronavirus. Russell Baty, Program Director, has included updated information about how small businesses can utilize many different resources to find support during this challenging... Read More.

Mississippi Department of Employment Security Helps Workers Impacted by Covid-19

Monday, March 30 by Staff Report

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has announced that Mississippi workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19 circumstances will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits. Based on guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor and Governor Tate Reeves, MDES... Read More.