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.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FREE Covid Testing Today In Philadelphia

FREE testing continues today. UMMC and the MSDH are providing free drive-through Covid-19 testing today, May 6th, in Philadelphia at the Neshoba County Coliseum. The threshold for testing has lowered. "Anyone who has crossed paths with a Covid positive person or who is experiencing... Read More.
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Carthage Curfew Lifted For Citizens!!!

Carthage curfew has been lifted for citizens. While the curfew has been lifted for the citizens of Carthage, the City of Carthage curfew is still In effect for businesses, according to Mayor Vivians. "We are still under The Safer At Home Order until May... Read More.
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