Author: Staff Report
Monday, March 23rd – No New Cases of Coronavirus reported in Attala or Leake County
Regional - There are no new confirmed cases of Coronavirus reported in Attala or Leake County according to the Mississippi Department of Health website. Neshoba County is still reporting zero cases. 2 cases have been reported in Winston County. The CDC is reporting 42... Read More.
Philadelphia Restaurants Remain Open
Neshoba - Philadelphia restaurants officially remain open for business. Certain chain restaurants are closed or modifying to drive-thru status and takeout service. Other local restaurants are open as full service entities. "Owners still have the option to remain open or close voluntarily. No closure... Read More.
Utility Disconnection Ban in Place for 60 days
Carthage - The Mississippi Public Service Commission recently handed down a decision to ban utility disconnections statewide for 60 days. Municipalities are now included as part of the plan due to ongoing coronavirus concerns and potential financial hardships. "Carthage utility customers will not lose... Read More.
Leake County Schools Grab & Go Free Meal Program Expands
Leake County - The Grab & Go meal program will be sponsored again this week by the Leake County School District. "Effective Monday, March 23rd, the LCSD will provide Grab & Go lunch as well as next day breakfast to additional locations," according to... Read More.
MDES Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
March 21, 2020 (MDES reports) The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that Mississippi workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19 will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits.MDES has modified its existing unemployment compensation rules to also allow workers... Read More.
Carthage Mayor Mary Ann Vivians Provides Update
From The Desk of
Mayor Mary Ann ViviansDear Citizens,
This is to advise you that we do have a Confirmed Active Case of COVID-19 in Leake County. The Emergency Management Advisory Board is working with myself, The Leake County Board of Supervisors and the Medical Community. ... Read More.
Breaking : Coronavirus Positive Cases Confirmed In Attala and Leake County
Regional : The Mississippi Department of Health is now reporting 1 Coronavirus positive case each in Attala and Leake county. Overall 140 people have tested positive in Mississippi as of this morning. The CDC and MSDH are continuing to closely monitor the outbreak of... Read More.
MEMA Urges Small Business Owners to Submit Covid-19 Impact Report
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is urging small business owners across the state to submit COVID-19 impact report forms. MEMA is gathering information about small businesses, so that Mississippi may request an Economic Injury Declaration from the Small Business Administration. "Please help us share these... Read More.
Neshoba General Coronavirus Day 2 Tele-Screening Updates
Neshoba - Neshoba General continued to tele screen additional people for Coronavirus on Thursday. 74 People overall had been tele screened by end of day. Only one person was tested on Thursday. The hospital and clinics have tested a combined total of 17. "We... Read More.
Breaking : City of Carthage Limits Gatherings and Events to 10 People
Carthage - The City of Carthage is prohibiting any gatherings of ten or more people. Mayor Mary Ann Vivians signed a proclamation on Thursday due to increased concern over the spread of Coronavirus. Events and gatherings listed in this order are recreational, social, or... Read More.
Breaking : All Mississippi Public Schools Closed Until April 17th
State - Public Schools will be closed until April 17th, according to Governor Tate Reeves. This includes all Public Schools throughout the state. Schools will continue to receive state money, and teachers will be compensated. The decision to close was reached in order to... Read More.
