Author: Staff Report
Neshoba Completes First Day of Covid-19 Tele Screening
Neshoba - Neshoba General Hospital completed the first round of Covid-19 tele screening today. "47 people were screened and only 1 met criteria for testing. We have tested a total of 17 people in our medical facilities with NO positives in Neshoba County yet,"... Read More.
Leake County School District Serves Grab and Go Lunches
Leake - The Leake County School District will serve free Grab and Go lunches through Friday, March 20, 2020 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. All children 18 years of age and under are eligible and must be present to receive a lunch. Children... Read More.
Leake County Schools Closed Next Week March 23rd-27th
Leake County - Leake County Schools are closed again next week due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. "In agreement with The Leake County School District Board of Education, we believe that it is in the best interest of the district and our community to close... Read More.
Breaking: Mississippi Power Rates Decreasing!
Mississippi Power customers to see rate decreaseAP-MS--Utility Rate-Decrease
Mar 18, 2020 12:57PM (GMT 17:57)JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX-TV) — Rates are going down for Mississippi Power customers. WLOX-TV reports the Mississippi Public Service Commission voted Tuesday to lower rates for customers in the state, starting with their... Read More.
Breaking: Mississippi Employees Will Be Paid!
Mississippi employees off work to be paid amid pandemic
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi teachers and employees of city and county governments will be paid even if they are told to stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic. The state... Read More.
Legislators Working to Guarantee Pay for Local School Employees, and More
Regional - (According to AP) Mississippi State Legislators are focusing on plans to secure financial compensation for teachers and hourly employees. The goal is for every local governmental employee to be paid regardless of Coronavirus related attendance restrictions. Also, the Mississippi Board of Education... Read More.
Carthage City Venue Events are Postponed
Leake - The Coronavirus Crisis is necessitating additional Carthage City venue event postponements. Due to ongoing public health and safety concerns all confirmed events and activities at Lincoln Park, McMillan Park, The Scout Hut and The Carthage Coliseum are included. Rescheduling could begin as... Read More.
Neshoba County School District is Providing Free Meals
Neshoba - The Neshoba County School District is providing free meals for children. The Grab and Go breakfast and lunch program starts this Wednesday, March 18th, until further notice. "The service is available for ages 18 and under, including infants and toddlers. Children do... Read More.
Breaking News : Trump Wants Quick Checks Issued to Americans
Trump wants quick checks sent to public in virus response
By LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of... Read More.
Breaking News : Mississippi Casinos Closed
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi casinos are closed amid concerns about the coronavirus. State lawmakers could leave the Capitol for a few weeks. And, the state's top elected official is recommending that accountability standards be temporarily suspended for this academic year because schools are... Read More.
