Breaking News: Carthage Boil Water Alert LIFTED!
Carthage - Mayor Mary Ann Vivians has just released a public safety announcement regarding the Boil-Water alert. The Health Department has reported that the Boil-Water Alert is LIFTED.
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Neshoba County Coronavirus Testing Continues as First Positive Case is Confirmed
March 27th - Neshoba County is reporting it's first confirmed Coronavirus case. 36 people have tested negative. Additional results will be posted again at end of day, according to Annette Watkins, spokesperson for Neshoba County General. People are advised to continue practicing CDC health... Read More.
Mississippi Health Officials Seek People Closely Connected to Corona Positive Cases
AP) Mississippi health officials say they will try to find people who have been near those testing positive for the Coronavirus. Gov. Tate Reeves and the state health officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, announced the effort Thursday. They say the goal is to get people... Read More.
Breaking News: Neshoba General Hospital Confirms 1st Coronavirus Positive Case
Neshoba General Hospital has confirmed its first positive coronavirus (COVID-19) patient. The Mississippi State Department of Health notified the hospital this afternoon. The patient, a Neshoba County resident, was admitted to Neshoba General under isolation protocols and was subsequently transferred to another hospital.
Lee McCall,... Read More.
March 26th – New Cases of Coronavirus Reported in Attala and Leake County
State & Local -108 new cases of the Coronavirus are being reported this morning statewide. This brings the total number of cases to 7 in Attala County with 4 cases in Leake County, according to the Mississippi Department of Health website. No cases have... Read More.
MSDH Guidelines for Boil-Water Notice
Carthage - Carthage remains on a boil-water notice until further notice from Mayor Mary Ann Vivians. Meanwhile, the MSDH has a list of guidelines and precautions including how and when to boil water as well as overall effective hygienic practices. Below please find a... Read More.
Breaking: Boil Water Alert Issued in Carthage
Public Service Announcement
Mayor Mary Ann Vivians, Carthage
***ATTENTION***
Carthage Businesses and Residents that experience loss of water pressure Wednesday, March 25,2020 due to a water main break will be under a Boiled Water Notice until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
The Boil Water... Read More.
Neshoba County – Volunteers Needed to Make Face Masks for Corona Crisis
Volunteers are needed to sew face masks for Coronavirus crisis donations. Rick Luke, owner of Faye's Clothing and Accessories in Philadelphia is working alongside his mom to help. The have already made 600 donations. The store is closed for business but is being utilized... Read More.
Neshoba County Reports NO Coronavirus Cases
Neshoba County is reporting zero positive cases of Coronavirus. 23 people have tested negative. There are 23 additional people awaiting test results. 53 people have been tested and 131 people have been tele-screened overall, according to Annette Watkins, spokesperson for Neshoba County General. Testing... Read More.
Breaking News: Carthage Mayor and Aldermen Call Special Emergency Meeting
Carthage - A Resolution has been declared today by the Mayor and the Carthage Board of Aldermen. Decisions were made because of the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic. "Non-essential businesses" that do not provide daily basic necessities can have no more than ten people present at... Read More.
“Non-Essential Businesses” Versus “Essential Businesses” in Carthage Clarified
Carthage - The March 25th Resolution of the Mayor and Carthage Board of Alderman clarifies some of the differences between "non-essential" and "essential" businesses. According to the resolution, "non-essential" businesses are those businesses which do not provide daily basic necessities. Examples include barber shops,... Read More.
March 25th – Additional Coronavirus Case Reported In Attala, Leake and Winston
State & Local - 1 new case of Coronavirus has been reported in Attala County, 1 new case in Leake County, and 1 new case in Winston County, according to the Mississippi Department of Health website. No cases have been reported in Neshoba County.... Read More.
