Some Mississippi schools are mask-optional amid COVID rise

(AP) Even as COVID-19 cases are increased rapidly in Mississippi, some school districts are saying masks will be optional for students, teachers and staff. Among the districts taking that approach is the state’s largest one, DeSoto County School District. Superintendent Cory Uselton says parents will... Read More.
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Dangerous Heat Stress Continues

Dangerous heat stressors are in the forecast again today. It will be hot and humid. Temperatures will climb into the 90s, with heat index values exceeding 100 degrees. Residents are urged to stay hydrated and use caution when spending time outdoors according to the... Read More.
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Monday At The Neshoba County Fair

The Neshoba County Fair continues today. The invocation and official opening ceremonies are later this evening as well as the Miss Neshoba County Fair Pageant. Horse racing continues today starting at 2pm. The Clothes Line Art Contest is this morning starting at 9:30am. Exhibit... Read More.
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Dispute On Ruben Rd

1:26 am - Officers received a call on Ruben Road about a dispute. 12:12 pm - Officers got a call about a disturbance on Wiggins Loop Road.
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Matlock Park Football Registration Underway

Applications are still being accepted for Matlock Park Pee-Wee Football registration. According to Park Director Marcus Williams "the applications are for the 2021 fall season and the absolute deadline is August 6th due to the application process. Categories are rookies age 7-8, midgets age... Read More.
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Neshoba County Fair Movie Night Cancelled

The Neshoba County Fair organizers have just announced that "due to the muddy condition of the pavilion, the movie, “Grease” has been canceled. We appreciate the Neshoba County - Philadelphia Library for their efforts in trying to provide the Sunday night movie." The movie... Read More.
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The Heat Is Still On

The heat is still on as indices are expected to peak at up to 110 degrees today. This heat combined with humidity make for muggy conditions. Watch out for heat exhaustion if you remain active outside for long periods of time. The National weather... Read More.
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Disturbance On Highway 488

8:24 am - Officials responded to a disturbance on Highway 488. 11:13 am - Leake County officials got a call about a disturbance in Lincoln Park. 11:51 am - Officers got a call about some individuals stranded on Mars Hill Road. 6:19 pm - Officials responded to... Read More.
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You Can’t Eat These Donuts..

At 12:16 p.m. Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a disturbance at a convenience store on Highway 488 where a customer was doing donuts around the gas pumps. The subject left but returned at 2:08 p.m. and left again after it was... Read More.
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