Leake County DYW 2021- Georgia Claire Rudolph

The Distinguished Young Woman of Leake County 2021 is Georgia Claire Rudolph. She is also recipient of the Scholastic and Talent Award. Emily Boyd is 1st alternate. Mabry Mayfield is 2nd alternate. Morgan Evans is 3rd alternate and recipient of the Fitness Award and... Read More.
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New Jobs Possibly Coming to Leake

New Jobs are possibly coming to Leake County. The Walnut Grove Prison Authority is in the process of accepting operational management proposals for the Walnut Grove Correctional Facility. Walnut Grove Mayor Brian Gomillion said "we are in a holding pattern right now. Proposals are... Read More.
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Child Support Payments Can Be Made!

Child support can still be paid! The Mississippi Department of Human Services is encouraging people to mail payments. While MDHS is still closed to the public in order to prevent spread of COVID-19, payments are still being received and processed. According to the MDHS,... Read More.
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New Covid Cases in Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Winston

The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 259 new COVID-19 cases statewide. Attala is reporting 62 cases overall including 4 LTC cases. Leake is reporting 118 cases overall with 1 death, Neshoba has 102 cases overall with 2 deaths and now reporting 1 LTC... Read More.
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“Square County Strong” Has Launched

"Square County Strong" has launched. This new facebook page has been initiated by The Main Street Chamber of Leake County. "The purpose of the page is to help local member businesses promote their establishments while keeping the public informed during these unprecedented times," according... Read More.
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LTC Facilities Report HUGE Spike

LTC facilities are reporting a huge covid spike. The MSDH reports 470 cases statewide, a marked increase from 79 cases the previous day.  According to the MSDH, long term care (LTC) facilities are considered high risk locations because their residents are older or in... Read More.
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New Covid Cases in Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Winston

The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 178 new COVID-19 cases statewide. Attala is reporting 51 cases overall including 4 LTC cases. Leake is reporting 108 cases overall with 1 death, Neshoba is reporting 91 cases overall with 2 deaths. Winston is reporting 36... Read More.
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The Hoops Are Down In Carthage

Basketball hoops and nets are down. The City of Carthage made the decision to remove them from courts. "Children were continuing to mingle in groups and play basketball, so we took them down," said Mayor Vivians of Carthage. "Parents, take care of your children.... Read More.
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From The Desk of Sen. Jenifer Branning

From The Desk of Jenifer Branning Please share this information. Thank you UPDATE ON UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS From Gov. Tate Reeves’ Press Conference April 21, 2020: **As of today, the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (federal unemployment) is now available and may be applied for at Read More.
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