Local Mayors On The Main Event This Morning
Mayor Jimmy Cockroft of Kosciusko, Mayor Mary Ann Vivians of Carthage, and Mayor James Young of Philadelphia visited with LOLLYDUDE this morning on The Main Event. Click the link to hear all 3 mayors!
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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.
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.
CEPA Lobbies Closed
At the request and recommendation of government and health agencies, CEPA has decided to close their lobbies until further notice. They are doing this to promote social distancing and maintain our top priority of health and safety to all of their employees and members.
For... Read More.
Ag Commissioner Gipson Provides Update on MDAC Functions
JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson provided an update on the functions of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) during this COVID-19 emergency.
Commissioner Gipson assures the public that essential functions of the department continue without disruption in order... 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.
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 decrease
AP-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.
Latest ECCC Update
East Central Community College (ECCC) continues to actively monitor information concerning the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) provided by the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH), Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, College officials are maintaining... 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.
