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Mississippi Legislators Revise Work Habits to Avoid Virus
Mississippi legislators are changing some work habits, trying to avoid a repeat of last year’s coronavirus outbreak at the Capitol. The goal is to put more space between people. In normal times, it’s common for legislators, lobbyists and others to crowd into committee rooms.... Read More.
Tribal Princess Elisah Jimmie Cuts Ribbon at Mama ‘n’ Em Southern Table & Bar
Mama 'n' Em is open. The grand opening of the Southern Table & Bar took place on earlier today at Golden Moon Hotel and Casino. Tribal Princess Elisah Jimmie presided over the ribbon cutting along withTribal Chief Cyrus Ben, Crystal Ridge Tribal Council Representative... Read More.
Dixie National Open Livestock Registration Extended Due to High Volume
Dixie National registration has extended. Due to high volume of Open Show Registrations, MDAC is experiencing technical difficulties with the online registration system. The application deadline is now extended until January 29th to ensure proper registration. To register for Open Livestock Shows go to... Read More.
56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks-Off January 22
The 56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo gets underway Friday, January 22, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. The Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, the largest rodeo event east of the Mississippi River, brings in participants from all over the world and... Read More.
Free Covid-19 Testing at Leake Health Department Today, Appointment Mandatory
Free Covid-19 testing is available today at the Leake County Health Department. However, before getting tested you must first be screened by speaking with a UMMC clinician to determine your likelihood of COVID-19 infection or exposure. This can be done by calling 601-496-7200 or... Read More.
Breaking: Almost 10,000 Additional Second Dose Covid-19 Vaccines Available Now
Governor Reeves just released the following statement. "9,921 second dose appointments are open on Read More.
Important – Baptist Medical Clinic Leake Updates Appointment Contact for Vaccine Registration
Baptist Medical Clinic has an additional contact for vaccine registration. Call 601-267-1470 and press option 5 to make an appointment. If you are over 65 or have a preexisting health condition you can now register for the vaccine.
Hospital official said "Baptist is committed to... Read More.
The Vaccination Report
Vaccinations continue. 138,676 vaccines have been administered with 126,955 first round vaccinations and 11,721 second round vaccinations. 1040 people have been vaccinated from Attala, 796 people from Leake, 1241 from Neshoba and 1241 from Winston county.Governor Reeves office confirmed that an additional 20,000 new... Read More.
Trump Pardons Mississippian in Final Hours of Presidency
One of the people pardoned during Donald Trump’s final hours as president is a Mississippi physician who pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge in 2012. Dr. Robert S. Corkern led Batesville Hospital Management, which handled business operations for Tri-Lakes Medical Center in Batesville.... Read More.
Update – Kosciusko Man Wins $50,000 Powerball
Kosciusko has a Powerball winner. The $50,000 winning ticket was purchased at a gas station called Kangaroo Crossing #103 on Veterans Memorial Dr., Kosciusko.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) reported a completion of its December transfer of $9,828,078.61 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds... Read More.
