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MEMA Requests a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance – Counties in our Region Included
MEMA has announced that the State of Mississippi has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance following the February 11-19, 2021 Winter Storm. During this event, multiple rounds of wintry precipitation impacted that state resulting in dangerous road conditions, widespread power outages and... Read More.
ECCC Announces 2021-2022 Cheerleading Squad Including Members from Our Area
East Central Community College in Decatur recently announced members of the 2021-2022 Cheerleading Squad following tryouts.
Cheerleaders and their respective high schools include Billie Baucum, Kaleb Blackwell, Abby Gist, Sydney Miller, and Alex Weir all of Newton County; Alexxis Carter, Piper Fulton, and Natalie Verry,... Read More.
Free Tutoring Continues In Carthage
Free after school tutoring continues today in Carthage. Tutoring will be provided every Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm at the Lincoln Park Community House, according to Carthage City Clerk Penny Spears. Academic support is available for math, reading, writing, social studies and science. All students in... Read More.
Today is The Deadline to File 2021 Annual Reports for Businesses
Today is the deadline to file your annual business reports. All corporations and limited liability companies doing business in Mississippi are required to file an annual report. Annual reports must be filed online with the Secretary of State's Office no later than end of... Read More.
Reckless Driver Stop Leads to Possession of Controlled Substance, Paraphernalia, Suspended License Charges
A Philadelphia Police Officer on a transport to Winston County notified Neshoba County Deputies of a reckless driver travelling Highway 15 earlier today. Deputies intercepted the vehicle and executed a traffic stop on Highway 15N and the intersection of County Road 561 (North Pecan... Read More.
The Vaccination Report
1,477,880 vaccines have been administered in Mississippi with 1,778,125 distributed. 9236 people have been vaccinated from Attala, 9265 people from Leake, 9439 from Neshoba, and 8613 from Winston county. Vaccines have now been distributed in multiple venues around the state. Governor Reeves announced vaccination... Read More.
Undefeated Neshoba Central Lady Rockets Ranked #1 Nationally
The Neshoba Central ladies softball team is ranked number 1 nationally according to the USA Today High School Super 25 Poll. Moving up from the number 3 spot last week, the Lady Rockets are the only Mississippi ladies high school softball team currently ranked... Read More.
Brian Pace and Courtney Gill Named to the 2021 Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Community College Academic Team
East Central Community College sophomores Brian Pace of Collinsville and Courtney Gill of Carthage were named to the 2021 Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Community College Academic Team.
The All-Mississippi Community College Academic Team recognizes scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of students enrolled in the state’s... Read More.
2 City Employment Positions Available in Carthage
Two new city employment positions have become available in Carthage. The full time position of Carthage City Park Director is open. A list of qualifications is available at the City Clerk's Office. Applications will be received until May 31st or until the position is... Read More.
Mississippi Health Officer: Refrain from J&J Vaccine for Now
Mississippi’s top public health official says he's telling health care providers to refrain from using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine while federal agencies investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. Dr. Thomas Dobbs said Tuesday that health care providers should wait for “additional... Read More.
