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(AP) — New confirmed cases of coronavirus among students in Mississippi doubled in a week's time. That's according to data from the state department of health. The number of students who tested positive for coronavirus increased from around 580 to more than 1,000. Last... Read More.

The Carthage City Hall lobby is closed again. According to Mayor Vivians, the reason for the closing is a recent rise in Covid-19 cases. However, bill payments are still still being received in the drop box or online and offices remain open. For more... Read More.

The MASA Fund application deadline is December 1st. Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson said he is encouraging producers to continue to apply for Mississippi Agriculture Stabilization Act (“MASA”) Funds, which were first made available to producers on October 15, 2020.“We have... Read More.

(AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says the state should phase out its individual income tax to attract new residents. Reeves on Monday released his proposed state budget for the year that begins July 1. The Republican suggests that Mississippi erase the income tax... Read More.

Keep Walnut Grove Beautiful will hold its first official community litter pickup this Saturday. The event starts at 9am and participants are advised to gather at Town Hall to get safety vests, area maps, and trash bags. If you want to pick up litter... Read More.

Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2020. There are 41 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 20, 2000, lawyers for Al Gore and George W. Bush battled before the Florida Supreme Court over whether the presidential election... Read More.

Today is Thursday, Nov. 19, the 324th day of 2020. There are 42 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. On... Read More.

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 18, the 323rd day of 2020. There are 43 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 18, 1978, U.S. Rep. Leo J. Ryan, D-Calif., and four others were killed in Jonestown, Guyana, by members of the Peoples... Read More.