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Seven additional Mississippi counties have been added to the mask mandate list. Governor Reeves announced today that the new counties under mandate are Hinds, Madison, Pontotoc, Tate, Winston, Itawamba and Montgomery.Benton, Carroll, Covington, DeSoto, Forrest, Harrison, Humphreys, Jackson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Leflore, Lee, Marshall, Rankin... Read More.

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 17, the 322nd day of 2020. There are 44 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 17, 1800, Congress held its first session in the partially completed U.S. Capitol building. On this date: In 1558, Elizabeth I acceded to... Read More.

A warning has been issued from the Mississippi  Secretary of State regarding misleading mailers. The Secretary of State Office is urging the business community, especially LLCs, to be cautious of a misleading mailer sent by a private entity called C.F.S. In the mailer, the... Read More.

Today is National Fast Food day. We have plenty of fast food restaurants to choose from in our region. And they go back a long way. According to Wikipedia, fast food restaurants date back to the early 1900's. White Castle first founded in Wichita,... Read More.

Today is Monday, Nov. 16, the 321st day of 2020. There are 45 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 16, 1933, the United States and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations.On this date: In 1776, British troops captured Fort Washington in... Read More.

Today is Sunday, Nov. 15, the 320th day of 2020. There are 46 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On Nov. 15, 1864, during the Civil War, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh (teh-KUM'-seh) Sherman began their “March to the Sea”... Read More.

The Christmas Open House in "Our Square County" is today. Leake County Main Street Chamber said the event is today from 1-5 pm. Callin Calves, Dirt Roads Pottery, East Main Ole Market, Flaunt, Leake Nutrition, Mercy Reigns, Merle Norman/The Perfect Gift, Proverbs Coffee/Home of... Read More.

Free Covid-19 testing is available in Attala County today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days.Testing hours are noon to 7 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.

Today is Saturday, Nov. 14, the 319th day of 2020. There are 47 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 14, 1970, a chartered Southern Airways DC-9 crashed while trying to land in West Virginia, killing all 75 people on board,... Read More.

Leroy Newman is still missing. And the Durant Police Department is asking for your help. Mr. Newman is a 60 year old black male who is approximately 5'9" inches tall, 170 pounds with black hair and eyes. He was last seen on Monday, November... Read More.