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The next Powerball drawing, valued at $640,000,000, is this weekend. And unfortunately as the lottery numbers climb so do the scams. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has provided some tips to help protect you. First of all, the Miss Lottery does not contact a winner,... Read More.

Leadership Neshoba has a new service project. This year’s group of high school juniors created a Blessing Box which is located at the Depot. According the Community Development Partnership, "students filled the Blessing Box with water, individual snacks, blankets, toiletries, and many more items.... Read More.

Vaccinations continue. However, If you don't have an appointment yet, you may have to wait. According to the Mississippi Department of Health all appointments are booked until February. 85,829 people from across the state have received their first vaccination. 390 people have been vaccinated... Read More.

The Mississippi National Guard is sending troops to Washington D. C. for the presidential inauguration. A National Guard press release says that troops will work to keep the event a “safe and secure environment” to allow for “a peaceful transition of authority." The Mississippi... Read More.

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) reminds players to stay aware and alert as they play Mississippi Lottery games. Fraud accounts and scammers never take a break, especially around the holidays and new year. “Fake lottery scams are fairly common,” said MLC President Tom Shaheen. “You... Read More.

Vaccinations continue. However, If you don't have an appointment yet, you may have to wait. According to the Mississippi Department of Health due to a surge of interest, all available appointments are booked until additional appointments become available in mid-February. 73,391 people from across... Read More.

The MDES will participate in the Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) program. The program provides an additional $100 per week in supplemental compensation to individuals receiving certain unemployment benefits who received at least $5,000 of net self-employment income in the most recent taxable year. This... Read More.