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Today In History, August 19th
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 19, the 232nd day of 2020. There are 134 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On August 19, 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces landed at Benedict, Maryland, with the objective of capturing Washington D.C.
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Record Low Number Of Covid-19 Cases Reported Statewide
276 new Covid-19 cases have been reported in Mississippi. According to Governor Tate Reeves this is the lowest number of cases recorded on this day since May.541,254 people have been tested since March. 72,412 have tested positive and 56,577 have recovered.Leake has reported 813... Read More.
Warning: Neshoba Sheriff Clark Says “Lock Up Your Valuables”
Neshoba County Sheriff Clark says, "Warning: lock up your valuables.""I am advising residents to lock up their valuables to minimize the chance that they become a victim of crimes of opportunity like burglaries and theft. Recently Neshoba and neighboring counties have been targets for... Read More.
Proposed Effort Could Revive Mississippi’s Rebel Themed Flag
AP) — Some Mississippi residents are rebelling against the Legislature's decision to retire a Confederate-themed state flag. They are being encouraged by conservative legislators who fought the change. Organizers of a group called Let Mississippi Vote said Monday that they are starting an initiative... Read More.
71 Counties Now Reporting Covid-19 Cases In School Systems
71 Mississippi counties are reporting Covid-19 cases within school systems. According to Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, there are 245 teacher/staff members and 199 students who have tested positive. 589 teacher/staff members and 2035 students have been quarantined. Leake, Neshoba, Scott and... Read More.
Today In History, August 18th
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 18, the 231st day of 2020. There are 135 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing all American women's right to vote, was ratified as Tennessee became the 36th... Read More.
Neshoba – One Fatality In Single Car Accident
One single car accident fatality is confirmed. Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark said that Branden Brian Chadwick 20, of Neshoba County, died in an accident early Saturday morning at around 4a.m.. Mr. Chadwick was a passenger in a vehicle that was heading east at... Read More.
SNAP Benefits Can Now Be Used For Online Shopping
Snap benefits can now be used online. According to Mississippi Department of Human Services SNAP benefits can now be used to order groceries online They are currently accepting SNAP EBT card. The Groceries can be ordered and then received at curbside pickup. For more... Read More.
Leake Academy football returns Friday night to Cruisin’ 98.3
Boswell Media Sports' coverage of Leake Academy football will return this Friday night.This season, the Rebels will make the move over to Cruisin 98.3 (WKOZ-FM).Veteran broadcaster Melvin Wooten will return for his 18th year with Boswell Media Sports."With all that's going on, we're excited... Read More.
Mississippi flag could have Choctaw-inspired diamond shape
The new Mississippi flag could include a magnolia or stars or representations of rivers.Or it could reflect the state’s Native American heritage with a diamond shape that is important to the Choctaw community.A commission met Friday and selected the final nine design proposals.That will... Read More.
